A new Star Wars: Galactic Racer trailer was unveiled during Summer Game Fest, showcasing the return of podracing along with a new location and story details.
While it was briefly teased in the last gameplay trailer, podracing is at the centre of the latest showcase. Based on the high-speed sport seen in Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, these chariot-esque craft were a staple of the previous Star Wars Racer games.
Alongside podracers, Galactic Racer introduces a variety of vehicle classes from the Star Wars universe, from speeder bikes to landspeeders.
An older Sebulba, the villainous dug creature who was Anakin Skywalker’s arch rival in The Phantom Menace, is seen piloting his iconic orange podracer from the film.
We also get a first look at podracing in other locations beyond the Mos Espa Circuit seen in the last gameplay trailer, including the returning Ando Prime snow planet from the original Episode 1: Racer.
Developer Fuse Games is made up of former Criterion developers who worked on the Burnout games, and its influence can be seen in Galactic Racer’s aggressive, combat-focused racing with Burnout-style takedowns.
The trailer also introduces Derven Acos, a custom-built arena designed specifically for the underground Galactic Racing League founded by racing enthusiast Darius Pax.
Taking place after the events of Return of the Jedi, Galactic Racer’s original story is the main focus of the trailer. You play as Shade, a new entrant recruited by Pax to take down the reigning champion, Kestar Bool.
The campaign features roguelike elements, too. You must choose between different events and can be eliminated from the tour if you wreck your vehicle too many times, with perks and unlocks carrying over to repeated runs.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer launches on 6th October for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC in Standard and Deluxe Editions, both physically and digitally. It marks the first Star Wars racing game since 2022’s
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