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Star Wars: Galactic Racer Confirms Burnout-Style Crashes as Core Gameplay

Built by Criterion veterans at Fuse Games, the racer ties its high-risk spectacle to a post-Empire underdog story.

Overview

  • Developers said the dramatic collisions shown in the State of Play trailer were captured in engine and reflect how races unfold.
  • Fuse Games, formed by former Criterion staff, is bringing arcade-racing DNA like high-thrill pacing and takedowns to the project.
  • Lucasfilm positions the Galactic League as a dangerous, unsanctioned circuit using fragile, scavenged craft after the Empire’s collapse.
  • Gameplay stresses pick-up-and-play handling with depth through risk–reward choices in vehicle selection, racing lines, and environments.
  • The title is slated for 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC with no specific release date announced.