Star Wars: Galactic Racer Launch Guide: Price, Editions, PC Specs, Multiplayer and Modes

Star Wars: Galactic Racer launched on October 6, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store. The run-based racing game from Fuse Games and Secret Mode mixes a story campaign, vehicle-building, repeatable runs and competitive online racing for up to 12 players.

The Standard Edition is $59.99 on Steam, while the Deluxe Edition is $79.99. PC players need 50 GB of available SSD space, and the game supports cross-platform multiplayer. Below is a launch guide covering editions, platforms, PC requirements, modes, progression and the biggest questions for anyone deciding whether to buy.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer at a glance

The release date and platforms are confirmed by StarWars.com, while pricing, PC specifications and feature support can be checked on the Steam store page.

Is Star Wars: Galactic Racer out now?

Yes. The game released on October 6, 2026. StarWars.com describes it as a worldwide launch across PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

The PlayStation Store listed a 09:00 UTC release timestamp for the PS5 version. Storefront countdowns can differ in how they display local time, so players should treat the active store page for their platform as the final source for exact regional availability.

What kind of game is Galactic Racer?

Galactic Racer is not a simple arcade-racing championship with a fixed sequence of tracks. Fuse describes it as a runs-based racing adventure where failure, vehicle builds and persistent progression shape each attempt.

You play as Shade, a racer entering the Galactic League after the fall of the Empire. The League is an underground racing circuit backed by syndicates, with reputation, money and survival tied to performance.

The game includes landspeeders, speeder bikes, skim speeders and podracers. Different vehicle classes have distinct handling and physics, so the choice of craft changes more than appearance.

How the runs-based campaign works

The campaign uses a loop closer to a roguelite structure than a traditional linear racer. You choose events, build your vehicle, earn parts and try to push deeper into a tour. If you wreck out, the run can end.

Fuse says failure is intentional rather than simply a restart screen. Some progression and unlocks feed future attempts, encouraging players to experiment with different combinations.

Vehicle stats and temporary run progression

During a run, players improve vehicle statistics such as cornering, resilience and boost-related characteristics. Those temporary upgrades allow a run to develop a specific identity.

Parts and build synergy

Vehicles can equip parts with different rarity and effects. Fuse says parts can interact in many combinations, with some developing faults that change how a build behaves. This makes vehicle-building a major part of the strategy rather than a cosmetic menu between races.

Campaign story and characters

StarWars.com says Shade enters the Galactic League with a grudge against the Bool family and wants to unseat champion Kestar Bool. Shade is supported by Hibi, an Ardennian mechanic, and can interact with legendary racer Sebulba.

Paddock areas act as breathing space between races. Players can talk to characters, buy or equip parts and prepare for the next event. That structure gives the game more narrative context than a menu-only racing career.

Game modes

Official material identifies several modes:

• Campaign: a story-driven, run-based solo mode with choices, progression and repeat attempts.
• Scenario: structured challenges built around specific racing situations.
• Arcade: curated events using different vehicles and familiar locations.
• Online PvP: competitive multiplayer races where reputation and vehicle choices matter.

The mix is important because players who do not enjoy roguelite-style campaign repetition can still have alternatives through arcade and multiplayer content.

How many players does multiplayer support?

The PlayStation listing supports up to 12 online players with PS Plus, while Xbox lists online multiplayer functionality. Steam also lists online PvP and cross-platform multiplayer.

Console online play may require the platform’s relevant multiplayer subscription. PC players should check the requirements of the storefront they use.

Does Galactic Racer support cross-play?

Steam lists cross-platform multiplayer. That is especially valuable for a racing game because it helps keep matchmaking pools larger across PC and console communities.

Cross-play support does not guarantee identical account progression between every storefront, so players who intend to switch platforms should verify cross-progression separately.

Standard vs Deluxe Edition

The Deluxe Edition includes three Kor Sarun vehicles: the Ciza T speeder bike, Darc X landspeeder and Rak S skim speeder. It also includes a Naboo N-1-inspired livery, three Arcade events, a Deluxe player banner and digital art book.

Is Deluxe worth it?

The $20 gap is easiest to justify if you value the extra vehicles and Arcade content. There is no general advantage in buying Deluxe purely to start earlier now that the game is already released.

Players who care mainly about the core campaign and multiplayer can start with Standard and check whether a Deluxe Upgrade is available later on their platform.

