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On Steam, 86% of 7,065 player reviews are positive (Very Positive). 3,789 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 8,475 in the last 30 days. It is Verified on Steam Deck. It was nominated for 1 award.
STAR WARS: Galactic Racer is a runs-based, high-stakes reinvention of racing born in the lawless Outer Rim. With the Empire gone and the galaxy rebuilding, The Galactic League is created: an underground, unsanctioned circuit where syndicates bankroll chaos and champions are forged.
What is happening now
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a racing title launching October 6, 2026, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The game splits into speeder and pod racing disciplines, with both single-player roguelike and competitive multiplayer modes. Fuse Games' debut emphasizes arcade sensibilities and vehicle customization designed to reward careful play. Recent coverage has focused on multiplayer's staying power through structured tours and the studio's design philosophy. Developers have stressed authenticity in character inclusion - notably Anakin Skywalker won't appear at launch pending timeline accuracy - while embracing deeper Star Wars lore beyond mainstream appeal. The game distinguishes itself by forgoing a season pass, instead committing to post-launch content without modern live-service trappings. Crash physics have drawn comparisons to Burnout, with custom builds that encourage risk management over recklessness. Leadership from veteran Criterion staff brings decades of arcade racing pedigree to the project.
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Awards
0 won, 1 more nominationGolden Joystick Awards 2026
Media
Releases
Platform
Date
October 6, 2026
October 6, 2026
October 6, 2026
Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.
PC and Steam Deck
Steam store pageSteam Deck: Verified works great out of the box
Minimum
Recommended
OS
Windows 10
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Processor
Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Intel Core i7-10700 / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
Memory
12 GB RAM
16 GB RAM
Graphics
Nvidia RTX 2060 / Intel Arc A580 / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6GB
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti / Intel Arc B580 / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
Storage
50 GB available space
50 GB available space
Additional Notes
SSD Required
SSD Required
Requirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Nov 1, 2026.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer player count
concurrent players on Steam3,789playing now9m ago
3,789peak today
8,47530-day peak
8,475highest we have seenOct 25, 2026
Oct 23daily peak, last 12 daystoday
Players counted on Steam every one to six hours; the daily peak is the highest count of the day.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer achievements
49 achievements on SteamRarest
Racing Master Win the Galactic Gauntlet with each Racer Style.
0.1%
United by a Beautiful Dream Win the Galactic Gauntlet with each Favor.
0.1%
Best of the Best Beat every Racer in a Rivalry Head-to-Head.
0.2%
Maybe We Can All Be Friends Someday! Gain all Favors.
0.3%
Big Mystery Racer Beat 50 Gold times in Arcade.
0.4%
Pride of Gathleon Achieve an Excellent Tour rating from each Backer.
1%
All 49 achievements by how many players unlocked them
Speed and Violence With the Tech Expert Racer Style, hit 5 racers with Ion Bolt within a Standard or Eliminator race.
1.1%
Racer of Legend
1.1%
The Most Dangerous Racing in the Galaxy Remain Overcharged for 40 s continuously.
2%
I Can Fly Anything Win the Galactic Gauntlet with each speeder type.
2.3%
Might as Well Buy a New Speeder Buy every available Part at Hibi's Shop within a single visit.
3.6%
Hunk of Junk Place 1st in an event with at least 4 Faulty Parts installed.
5%
Treasures, Treasures! Buy every available Part at the Scrap Dealer within a single visit.
6%
Hail to the Winner, Sebulba
7.3%
Very Fast, Very Dangerous Use Afterburner for 60 s continuously.
9.1%
Raging Rancor With the Brawler Racer Style, take down 5 racers within a Standard or Eliminator race.
10.5%
Speed is Dangerous, Embrace it Anyway Gain Surge for 60 s continuously.
11.5%
Skill, Strategy, and the Will to Rise Unlock all Racer Styles.
12.6%
The Fastest Ever Built Have 4 Legendary Parts installed simultaneously.
12.9%
Friendly Exhibition Race Beat any Gold time in Arcade.
13.7%
Many Special Treasures Use every Ability.
14.2%
Racing Glory Complete a Scenario.
20%
Four Arms Would Be Useful Equip 4 Abilities simultaneously.
20.2%
Shade! Shade! Shade!
21.3%
That's How You Win Championships Place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in 6 Eliminator Races within a single Campaign tour.
21.5%
Poodoo Racer Have a Backer rate you as Poor.
28.9%
Gathii vs. Bool Win a Sidebet against Kestar Bool.
31.4%
Start Your Engines! Successfully complete 4 Pre-Race Checks.
31.5%
The Real Soul of Racing Increase 2 Upgrades to maximum level within a single tour.
33.8%
First Time, Big Time Win your first Rivalry Head-to-Head.
37.8%
One Hell of a Thrill With the Redliner Racer Style, stay above 550 km/h for 5 s within a Standard or Eliminator race.
38.2%
Disqualified!
39.5%
Clean Sweep Place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in all events within a single Campaign tour.
44.2%
I'll Take That Bet Win 10 Sidebets.
45.1%
Beginner's Luck Win a Sidebet against your current Rival.
45.4%
Record-Setting Pit Droid Team Upgrade an Ability to its maximum level.
46.7%
Star Racer Have a Backer rate you as Excellent.
48.3%
A Few Good Folks Equip 3 Favors simultaneously.
49.6%
Now This is Podracing!
52.2%
Hibi's Speedies Exceed 650 km/h in any Speeder.
58.5%
Punch it, Shade! Use Ramjet for 60 s continuously.
61.1%
Qualified!
61.2%
That's Got to Hurt! Wreck out of an event.
69.6%
Getting Started Select a Racer Style.
70%
Let's Build a Real Racer Customize a vehicle.
71.9%
Inspired by Animals
74.8%
Risk, Reward Place 1st in an event against other racers without crashing.
83.1%
Risk, No Reward Blow up by overheating your Ramjet.
84.3%
Impeding!
92.3%
Share of Steam players who unlocked each achievement.
In the news
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