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Star Wars Galactic Racer Multiplayer & Crossplay

How online racing works at launch: player counts, crossplay, party size, what each platform needs and what the developer has said about updates. Data checked 7 October 2026.

At a glance

Online multiplayer
Yes, up to 12 players (8 in podracer races)

Up to 12 online in speeder races (Quick Race, Multiplayer Tour) and up to 8 in podracer races (Quick Podrace, Podracer Tour); empty slots are filled with AI racers. Online parties are limited to 3 players at launch; the developer plans to raise this to 6 within the first few weeks. No private or custom lobbies at launch. 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 (Steam and Epic). Crossplay is on by default and can be turned off. It runs through Epic Online Services; Steam players are prompted to install the EOS redistributable if the Epic launcher is not installed. No official statement on cross-progression or cross-save.

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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.

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Amazon Luna
Single-player modes only at launch

STAR WARS: Galactic Racer launched on Amazon Luna on Oct 6, 2026, day and date with the other platforms. Prime members can play it at no extra cost (Luna Standard, included with Prime). The Luna version is single-player only: Campaign, Arcade and Scenarios. Online multiplayer is not included yet; the Luna page says 'Cross-platform multiplayer coming soon'. Region: available in every territory where Luna cloud gaming is included with Prime. Amazon's help page lists those as the US, UK, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Portugal and Luxembourg.

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Online modes

Online PvP and Multiplayer Tour

Cross-platform online racing for up to 12 speeders or 8 podracers. The Multiplayer Tour is a six-race tournament with bets.

  • Developer FAQ: up to 12 players with speeders and 8 with podracers.
  • Multiplayer Tour: six rounds across planets, roguelite upgrades, pre-race bets, rival marking and Backer contracts (Game Informer, Traxion, TheSixthAxis).
  • Quick Races, an XP leveling system and cosmetic unlocks also exist (Game Informer).
  • Selectable characters include Sebulba, Dud Bolt and Gasgano online (GamingBolt).
  • Official marketing mentions 'PvP grudge matches where reputation rides with you'.

Online play requires PS Plus on PS5 and Game Pass Essential/Premium/Ultimate on Xbox consoles.

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Podracer pilots online

PodracerTraits
Sebulba's Podracer Multiplayer trait per Game Rant: Built for Battle (takes less, deals more collision damage) / Old Dog, Old Tricks (slower Afterburner refill).
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Dud Bolt's Podracer Reported Trait per Game Rant: Optimized Nozzles (more Afterburner power and top speed on straights) / Draggy Control Surfaces (lower top speed while cornering).
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Ben Quadinaros' Podracer Reported Trait per Game Rant: Double Control Surfaces (less drag, better cornering) / Complex Interlocks (takes more collision damage).
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Teemto Pagalies' Podracer Reported Trait per Game Rant: Bleeding-Edge Tech (more Afterburner power, better cornering) / Small Thrusters (lower top speed).
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Gasgano's Podracer Reported Trait per Game Rant: Energy Surplus (more Afterburner power and refill) / Large Cross-Section (more drag, lower top speed).
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Ody Mandrell's Podracer Reported Trait per Game Rant: Overbuilt Engines (higher top speed) / Massive Momentum (worse cornering).
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Updates & roadmap

No full roadmap, DLC or season has been announced. These are the multiplayer and post-launch items the developer has addressed. Patches: No patch released yet. The official patch notes page states that no patch for the game has been released; Steam news has only the launch post (2026-10-06) and no update notes. No day-one patch notes or version number were published.

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FAQ

Does Star Wars Galactic Racer have multiplayer?

Yes. Up to 12 online in speeder races (Quick Race, Multiplayer Tour) and up to 8 in podracer races (Quick Podrace, Podracer Tour); empty slots are filled with AI racers. Online parties are limited to 3 players at launch; the developer plans to raise this to 6 within the first few weeks. No private or custom lobbies at launch. PS5 needs PlayStation Plus for online play; Xbox consoles need Game Pass Essential, Premium or Ultimate.

Is Star Wars Galactic Racer cross-platform?

Yes. Cross-platform multiplayer across PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam and Epic). Crossplay is on by default and can be turned off. It runs through Epic Online Services; Steam players are prompted to install the EOS redistributable if the Epic launcher is not installed. No official statement on cross-progression or cross-save.

Does Star Wars Galactic Racer have split-screen or couch co-op?

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

Can you play multiplayer on Amazon Luna?

Not at launch. The Luna version includes the Campaign, Arcade and Scenarios; the Luna page says cross-platform multiplayer is coming soon, with no date.

Is there a roadmap for Star Wars Galactic Racer?

No full roadmap, DLC or season has been announced. Announced or discussed so far: Party size increase from 3 to 6 players for online multiplayer; Private / custom lobbies (not committed); Post-launch content ('things to come post launch'), no season pass (not committed); Split-screen (not committed).

Beginner tips → 20 sourced tips for your first runs, plus modes and difficulty. Racer Styles & Favors → 14 Racer Styles with unlock conditions and 20 Favors. Review scores → Metacritic, OpenCritic, Steam and PlayStation Store ratings, with outlet scores. Release, editions & PC specs → Editions, prices, platforms and PC requirements for STAR WARS: Galactic Racer.