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Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a standalone Star Wars title featuring podracing and Burnout-style destruction. Read on to learn about its release date, what platforms it's coming to, and its announcement history.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Release Date and Time
Releasing on October 6, 2026
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is releasing on October 6, 2026 for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders are open on all digital storefronts. According to the PlayStation Store, the game is expected to launch on October 6, 2026, at 5:00 A.M. ET / 2:00 A.M. PT. We’ll be sure to update this article when more information comes out!
Check the timetable below to see what time the game releases for PlayStation 5 in your region:
| Region | Local Release Time |
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| United States (ET) | Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 5:00 a.m. |
| United States (PT) | Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 2:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 10:00 a.m. |
| Central Europe | Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 11:00 a.m. |
| New Zealand | Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 10:00 p.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 7:00 p.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 5:00 p.m. |
| Japan | Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 6:00 p.m. |
| Philippines | Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 5:00 p.m. |
| South Africa | Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 11:00 a.m. |
| Brazil | Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 6:00 a.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 9:00 a.m. |
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| $59.99 Standard Edition |
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| $79.99 Deluxe Edition |
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Star Wars: Galactic Racer Overview
Star Wars: Galactic Racer is an arcade racing rogue-like developed by Fuse Games, founded by developers of the Burnout series, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games and published by Secret Mode. Set after the events of Return of the Jedi, players race in the underground Galactic League circuit via landspeeder, speeder bike or podracer. The game is playable solo or via online versus, and is set to release for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Is Star Wars: Galactic Racer on Xbox Game Pass?
No, Star Wars: Galactic Racer has not been announced for Xbox Game Pass.
Is Star Wars: Galactic Racer on PS Plus?
No, Star Wars: Galactic Racer has not been announced for PS Plus.
Is Star Wars: Galactic Racer on Nintendo Switch Online?
No, Star Wars: Galactic Racer has not been announced for Nintendo Switch Online.
Announcement History
2026
June 5, 2026 | First Story Trailer
A story trailer was unveiled during Summer Game Fest.
April 30, 2026 | Release Date Confirmation, Pre-Orders Open
The game was confirmed to release on October 6, 2026, and pre-orders opened for PC and consoles.
2025
December 10, 2025 | Initial Announcement at The Game Awards
Star Wars: Galactic Racer was first announced during The Game Awards.
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