Star Wars Galactic Racer is headed to Xbox Series X and S in October 2026, with pre-orders now open according to Pure Xbox. The game was unveiled at The Game Awards 2025, appearing alongside the previously announced Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic reveal that opened the show.
Galactic Racer is being developed by Fuse Games and is positioning itself as a high-stakes reinvention of the racing genre within the Star Wars universe. It marks only the third podracing-style game in franchise history, following the beloved Star Wars Episode 1: Racer from 1999 and its PS2 sequel Star Wars Racer Revenge.
A long time coming for podracing fans
The original Episode 1: Racer is widely considered a genre classic, and its sequel built on that foundation before the series went dormant for over two decades. Galactic Racer appears to be picking up that torch with a fresh team and presumably modern production values to match.
Fuse Games is described as a studio composed of developers with relevant pedigree, though the source material from Pure Xbox does not detail the full breakdown of the team's background. The studio's involvement in reviving such a fan-favourite sub-genre will likely be under close scrutiny from longtime Star Wars gaming fans.
What to expect
Details on the full scope of the game remain limited at this stage, but the "high-stakes reinvention" framing suggests Fuse Games is aiming beyond a straightforward nostalgia play. Podracing has a dedicated fanbase that has waited years for a proper successor, and landing on Xbox Series X/S hardware gives the studio room to push the spectacle that the concept demands.
With an October 2026 window locked in and pre-orders already available, expect more gameplay details and a likely showcase appearance over the coming months. This one is worth keeping on your radar if you have any affection for that N64 classic.
