High-stakes racing across the Outer Rim
STAR WARS: Galactic Racer Wiki

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
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Start Here
- 1
Beginner Guide
Learn the controls, compare racing modes, and choose a vehicle for your first events.
- 2
Campaign Tours
Understand branching race routes, event rewards, and the choices that shape each campaign run.
- 3
Speeder Builds
Compare landspeeders, speeder bikes, and skim speeders. Learn how parts and abilities support your driving style.
- 4
Boost and Cornering
Get to grips with Afterburner and Ramjet, then explore Drift, Kinetic Burst, and Knife Edge.
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.
Explore the wiki
Buying
Compare every edition and price before you buy, from the Standard version to the Collector’s Edition.
Guides
Learn the controls, master boosts and cornering, and understand every race mode at your own pace.
Vehicles
Compare landspeeders, speeder bikes, skim speeders, and podracers before choosing your ride.
Multiplayer
Get online faster: crossplay settings, race sizes, party limits, and how Multiplayer Tour works.
Completion
Plan a full completion: every achievement, gold-medal time trials, and realistic playtime expectations.
Technical
Check whether your setup can run the game and how to tune performance on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
World
Tour the six racing worlds and meet the racers of the Galactic League, including Shade and Kestar Bool.
Community
Find the community spaces where players share setups, race clips, and advice.
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.
Start the solo Campaign
Begin the solo Campaign as Shade, a racer challenging Kestar Bool in the Galactic League.
Fit parts in the Paddock
Visit Hibi in the Paddock to fit parts earned during runs or purchased from her workshop.
Choose your next event
Choose your next Campaign event from branching routes with different challenges and unlocks.
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.
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.
Boost with the Afterburner
Use Afterburner for a short speed boost; it recharges during the race.
Manage Ramjet heat
Manage heat when using Ramjet, whose stronger boost carries an overheating risk.
Learn your class mechanic
Learn your class mechanic: Drift for landspeeders, Kinetic Burst for speeder bikes, and Knife Edge for skim speeders.
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.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| 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.






