Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping adventure as we take you back to the scorching planet Jakku in the highly anticipated trailer for Star Wars: Galactic Racer! This exclusive interview brings you all the details straight from Fuse and Lucasfilm Games.
Imagine yourself hurtling around the iconic Jakku, with the sun's heat beating down on your face. You navigate the treacherous terrain, dodging the remnants of a Star Destroyer and the mangled remains of an AT-AT in the Graveyard of Giants. This familiar setting from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, a favorite haunt for scavengers like Rey, has been reimagined as an unauthorized racetrack in the new video game Star Wars: Galactic Racer, unveiled at the 2025 Game Awards.
The trailer not only showcases the thrilling gameplay but also provides a behind-the-scenes look at the development process. Fuse Games co-founder Matt Webster and VP and GM of Lucasfilm Games Douglas Reilly sat down for an in-depth trailer breakdown, revealing intriguing hints about the Sebulba stinger and offering a closer inspection of the upcoming characters, locations, and vehicles.
Racing has always been an integral part of Star Wars storytelling, thanks to creator George Lucas's passion for the sport. It became a central element in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, leading to the creation of the beloved classic game Star Wars: Episode I: Racer. When Fuse Games proposed a new racing experience in the Star Wars universe, it was a no-brainer decision for Lucasfilm.
Reilly emphasizes the studio's successful history with Lucasfilm, citing their work on Star Wars Battlefront II's Starfighter Mode and their expertise in racing franchises like Need for Speed and Burnout. He believes that Fuse Games is the ideal studio to revive Star Wars racing, drawing on their exceptional racing game development skills.
In the trailer, we meet Shade, a new character with a quest for glory and revenge. As players progress through the game's campaign, they'll uncover more about Shade. The goal is to survive and become an elite racing pilot in high-stakes competitions. The trailer teases racers on various land speeders and speederbikes, showcasing the game's diverse locations, including Jakku and Ando Prime.
Webster highlights the skim speeder's unique handling properties as it gracefully slices through the racing pack on Ando Prime. The game introduces a range of racing repulsorcraft, each with distinct handling characteristics. Speederbikes, for instance, offer a thrilling experience with heavy braking, aggressive leaning, and massive acceleration drops as racers power through exits.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer aims to set itself apart from previous racing games. Webster explains that players will make meaningful decisions, choosing their path to become an elite racing pilot. This includes selecting the initial vehicle, making upgrade choices to tailor their build to their playstyle, and selecting events that shape their journey to becoming the League champion.
The game promises a diverse range of racing repulsorcraft, each with unique handling characteristics. Players will compete with rivals, explore new planets, and master different classes of repulsor craft, or speeders, each with distinct capabilities. The trailer also introduces Sentinel One, a toxic wasteland with a Skakoan listening station, adding another layer of challenge and strategy to the racing experience.
Beyond the thrilling races, the trailer reunites fans with the notorious Sebulba, who attempted to cheat his way to the Boonta Eve Classic title against Anakin Skywalker. Webster hints at the team's deep affection for Sebulba, suggesting that his inclusion in the trailer may lead to further intriguing revelations, leaving fans eager for more.