PC minimum requirements

Steam lists the following minimum PC specifications:

• OS: Windows 10.
• CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600.
• Memory: 12 GB RAM.
• GPU: Nvidia RTX 2060, Intel Arc A580 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6 GB.
• Storage: 50 GB available space.
• Drive: SSD required.

PC recommended requirements

Steam lists:

• CPU: Intel Core i7-10700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X.
• Memory: 16 GB RAM.
• GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, Intel Arc B580 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT.
• Storage: 50 GB available space.
• Drive: SSD required.

Players near the minimum target should close unnecessary background applications and update graphics drivers before troubleshooting performance. An SSD is not merely recommended in the listed requirements; Steam marks it as required.

Does the PC version use Denuvo?

Steam lists Denuvo Anti-Tamper as third-party DRM and notes a machine activation limit. PC buyers who have strong preferences about DRM should review the current Steam disclosure before purchasing because those details can change over a game’s lifetime.

What vehicles can you drive?

Galactic Racer includes four broad repulsorcraft styles in official material:

• Landspeeders.
• Speeder bikes.
• Skim speeders.
• Podracers.

Each class is intended to feel physically different. Fuse’s launch material emphasizes vehicle mass, crashes and the consequences of contact, so switching class is more than changing a skin.

Why crashes matter

Fuse built the campaign around the idea that failure should create stories. A crash can end a run, cost progress inside that tour and force a new attempt, but it also feeds the larger progression loop.

The developers say crash sequences are generated dynamically rather than relying entirely on a small set of canned animations. Different vehicle classes break apart and react differently based on their size and construction.

Is this a podracing remake?

No. Podracers are included, and official material references familiar Star Wars racing history, but Galactic Racer is a new game with its own protagonist, league and progression structure.

Players can encounter recognizable figures such as Sebulba and race in familiar settings, yet the campaign centers on Shade and the Galactic League rather than retelling Episode I.

What early Steam reviews look like

Steam showed a Mostly Positive early user-review rating on launch day when this guide was prepared. Early launch ratings can move sharply as more buyers play, so readers should treat that percentage as a snapshot rather than a final verdict.

For a purchase decision, look beyond the aggregate score and pay attention to recurring comments about performance, controls, campaign repetition and multiplayer stability.

Is Galactic Racer on Game Pass or PS Plus?

The game is sold through the Xbox and PlayStation storefronts, and its console online multiplayer can require the relevant platform subscription. A paid online requirement is not the same thing as the base game being included in a subscription catalog.

If subscription inclusion is the deciding factor for you, check the current Game Pass or PlayStation Plus catalog directly before buying, because catalog status can change after launch.

What should new players do first?

1. Try more than one vehicle class. Handling differences can change which build style feels natural.
2. Learn the run economy before chasing perfect wins. Failure is part of progression.
3. Read part effects carefully. Build synergy can matter more than raw rarity.
4. Use Arcade to learn tracks. It can be a lower-pressure way to understand lines and vehicle behavior.
5. Check multiplayer settings. Confirm cross-play and online account requirements before forming a group.

Frequently asked questions

When did Star Wars: Galactic Racer release?

October 6, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

How much does it cost?

Steam lists the Standard Edition at $59.99 and the Deluxe Edition at $79.99.

How much storage does the PC version need?

Steam lists 50 GB of available space and requires an SSD.

Does it have multiplayer?

Yes. The game supports online PvP and cross-platform multiplayer, with console listings supporting up to 12 online players.

Is there a single-player campaign?

Yes. The campaign follows Shade through a runs-based Galactic League structure with story, vehicle builds and persistent progression.

Can you drive podracers?

Yes. Podracers are one of several vehicle classes alongside landspeeders, speeder bikes and skim speeders.

Who develops Galactic Racer?

Fuse Games developed the title, and Secret Mode publishes it in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games.

Bottom line

Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a more experimental racing game than its familiar universe might suggest. The campaign treats crashes and failed tours as part of progression, while vehicle classes, parts and run-based builds add strategy beyond track memorization. At launch, the practical facts are straightforward: October 6 release, $59.99 Standard price on Steam, 50 GB SSD requirement on PC, and cross-platform multiplayer support.

For more current launch guides, see AVARIXO Gaming and our Gears of War: E-Day launch guide.