High-stakes racing across the Outer Rim

STAR WARS: Galactic Racer Wiki

Official key art of speeders and a pod racer charging side by side, with racers and planets behind them

Take the controls of speeders and podracers in the Galactic League. Follow Shade's story, develop your speeder build, and challenge rivals across six racing worlds.

  • Launched Oct 6, 2026
  • 4 Vehicle Classes
  • 6 Racing Worlds
  • Up to 12 Players in Speeder Races
  • Up to 8 Players in Podraces

What is STAR WARS: Galactic Racer?

STAR WARS: Galactic Racer is a racing adventure from Fuse Games, published by Secret Mode in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games. Set after the Empire's fall, it puts you in the Galactic League, an underground competition across the Outer Rim.

The solo campaign combines Shade's story with racing runs and vehicle upgrades. Landspeeders, speeder bikes, and skim speeders offer different handling and build choices, while podracers bring a separate high-speed challenge.

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  • Developer
    Fuse Games
  • Publisher
    Secret Mode
  • Platforms
    PC / PlayStation 5 / Xbox Series X|S
  • Genre
    Racing Adventure
  • Release Date
    October 6, 2026
  • Vehicle Classes
    4
  • Racing Worlds
    6
  • Platforms
    PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
  • Genres
    Racing Adventure
  • Players
    Max. 12
  • Modes
    Single player, Multiplayer
  • Release date
    2026-10-06

STAR WARS: Galactic Racer Wiki Hub

Eight field guides to STAR WARS: Galactic Racer — from your first Campaign run to online races and PC setup.

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STAR WARS: Galactic Racer Beginner Guide

Get started with the solo Campaign, the Paddock, and Arcade practice. Learn how event choices and vehicle parts shape your first racing runs.

  1. Start the solo Campaign

    Begin the solo Campaign as Shade, a racer challenging Kestar Bool in the Galactic League.

  2. Fit parts in the Paddock

    Visit Hibi in the Paddock to fit parts earned during runs or purchased from her workshop.

  3. Choose your next event

    Choose your next Campaign event from branching routes with different challenges and unlocks.

  4. Practice in Arcade

    Practice in Arcade events; connected leaderboards compare your best times with friends rather than a public ranking.

STAR WARS: Galactic Racer Vehicles and Classes

Compare the four vehicle classes before choosing your racing style. Explore their handling differences, signature mechanics, and the demands of podracing.

  • Landspeeders

    Resilient speeders with a Drift mechanic for cornering.

  • Speeder Bikes

    Agile speeders with the class-specific Kinetic Burst mechanic.

  • Skim Speeders

    Momentum-focused speeders that use Knife Edge for sharp corners and narrow gaps.

  • Podracers

    Extremely fast racing machines that sacrifice resilience and leave little room for mistakes.

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STAR WARS: Galactic Racer Multiplayer and Crossplay

Find the right online mode and check how crossplay, matchmaking, and parties work. Compare speeder and podracer race sizes before joining friends.

  • Crossplay

    PC and console crossplay is enabled by default and can be switched off.

  • Speeder Races

    Quick Race and Multiplayer Tour support up to 12 players, with AI filling empty places.

  • Podracer Races

    Quick Podrace and Podracer Tour support up to 8 players, with AI filling empty places.

  • Party Size

    As of October 6, 2026, parties support 3 players. An increase to 6 is planned for an update within the first few weeks after launch.

  • Split-Screen

    Split-screen multiplayer is not supported.

STAR WARS: Galactic Racer Boost and Drifting Guide

Understand the difference between rechargeable Afterburner boosts and the riskier Ramjet. Match your cornering technique to your speeder class while managing overheating.

  1. Boost with the Afterburner

    Use Afterburner for a short speed boost; it recharges during the race.

  2. Manage Ramjet heat

    Manage heat when using Ramjet, whose stronger boost carries an overheating risk.

  3. Learn your class mechanic

    Learn your class mechanic: Drift for landspeeders, Kinetic Burst for speeder bikes, and Knife Edge for skim speeders.

  4. Hold momentum through corners

    Maintain momentum with a skim speeder and use Knife Edge to negotiate sharp corners.

