by Update []: We've now got a date for this one! Star Wars Galactic Racer officially launches for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S (along with other non-Xbox platforms) on October 6th, 2026.
Pre-orders have officially begun on the Xbox Store as well, with Standard and Deluxe versions available. The Standard Edition is £49.99 / $59.99, while the Deluxe Edition is £64.99 / $79.99.
You can check out more details about these versions in the quote below, and there's also a special Collector’s Edition if you're interested. The brand-new trailer for the game is also at the top of the article (we've removed the old one).
All pre-orders of Star Wars: Galactic Racer will include a free bonus livery which can be used with your landspeeders, speeder bikes, or skim speeders, with a unique color for the livery depending on your pre-order platform. Additionally, all pre-orders will come with a free Player Banner background for use in multiplayer modes.
The Deluxe Edition of Star Wars: Galactic Racer comes with three bonus vehicles – the Kor Sarun: Darc X landspeeder, Kor Sarun: Ciza T speeder bike, and Kor Sarun: Rak S skim speeder – alongside three deluxe Arcade events designed to test your skills with these powerful repulsorcraft, as well as the Deluxe Livery Pack with unique designs for all of your vehicles. In addition, pilots will have access to the Deluxe Player Banner Pack, with a new Insignia and Background for you to show your style in multiplayer modes, and a Digital Art Book containing never-before-seen artwork of the characters, locations, and vehicles of Star Wars: Galactic Racer. The Deluxe Edition is available at an SRP of $79.99/£64.99/€79.99. A Deluxe Edition Upgrade will be made available at launch.
Original Story: In addition to the Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic announcement that kicked off The Game Awards 2025, it was later revealed that Star Wars Galactic Racer is coming to Xbox Series X and S in 2026, and we reckon it's gonna be great!
This is the third podracing-style game after the original Star Wars Episode 1: Racer and the PS2's Star Wars Racer Revenge, with Galactic Racer being developed by the team at Fuse Games - a studio that's made up of developers that have worked on the likes of Burnout and Need for Speed.
Bring it on, then! We'll leave you with more details below, and the reveal trailer is above.
You can also check out a lengthy interview about the game on the official Star Wars website.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer introduces players to The Galactic League, an unsanctioned racing circuit born in the lawless Outer Rim, where the galaxy’s best pilots battle in dangerous races where only the bold survive. Slam, shunt, and takedown rivals as you pilot different classes of repulsorcraft each with distinct physics and playstyles. Speed across new and iconic Star Wars planets, where branching routes and varied environments ensure no two races play the same.
At the heart of it all is Shade, a lone racer with a dream of glory and revenge. But standing in Shade’s way is Kestar, a ruthless rival who has his own power-hungry plans for the League. Ride solo through a story-driven campaign, where Shade must forge alliances, outpace rivals, and survive long enough to become an elite racing pilot. Or battle for supremacy in competitive multiplayer, braving strategic PvP grudge matches where reputation rides with you. Customize your build, unlock new abilities on every run, and master brutal takedowns. No Force. No prophecy. Just skill, strategy, and the will to rise.