Lucasfilm and EA revealed a brand-new Star Wars video game at Summer Game Fest this month. Star Wars: Galactic Racer was announced alongside new footage of Star Wars: Zero Company, giving fans two major gaming updates in a single showcase. New trailers for both titles were released during the Hollywood event, according to Laughing Place.
What Is Star Wars Galactic Racer?
Details on Galactic Racer are still emerging following its reveal. The title appears to be a racing game set within the Star Wars universe, evoking the spirit of the beloved podracing sequence from The Phantom Menace and the classic 1999 Nintendo 64 game Star Wars Episode I: Racer. That game built a devoted fanbase and has long been considered a cult classic, making a modern spiritual successor a highly anticipated prospect for longtime Star Wars gaming fans.
No release date has been announced for Galactic Racer at this time. Additional details on platforms, modes, and featured characters are expected in the coming months.
Zero Company Also Gets New Footage
Star Wars: Zero Company, the turn-based tactical combat game from Respawn Entertainment and Bit Reactor, also received a new trailer at Summer Game Fest. The game features Anakin Skywalker and is scheduled to release on August 27. It represents a different kind of Star Wars gaming experience, emphasizing strategy and squad-based combat rather than action.
A Strong Year for Star Wars Games
The announcements continue what has been a strong year for Star Wars gaming. Between Zero Company‘s August release and the reveal of Galactic Racer, Lucasfilm Games is clearly leaning into the medium as a key part of the franchise’s ongoing expansion. Star Wars games have enjoyed a creative resurgence in recent years following the critical success of titles like Jedi: Fallen Order and Jedi: Survivor.
We will have more coverage of Star Wars: Galactic Racer as details are released. For more on Zero Company, read our earlier coverage of the Star Wars Zero Company release date and Anakin Skywalker reveal.
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