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Star Wars Galactic Racer Release Time, Editions & Platforms

Collector's Edition key art: painted illustration of racing craft speeding past a large dark spacecraft, with a pale desert backdrop and the game title at right
© Lucasfilm Ltd. / Fuse Games / Secret Mode · Official press kit

Developer: Fuse Games · Publisher: Secret Mode · Data checked 4 October 2026

Launch countdown

Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 09:00 UTC

Launches Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 09:00 UTC

Counts down to the release time listed in our data, shown in your device's local time zone.

Unlock time by time zone

Release time: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 09:00 UTC . The date is confirmed on every store, but the 09:00 UTC time is listed only on the PlayStation Store; Steam and Xbox list the date only.

WhereLocal time
UTCTue 6 Oct, 09:00 UTC
Los Angeles (PT)Tue 6 Oct, 02:00 GMT-7
New York (ET)Tue 6 Oct, 05:00 GMT-4
London (UK)Tue 6 Oct, 10:00 BST
Berlin / Paris (CET)Tue 6 Oct, 11:00 CEST
Tokyo (JST)Tue 6 Oct, 18:00 GMT+9
Beijing (CST)Tue 6 Oct, 17:00 GMT+8
Sydney (AET)Tue 6 Oct, 20:00 GMT+11
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Platforms & features

Early access
No early access found Reported

No Early Access, early-play or premium-edition head start was found on the official site, Steam, Xbox, PlayStation or in the edition lists. The Deluxe Edition contents do not include early access. Absence of mention is not proof; recheck on launch day. Drawpie (secondary) says a preload opens Oct 4, not verified on a store page.

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Platforms
  • PlayStation 5
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • PC (Steam)
  • PC (Epic Games Store)
Not available on
  • PS4: PlayStation Store lists the PS5 version only; the official site and the developer FAQ list PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC only.
  • Xbox One: Xbox Store 'Play with' lists Xbox Series X|S only.
  • Nintendo Switch / Switch 2: Not on any official platform list. No source states a Switch version is cancelled, so this is 'not announced', not 'ruled out'. Gamereactor's gone-gold article lists Switch 2; this conflicts with the official lists and is treated as an error. Reported
Online players
Up to 12 players with speeders; up to 8 with podracers (minimum 2)

Up to 12 online with speeders and up to 8 with podracers. Xbox Store lists online multiplayer (2-12). PS5 needs PlayStation Plus for online play; Xbox consoles need Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate.

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Crossplay
Yes

Cross-platform multiplayer across PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. PC uses Epic Online Services (EOS) for crossplay, cross-platform friends and invites. Steam players are prompted to install the EOS redistributable if the Epic launcher is not installed; they cannot opt out and it is required to enable crossplay. Signing in to an Epic account is only required to manage non-Steam friends.

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Local split-screen
No

No local split-screen. CEO Matt Webster said it was a 'stretch too far' technically and was not planned from the start. Polygon's review roundup says IGN's only complaint besides pacing was the lack of split-screen.

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Xbox Game Pass
Not included Reported

Not in Game Pass or PlayStation Plus at launch according to GameWatcher and The Game Haus (both written before launch, 'at time of writing'). The Xbox Store page shows a $59.99 purchase and no Game Pass badge. No Microsoft statement found either way.

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PC DRM
Denuvo Anti-Tamper (PC)

Developer FAQ says it does not impact performance (developer claim). Steam also lists 5 machine activation limit and a third-party EULA.

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Pre-order bonus
  • Exclusive livery for your repulsorcraft
  • Exclusive player banner for multiplayer

Included in Standard and Deluxe pre-orders. Stores note it 'may be made available for purchase at a later date'.

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Deluxe Upgrade DLC
Yes

Steam and Xbox list a separate 'Deluxe Upgrade' add-on that turns Standard into Deluxe. The Steam page showed it as 'N/A' on Oct 4 (not purchasable standalone yet). Upgrade price not found.

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Age rating
ESRB: Everyone 10+ (Fantasy Violence, Language; In-Game Purchases, Users Interact)

PEGI/USK not found. The developer FAQ (Feb 12) said ratings were pending; stores now show ESRB E10+. Xbox and PlayStation both list in-game purchases as optional.

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In-game purchases
Listed in store rating descriptors

Both Xbox and PlayStation list 'in-game purchases' in the rating descriptor. No details on what is sold. CEO Matt Webster said there is no season pass.

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Gone gold
19 August 2026

Official post is dated August 19, 2026. Gamereactor's article is dated August 20 and wrongly lists Nintendo Switch 2 among platforms; ignore that.

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Season pass
None. CEO said it is a premium release with no season pass (IGN interview, relayed by GamingBolt and Kotaku).
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Languages
14 supported interface languages; full English audio only (Steam).
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Xbox features
Xbox Store (en-GB) lists 4K, HDR10, 60 fps+, Optimised for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox achievements.
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PC features
Day-one DLSS 4.5 support (NVIDIA). Keyboard and mouse supported. No VR support planned. No wheel, HOTAS or haptic plans (FAQ).
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Editions compared

EditionUSDGBPEURDigitalPhysical
Standard Edition $59.99£49.99€59.99 Yes Yes
Deluxe Edition $79.99£64.99€79.99 Yes Yes
Collector's Edition $159.99£139.99€159.99 No Yes

Deluxe Edition

Platforms

PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic Games Store

Physical Deluxe: PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only, with a steel case and sleeve.