STAR WARS: Galactic Racer Customization and Upgrades

Build your speeder around your preferred handling and boost strategy. Learn where parts come from, which systems can be upgraded, and which vehicles allow customization.

  • Hibi's Workshop

    Hibi fits parts in the Paddock, including components earned through runs or bought from her.

  • Parts and Abilities

    Vehicle parts provide stat improvements and abilities that support different racing styles.

  • Race Upgrades

    Between races, upgrades can improve Afterburner, Battery, Cornering, Ramjet, and class-specific mechanics.

  • Customization Limits

    Customize your speeders; podracers are not customizable.

STAR WARS: Galactic Racer Campaign Guide

Follow Shade's campaign against Galactic League champion Kestar Bool. Understand branching tours, failed runs, and the unlocks that can carry into another attempt.

  • Shade and Kestar

    Shade enters the Galactic League with a personal grudge against the Bool family and aims to dethrone Kestar.

  • Branching Tours

    Choose between events as you advance, with different challenges and unlocks along the way.

  • Tour Failure

    Repeated crashes can end a tour, requiring a fresh attempt with a rebuilt racing approach.

  • Persistent Unlocks

    Some earned perks and unlocks carry over into later runs.

STAR WARS: Galactic Racer Planets and Tracks

Explore the six racing worlds and their distinctive environments. Study icy routes, wreckage-filled circuits, and toxic terrain before your next run.

  • Derven Acos

    A racing world whose arena appears in the official story trailer.

  • Ando Prime

    A frozen racing destination with treacherous ice.

  • Tatooine

    Features the iconic podracing circuit seen in The Phantom Menace.

  • Lantaana

    Racing routes feature rivers and caves.

  • Sentinel I

    A toxic landscape with acid rivers and fumes that interfere with vehicle engines.

  • Jakku

    Race through wreckage in the Graveyard of Giants.

STAR WARS: Galactic Racer PC System Requirements

Check the official minimum PC requirements before installing. Review supported hardware, SSD storage, and the internet connection needed for first-launch authentication.

STAR WARS: Galactic Racer PC System Requirements
ComponentMinimum
Operating System

Minimum: Windows 10.

Processor

Minimum: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600.

Memory

Minimum: 12 GB RAM.

Graphics

Minimum: Nvidia RTX 2060, Intel Arc A580, or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6GB.

Storage

50 GB available space; an SSD is required.

First Launch

The PC version requires an internet connection for authentication when first launched.

STAR WARS: Galactic Racer FAQ

Common questions about STAR WARS: Galactic Racer, answered for new pilots and PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S players.

When did STAR WARS: Galactic Racer launch, and which platforms is it on?

It launched on October 6, 2026, for PC through Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Does STAR WARS: Galactic Racer support crossplay?

Yes. PC and console players can race together online. Crossplay is enabled by default and can be turned off.

How many players can race online in STAR WARS: Galactic Racer?

Speeder races support up to 12 players; podracer races support up to 8.

How many friends can join a party in STAR WARS: Galactic Racer?

At launch on October 6, 2026, parties support up to 3 players. An increase to 6 is planned for an update in the first few weeks after launch; it is not available yet.

Can you play STAR WARS: Galactic Racer offline?

The campaign, Arcade events, and Scenarios work offline. PC players need internet access for first-launch authentication. Multiplayer, connected leaderboards, and updates also require an internet connection.

Does STAR WARS: Galactic Racer have split-screen multiplayer?

No. Split-screen multiplayer is not supported.

Can you customize podracers in STAR WARS: Galactic Racer?

No. Podracers cannot be customized. Custom builds apply to landspeeders, speeder bikes, and skim speeders.

What is the single-player campaign in STAR WARS: Galactic Racer?

You play as Shade in a story-driven Galactic League campaign. Racing runs involve branching routes, rewards, and vehicle upgrades as you challenge rival Kestar Bool.

What are the minimum PC requirements for STAR WARS: Galactic Racer?

The published minimum is Windows 10, an Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600, 12 GB RAM, and an Nvidia RTX 2060, Intel Arc A580, or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6GB. An SSD with 50 GB of free space is required.

Ready to Master STAR WARS: Galactic Racer?

Find your first vehicle, understand campaign runs, and prepare for your next race. Start with the beginner guide and explore the mechanics that match your driving style.