Star Wars: Galactic Racer Announced by Burnout and Need for Speed Veterans at The Game Awards
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Fuse Games, founded by former Criterion developers behind Burnout and Need for Speed, has announced Star Wars: Galactic Racer at The Game Awards 2025, featuring a surprising roguelike campaign structure.
Podracing is officially back in a big way. Revealed during The Game Awards 2025, Star Wars: Galactic Racer is an upcoming arcade racer developed by Fuse Games, a fresh studio founded in 2023 by former lead developers and co-founders from Criterion. For anyone who spent hundreds of hours mastering Burnout Paradise or Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, this pedigree instantly puts the project on the radar as one of the most exciting announcements of the night.
Beyond the pedigree of the studio, early details point to some genuinely ambitious design choices that set this apart from a standard licensed nostalgia trip. Reports from early hands-on sessions highlight an unexpected layer of depth, particularly a roguelike campaign structure designed to make every high-speed run feel dangerous and unpredictable. Instead of just ticking off tracks in a linear playlist, players are looking at a system built for high replayability and mastery, which fits right into the current gaming landscape where community challenge runs and roguelike progression dominate Twitch and YouTube content.
For a modern player base that spans across console, PC, and cloud setups, a high-octane arcade racer with serious arcade roots is a welcome addition to the calendar. Fuse Games has a golden opportunity to capture that chaotic multiplayer energy that made classic arcade racers staples of both couch co-op and online lobbies. As we wait for more gameplay breakdowns, the big question will be how the studio balances that arcade intensity with modern live-service progression and digital economies. You can check out the full reveal and initial coverage over at IGN South Africa.
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Original article: IGN South Africa