Star Wars fans are having an incredible year, and the excitement isn't slowing down. After the animated Maul – Shadow Lord series and the upcoming theatrical release of The Mandalorian and Grogu, another spin-off is officially on the horizon. This time, it's all about high-speed thrills in the Outer Rim.
Fuse Games has just dropped a brand-new trailer for Star Wars: Galactic Racer, confirming that the arcade racing game will launch worldwide on October 6. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, giving players plenty of options to jump into the cockpit.
Set after the fall of the Empire, Galactic Racer lets you choose from multiple pilots and a variety of vehicles, including iconic podracers, landspeeders, and speeder bikes. Whether you're racing against friends online or diving into the immersive single-player campaign with story-driven cutscenes, this game promises to deliver the adrenaline rush fans have been waiting for.
The trailer showcases a familiar face: Sebulba, the Dug podracer who famously clashed with Anakin Skywalker on Tatooine. It looks like Sebulba is getting his own spin-off storyline within the game, adding a layer of rivalry and nostalgia for longtime fans. If you've been craving more podracing action since The Phantom Menace, this is your chance to relive the thrill.
This announcement comes on the heels of other major Star Wars projects. Maul – Shadow Lord is wrapping up its first season, with two more episodes airing next Monday, and Disney has already renewed it for a second season. Meanwhile, The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters on May 22, marking the franchise's big-screen return since 2019. For more on how that show reshaped the galaxy, check out our deep dive: How 'The Mandalorian' Became the Ultimate Sci-Fi Western and Dominated Disney+ in April 2026.
Looking further ahead, Lucasfilm is developing Star Wars: Starfighter, a new film directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, Amy Adams, and Aaron Pierre, set for release on May 28, 2027. There's also the long-awaited New Jedi Order movie featuring Daisy Ridley's Rey, though updates have been scarce. For a different kind of sci-fi thrill, you might want to check out Why Netflix's 'The Eternaut' Is the Perfect Sci-Fi Binge Before Season 2's Epic Return.
With Galactic Racer revving up for an October launch, Star Wars fans have plenty to look forward to. Whether you're a podracing purist or a speeder bike enthusiast, this game is shaping up to be a must-play. Stay tuned for more updates from a galaxy far, far away.
