STAR WARS: Galactic Racer

The premise

The game is set just after the fall of the Empire, in the Outer Rim. An underground circuit, the Galactic League, bankrolled by syndicates, runs races where anything goes. You play Shade, a lone racer seeking revenge on circuit star Kestar Boole (Steam, VGC).

A roguelite campaign

The campaign is run-based. Each racing series starts with a league entry token: miss a race objective and the token is lost, sending you back to the start of the series. Between events you pick your next race on a branching map and upgrade your vehicle with abilities, stat boosts or new parts. Sponsors change how you earn credits, for instance by rewarding time spent in first place (VGC, Eurogamer).

Jeuxvideo.com puts the campaign at around 10 hours and praises the replay value of this progression. Shacknews, however, says the roguelite structure "takes some getting used to" and that some upgrades feel superfluous; TheSixthAxis notes the structure is repetitive by nature.

Vehicles and handling

There are three classes of repulsorcraft: the landspeeder, the speeder bike and the skim speeder, a new addition to Star Wars canon. Each can be heavily customised, from body to livery. Episode I podracers are also included, with racers such as Sebulba and Ben Quadinaros; VGC describes them as much harder to master. Burnout-style takedowns can send rivals into the scenery, but respawns are limited, which matters in elimination events (VGC).

Speed is the most praised aspect: Shacknews cites an "intense sense of speed and danger", Jeuxvideo.com "exceptional sensations". Shacknews also notes it is sometimes hard to see what is in front of you.

Modes, tech and languages

The Xbox Store lists single-player and 2-12 player online multiplayer, Xbox cross-platform play, 4K, HDR10 and 60 fps; online play on console requires the platform subscription (Game Pass Essential or higher on Xbox, per the store). There is no local split-screen. On PS5 and PS5 Pro, Jeuxvideo.com reported a stable 4K at 60 fps. Text is available in French and other languages, but voice-over is English only (Steam, Jeuxvideo.com).

What the press says

On PS5, Eurogamer gives it 5/5, TheSixthAxis and Shacknews 9/10, and Jeuxvideo.com 18/20. Reviews praise its speed, its sound and visual take on the universe and its inventive campaign. Reservations cover repetitive tracks (six planets according to Jeuxvideo.com), the demanding roguelite structure and the lack of French voice-over.

Editions and prices

The standard edition is listed at €59.99 on Steam, the PlayStation Store and the Xbox Store (checked on 10 November 2026). The Deluxe Edition adds three Kor Sarun vehicles, exclusive colours, three Arcade events, a banner and a digital artbook (€79.99 on the PlayStation Store, €77.99 on the Xbox Store). It is rated PEGI 12 and includes in-game purchases.

Who is it for?

It is aimed first at fans of fast arcade racing and of Star Wars Episode I: Racer. Players looking for local couch multiplayer, or for progression without the risk of restarting a series, should factor that in.