# Star Wars: Galactic Racer launch and gameplay updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/star-wars-galactic-racer-announcement > Updated: 2026-09-11T14:15:23.000Z. Sources: 64. Developments: 13. Fuse Games and Secret Mode continue promoting *Star Wars: Galactic Racer* ahead of its October 6, 2026, launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The title blends a runs-based roguelite campaign with collision-heavy races set in a post-Empire era. In August 2026, Fuse Games announced the title has officially “gone gold.” Developer Matt Webster confirmed the game will not feature a season pass, opting to avoid common live-service monetization models in favor of a solid initial experience and post-launch content. To maintain Star Wars canon, Anakin Skywalker will not be included at launch, as the setting follows a timeline where certain characters are no longer alive. Recent updates have expanded on gameplay mechanics. The Multiplayer Tour, a championship-style campaign, supports up to 12 players competing across multiple planets. This mode includes a betting system where players wager on finishing positions to earn credits and rare vehicle parts, alongside a “build-chase” mechanic for vehicle upgrades. New details regarding vehicle classes highlight the Speeder Bikes as the most aggressive type, offering extreme acceleration but fragile frames. Players must manage a “Ramjet system” that generates heat; excessive use can cause the vehicle to break apart. Developers noted that vehicles will reach velocities between 300 and 1,000 km/h, requiring specific technical approaches to convey high speeds for hovering vehicles. In September 2026, the developers introduced the “skim speeder” via the “Under the Hood with Hibi” series. This vehicle is designed to balance the agility of a speeder bike with the durability of a landspeeder, utilizing a “Knife Edge” manoeuvre to navigate tight corners without losing momentum. The game will be available in Standard, Deluxe, and Collector’s Editions. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Star Wars: Galactic Racer introduces new skim speeder vehicle Star Wars: Galactic Racer reveals the skim speeder, a new vehicle balancing agility and resilience, featuring a unique “Knife Edge” manoeuvre for high-speed cornering. Releasing October 2026. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/star-wars-galactic-racer-introduces-new-skim-speeder-vehicle ### 2026-09-02: Star Wars: Galactic Racer reveals high-speed gameplay details Fuse Games shared new details for Star Wars: Galactic Racer, highlighting high-speed Speeder Bikes and a release date of October 6, 2026, for PC and current-generation consoles. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/star-wars-galactic-racer-reveals-high-speed-gameplay-details ### 2026-08-24: Star Wars: Galactic Racer set for October 2026 release Star Wars: Galactic Racer will launch on October 6, 2026, featuring multiplayer modes for up to 11 players. Meanwhile, the remastered Star Wars Episode 1 Racer is on sale for PlayStation users. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/star-wars-galactic-racer-set-for-october-2026-release ### 2026-08-20: Star Wars: Galactic Racer goes gold ahead of October release Star Wars: Galactic Racer has gone gold and is set for an October 6, 2026 release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, featuring a mix of podracing and roguelite elements. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/star-wars-galactic-racer-goes-gold-ahead-of-october-release ### 2026-08-18: Star Wars: Galactic Racer to feature roguelite elements and no season pass Fuse Games is developing Star Wars: Galactic Racer, an arcade-style racing game with roguelite elements and a multiplayer tour mode, set to launch on October 6 without a season pass. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/star-wars-galactic-racer-features-roguelite-multiplayer-mechanics ### 2026-07-30: Star Wars: Galactic Racer gameplay reveal set for Oct 6 2026 launch Fuse Games previewed Star Wars: Galactic Racer, showing a Jakku campaign with loadout, shop and combat racing. The Oct 6 2026 release adds roguelike penalties and randomized tracks, according to CEO Matt Webb­­ 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/star-wars-galactic-racer-gameplay-reveal-set-for-oct-6-2026-launch ### 2026-07-27: Star Wars Galactic Racer launches Oct 6, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC Star Wars Galactic Racer will launch on Oct 6, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Standard (€59.99), Deluxe (€79.99) and Collector's (€160) editions; it was first announced at the Game Awards in Dec 202 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/star-wars-galactic-racer-launches-oct-6-2026-for-ps5-xbox-series-xs-and-pc ### 2026-06-25: Star Wars: Galactic Racer announced with roguelite campaign and Burnout-inspired gameplay Fuse Games' Star Wars: Galactic Racer, releasing 6 Oct 2026 on PC, Xbox Series X/S and PS5, features a roguelite campaign and Burnout‑style gameplay. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/star-wars-galactic-racer-announced-with-roguelite-campaign-and-burnout-inspired-gameplay ### 2026-06-23: Star Wars: Galactic Racer previewed as high‑speed roguelite racer Disney’s new *Star Wars: Galactic Racer* by Fuse Games mixes Burnout‑style takedowns with roguelite loops, letting players race speeder bikes and podracers on the Outer Rim. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/star-wars-galactic-racer-previewed-as-highspeed-roguelite-racer ### 2026-06-23: Star Wars: Galactic Racer set for Oct 6 release with roguelite mode and Burnout‑style action Star Wars: Galactic Racer launches Oct 6 2026 on PC, PS5 and Xbox, offering a Burnout‑style roguelite campaign with three vehicle types, custom parts and hazardous planetary tracks. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/star-wars-galactic-racer-slated-for-oct-6-launch-on-pc-ps5-and-xbox-series-xs ### 2026-06-07: Star Wars: Galactic Racer set for Oct 6 2026 release after new Summer Game Fest trailer Star Wars: Galactic Racer, developed by Fuse Games and published by Secret Mode, is set for Oct 6 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC after a new Summer Game Fest trailer revealed its campaign, characters Shade 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/star-wars-galactic-racer-set-for-oct-6-2026-release-after-new-summer-game-fest-trailer ### 2026-06-05: Star Wars: Galactic Racer trailer unveils new planet Derven Acos and storyline Star Wars: Galactic Racer trailer at Summer Game Fest reveals release on Oct 6, new planet Derven Acos, and a story featuring Sebulba, Kestar Bool and pilot Shade. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/star-wars-galactic-racer-trailer-unveils-new-planet-derven-acos-and-storyline ### 2026-06-05: Star Wars: Galactic Racer trailer reveals fierce rivalries and new world Derven Acos ahead of Oct 6, 2026 launch A Summer Game Fest trailer reveals Star Wars: Galactic Racer’s rivalry between Kestar Bool and Shade, a new Derven Acos arena, Sebulba’s return, and roguelike campaign mechanics; the game releases Oct 6, 2026. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/star-wars-galactic-racer-unveiled-at-summer-game-fest --- Cite as: Star Wars: Galactic Racer launch and gameplay updates. 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