The Star Wars Pod Racing Game in 2026
The new Star Wars pod racing game is Star Wars: Galactic Racer, released October 6, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam, Epic) by Fuse Games and Secret Mode with Lucasfilm Games. Podracers are one of its four vehicle types and race separately from speeders; online podraces hold up to 8 players. If you want the classic, all-podracing game, Star Wars Episode I: Racer is still sold on PC (Steam), PS4, Xbox One and Switch.
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Galactic Racer vs Episode I: Racer
| Star Wars: Galactic Racer (2026) | Star Wars Episode I: Racer (1999) | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | October 6, 2026 | 1999; re-released PC (Steam) 2018, PS4 & Switch June 23, 2020, Xbox One Oct 27, 2020 |
| Platforms | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC | PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch (also plays on PS5/Xbox Series via backwards compatibility) |
| Vehicles | Landspeeders, speeder bikes, skim speeders, podracers | Podracers only |
| Podracing | Raced separately (too fast and big to mix); podracers can’t be customized | The whole game: 25 racers, tracks on 8 worlds, pit-droid upgrades |
| Structure | Runs-based campaign in the Galactic League + Arcade, Scenarios, online | Tournament circuits |
| Online | Up to 8 in podraces, 12 in speeders; crossplay; no split-screen | Local split-screen only on original consoles |
How podracing works in Galactic Racer
- Podracers are the fastest and least forgiving vehicles; you steer with airbrakes and boost with ramjets.
- They are not your main campaign vehicle: podracing appears in story chapters, Arcade/Scenario events and dedicated Quick Podrace and Podracer Tour online modes.
- Online podraces fill up to 8 racers; empty slots are filled by AI.
Which one should you buy?
- Want modern online podracing with friends? Galactic Racer — just know podracing is one part of a bigger racing game.
- Want pure podracing nostalgia, cheap? Episode I: Racer on Steam, PS4, Xbox One or Switch.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a new Star Wars pod racing game?
Yes. Star Wars: Galactic Racer (October 6, 2026) includes podracers alongside three speeder types, with dedicated podracing modes online.
Can you play podracers online in Galactic Racer?
Yes — Quick Podrace and Podracer Tour support up to 8 players online, with crossplay between PC and consoles.
Can you customize podracers?
No. According to the developer’s FAQ, podracers cannot be customized; speeders can.
Where can I play Episode I: Racer today?
It is sold on PC through Steam, and on PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch through Aspyr’s 2020 re-release.