Fuse says it’s borrowing lessons from its Burnout past to give Star Wars: Galactic Racer an adrenaline-heavy racing backbone, aiming for risky, spectacle-driven encounters that still feel unmistakably Star Wars. A recent trailer shown during Sony’s State of Play spotlighted fast-paced planet-to-planet chases, tense moments between pilots and a dramatic collision that had long-time arcade fans doing a double-take.

  • Developer direction: Fuse is reportedly channeling the studio’s experience with over-the-top crashes and momentum-focused driving to build races that reward aggressive play and big set-piece moments.
  • Trailer highlights: The State of Play reveal packed sequences across exotic planetary environments, close-quarters pursuit, and a cinematic crash sequence that many viewers likened to early-2000s arcade carnage.
  • Balancing act: The team appears intent on marrying spectacle with Star Wars flavor—character interaction, distinctive locales and franchise beats are being used to give the racing a narrative and visual identity.
  • Fan reaction and expectations: The cinematic Smash-and-Burn style in the footage has sparked nostalgia among veteran racing fans and raised questions about how much of the spectacle is in-engine gameplay versus scripted presentation.

Source: Eurogamer

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