Contents

  • Base game
  • Pre-order livery and player banner
  • Three exclusive Kor Sarun vehicles: Darc X landspeeder, Ciza T speeder bike, Rak S/Rac S skim speeder
  • Deluxe livery inspired by the Naboo N-1 starfighter
  • Three Deluxe Arcade events for the Kor Sarun vehicles
  • Deluxe player banner (insignia and background)
  • Digital art book (80 pages per NVIDIA/Escapist)
  • Steel case with sleeve (physical only)

Price conflict: The Escapist (edition announcement article, undated in the snippet) lists Deluxe at GBP 64.99 / USD 74.99. The developer FAQ (last edited Sept 25), IGN, Xbox and PlayStation list USD 79.99. Use 79.99. Steam in other regions: Standard SGD 63.00, Deluxe SGD 83.99 (Steam page, fetched Oct 4); ASC reports AUD 88.50 / 117.99.

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Collector's Edition

Platforms

PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam code)

Contents

  • Everything in Deluxe
  • Collector's Edition box
  • Kor Sarun: Darc X landspeeder metal model (177.88 x 33.3 x 87.3 mm)
  • Physical art book (7 x 9 in, 73 pages, hardcover)
  • Pilot patches (Shade and rival)
  • Kestar's Banner with Bool Family Sigil (10.17 x 30 in)
  • Steel case with cardboard slipcover

PC Collector's Edition comes with a Steam code, not an Epic code (FAQ). The FAQ says the art book is 73 pages (physical); the digital art book is described as 80 pages by NVIDIA and Escapist.

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PC requirements

Minimum

  • OS: Windows 10
  • CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • GPU: Nvidia RTX 2060 / Intel Arc A580 / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6GB
  • Storage: 50 GB available space

SSD required

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Recommended Reported

  • OS: Windows 11
  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X / Intel Core i7-10700
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT / Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti / Intel Arc B580
  • Storage: 50 GB

SSD required

The Steam page and the developer FAQ currently list only minimum specs and say specs 'are subject to change'. TechSpot (earlier) said Steam's FAQ had listed recommended specs; it also gave a different minimum (Windows 11, Intel Arc A380 or i3 10th-gen) than the current Steam text (Windows 10, Arc A580). Corsair says the recommended specs are 'a speculative guideline'. Treat recommended as unconfirmed. GamingBolt confirms Steam has only minimum.

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Reviews

Review embargo lifted 2 October 2026 . Reviews went live Oct 2, 2026 (Metacritic dates Oct 2; Game Informer and TheSixthAxis posted that day). Time of day not confirmed.

Metacritic

88

Generally Favorable · PlayStation 5 page · 61 reviews

As of 4 October 2026

Metacritic PS5 critic page lists 56 positive, 2 mixed, 0 negative of 61. An earlier search snippet showed 58 reviews on the main page, and Polygon on Oct 2 reported 88 on 44. Score moves as reviews arrive.

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OpenCritic

87

97% critics recommend · 65-66 reviews

As of 4 October 2026

Sources (1)
OutletScoreSources
IGN8/10
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GameSpot9/10
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Eurogamer5/5
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PC Gamer76/100
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Game Informer8.5/10
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TheSixthAxis9/10
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Giant Bomb5/5
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DualShockers8.5/10
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FAQ

What time does Star Wars Galactic Racer unlock?

Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 09:00 UTC. That is Tue 6 Oct, 02:00 GMT-7 (Los Angeles (PT)); Tue 6 Oct, 05:00 GMT-4 (New York (ET)); Tue 6 Oct, 10:00 BST (London (UK)); Tue 6 Oct, 11:00 CEST (Berlin / Paris (CET)); Tue 6 Oct, 18:00 GMT+9 (Tokyo (JST)); Tue 6 Oct, 17:00 GMT+8 (Beijing (CST)); Tue 6 Oct, 20:00 GMT+11 (Sydney (AET)). The exact hour is listed only on the PlayStation Store; Steam and Xbox list the date only.

Is there early access?

No early access was found. This is based on the absence of any mention, so recheck on launch day.

What platforms is Star Wars Galactic Racer on?

PlayStation 5; Xbox Series X|S; PC (Steam); PC (Epic Games Store). It is not on: PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch / Switch 2.

Does Star Wars Galactic Racer have crossplay?

Yes. Cross-platform multiplayer across PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. PC uses Epic Online Services (EOS) for crossplay, cross-platform friends and invites. Steam players are prompted to install the EOS redistributable if the Epic launcher is not installed; they cannot opt out and it is required to enable crossplay. Signing in to an Epic account is only required to manage non-Steam friends.

Does Star Wars Galactic Racer have split-screen?

No. No local split-screen. CEO Matt Webster said it was a 'stretch too far' technically and was not planned from the start.

Is Star Wars Galactic Racer on Game Pass?

No. This is reported by secondary sources; no Microsoft statement was found.

How much does Star Wars Galactic Racer cost?

Standard Edition: $59.99 USD / £49.99 GBP / €59.99 EUR; Deluxe Edition: $79.99 USD / £64.99 GBP / €79.99 EUR; Collector's Edition: $159.99 USD / £139.99 GBP / €159.99 EUR.

What are the Star Wars Galactic Racer review scores?

Metacritic 88 (PlayStation 5 page), 61 reviews, as of 4 October 2026. OpenCritic 87, as of 4 October 2026.

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