Fans of the franchise can finally breathe a sigh of relief because the next big Star Wars game gets a release date that is rapidly approaching. We are currently just over five months away from the official launch of Star Wars: Galactic Racer. The high-octane title, featuring iconic landspeeders and podracers, is scheduled to arrive on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on October 6.
Preorder Bonuses and Available Editions
A newly released trailer for Star Wars: Galactic Racer on YouTube has provided much-needed clarity for eager players. Along with confirming the launch window, the footage showcased several enticing preorder bonuses available for those who commit early to the next big Star Wars game.
Players who preorder can secure the following items:
- A unique player banner for use in multiplayer modes.
- A bonus Livery for repulsorcraft, which is compatible with landspeeders, speeder bikes, and skim speeders.
For those looking to upgrade their experience, there are also two premium purchase options available: the Digital Deluxe Edition and the Collector's Edition.
A New Era for Racing in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
The game introduces skim speeders, which represent a totally new type of vehicle within the Star Wars universe. This innovation is part of a larger effort to revitalize the genre. Fuse Games founder and CEO Matt Webster previously noted that the racing genre is "crying out" for fresh ideas.
To ensure authenticity, the development team at Fuse Games worked closely with Lucasfilm to help craft this racing machine. The studio brings significant expertise to the project, featuring industry veterans who have previously contributed to legendary franchises such as Need for Speed and Burnout.