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Star Wars: Galactic Racer launch and critical reception

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Following its official “gone gold” announcement in August 2026, Star Wars: Galactic Racer was released on October 6, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Developed by Fuse Games in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games and published by Secret Mode, the title features a run-based roguelite campaign set in the New Republic era. Upon release, the game received significant critical acclaim, earning a Metascore of 88 and an OpenCritic score of 87. This Metacritic score makes it the highest-rated Star Wars video game in over two decades, surpassing the 2003 release of Knights of the Old Republic. Reviewers have lauded the title’s orchestral soundtrack, audio design, and diverse planetary biomes. Polygon described the game as “the best arcade racing game of a generation,” while Giant Bomb awarded it five stars for its rewarding gameplay loop. Some critics, such as VGC, compared the experience to the arcade racing era of the PlayStation 2. While the game has been praised for its high-octane mechanics and comparisons to the Burnout and Wipeout series, some reviewers noted drawbacks. IGN highlighted potential repetitiveness in the campaign stemming from a limited number of planets, and GamesRadar pointed to a sharp increase in difficulty during the third act. Additionally, technical reviews have highlighted optimization issues related to the use of Unreal Engine 5, noting that even powerful hardware may struggle to maintain consistent frame rates. The game continues to focus on the mercenary racer Shade and the efforts of Darius Pax to organize racing within the lawless Galactic League.

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