During The Game Awards, new studio Fuse Games revealed their debut title, Star Wars: Galactic Racer, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games and publisher Secret Mode. Star Wars: Galactic Racer is due out in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
Unlike the prequel-era podracing games of the past, Galactic Racer takes place after the fall of the Empire in the Outer Rim, where certain people with certain skills can score big in illegal races.
The game features a single-player campaign starring lone racer Shade and their dreams of glory, alongside a power-hungry rival. The racing game will also feature competitive multiplayer.
You won’t find any fancy Force powers here, just pure chaotic racing action. Formed in 2023, Fuse Games is made up of several former senior developers from Criterion Games, who carved out the racing game niche with the most excellent Burnout and Need for Speed series.
“For us, Star Wars has always represented the power of wonder – and racing is one of its most thrilling expressions,” said Matt Webster, CEO at Fuse Games. “With Star Wars: Galactic Racer, we wanted to reinvent what a racing game can be: adventurous, spectacular and exhilarating. We want every race to feel alive with dynamic risk-reward choices, and every victory to feel incredible.”
“From the beginning, Star Wars has drawn inspiration from racing culture, from podracing to high-speed chases across the galaxy,” said Douglas Reilly, VP and GM, Lucasfilm Games. “With Star Wars:Galactic Racer, the team at Fuse Games has captured that spirit and elevated it into a wholly new form of racing adventure. We can’t wait for fans to experience it.”
