The release date of the new Star Wars game has been leaked

Release date of upcoming Star Wars: Galactic Racer was leaked, thanks to an early Steam listing for the game's Deluxe Edition. If the leak turns out to be true, it looks like players will be up in arms Star Wars: Galactic Racer on October 6, 2026.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer is the first racing game set in a galaxy far, far away in over two decades. He was the last Star Wars Racer Revengewhich was launched only in 2002. The initial revelation Star Wars: Galactic Racer at The Game Awards 2025 was a surprise, but its storyline involving players participating in an illegal Outer Rim pod racing circuit called The Galactic League immediately sparked fan interest in the project. Developer Fuse Games is bringing high-octane podracing to PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S later this year, with a release date now seemingly locked in for October.

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Star Wars: Galactic Racer Leak Reveals October 6, 2026 Release Date

As noted by Wario64 on X, the Steam listing for Star Wars: Galactic RacerThe Deluxe Edition launched early and revealed that the game is set to launch on October 6, 2026. It's unclear when the graphics were created, so plans may have changed since then, but it certainly seems like Fuse Games' development Star Wars the title is due out later this year. The graphic has since been removed, but eagle-eyed fans were quick to spot it before it was taken down.

The listing also provided an early look at the contents Star Wars: Galactic Racer's Deluxe Edition, which will include exclusive podracers and Arcade Events. A digital art book will be available, as well as a unique livery and player banner. Those who purchase the Deluxe Edition in physical form will also receive a steelbook. While there are plenty of fans to get excited about, it's worth reiterating that like any leak, it should be taken with a grain of salt until it's officially confirmed by Fuse Games.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer Deluxe Edition

Three exclusive podracers
Luxury livery
Three unique arcade events
Banner Deluxe Player
Digital art book
Steelbook with Case (Physical Purchase Only)

Galactic Racer is just one of many Star Wars titles in development. The franchise seems to be making a big gaming comeback lately that fans can look forward to. Star Wars Zero Company also expected to be released in 2026 together XCOM-style of turn-based combat with traditional ones Star Wars telling stories. It's great to see the franchise taking a chance on different genres. Due to its wide appeal and limitless environment, there is a lot of untapped potential in the realm Star Wars video games and hopefully games like Galactic Racer and Zero company will be the beginning of great things to come.

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Looking beyond this year, the list of upcoming projects is expanding. Two games from the Old Republic era are currently in development: Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic and long awaited KOTOR remake. Then there is the third Respawn Star Wars Jedi title, as well as Star Wars Eclipse from Quantic Dream. in recent years Star Wars has developed a nasty habit of canceling cross-media projects before they can really get off the ground, and hopes the current batch of titles in the works will avoid that fate.