'Now this is podracing!' Star Wars: Galactic Racer will officially launch in October as developer shares preorder details

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Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:08:54 +0000

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Fuse Games has announced the release date for Star Wars: Galactic Racer, alongside a new trailer and preorder details for a very pricey collector's edition.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Star Wars: Galactic Racer launches on October 6, 2026 Preorders for a Standard, Deluxe, and physical Collector's Edition are now live The Collector's Edition will cost $159.99 Fuse Games has announced the release date for Star Wars: Galactic Racer , alongside a new trailer and preorder details for a very pricey collector's edition.

Galactic Racer is now officially scheduled for an October 6, 2026, launch
for PS5 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , and PC, starting at $59.99 / 49.99 for the Standard Edition. Preorders for the racing game are now live, and there are three editions, including the Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, and a physical Collector's Edition. Article continues below You may like I didn't think I could be more excited for Star Wars Galactic Racer then its State of Play trailer confirmed the return of podracing Here's your world-first look
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For digital pre-orders, you can choose between the Standard and Deluxe Edition. Preordering any edition of Galactic Racer will reward players with a bonus Livery for their repulsorcraft, which can be used on landspeeders, speeder bikes, and skim speeders, and a bonus Player Banner.

The Deluxe Edition comes with more goodies at $79.99 / 64.99, including exclusive vehicles like the Kor Sarun: Darc X landspeeder, Kor Sarun: Ciza T speeder bike, and the Kor Sarun: Rac S skim speeder.

Three Arcade events designed specifically for the vehicles mentioned above will also be featured, along with a Livery Pack, Player Banner Pack, and a Digital Art Book.

Additional content in the Deluxe Edition will also be available for purchase as downloadable content (DLC) at launch in the Deluxe Upgrade. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Physical Deluxe and Standard Editions are only available for PS5, Xbox Series X, and Series S. Star Wars: Galactic Racer - Release Date Reveal and
Pre-Order Announcement | PS5 Games - YouTube Watch On There's also a gorgeous Collector's Edition with a $159.99 / 139.99 price tag. This edition includes all content from the Deluxe Edition, as well as a metal model of the Kor Sarun: Darc X landspeeder, Kestars Banner, racing pilot patches, a physical 80-page art book, and a steel case with a custom cardboard slipcover, all wrapped in a fancy Collectors Edition box.

Galactic Racer seems like the Star Wars racing game I've always wanted. Set in a post-Empire era, the game will feature tracks across several planets, including Tatooine, Ando Prime, Lantaana, Sentinel I, and Jakku, vehicle customization, and speeders of all kinds to master.

"In the Galactic League, youll face off against rival racing pilots who will do anything to win," Fuse Games teases. "Master the art of piloting landspeeders, speeder bikes, skim speeders, and podracers. Slam, shunt, and takedown your rivals across new and iconic locations in the Star Wars galaxy.

"No Force. No prophecy. Just skill, strategy, and the will to survive."
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