Star Wars: Galactic Racer, an upcoming podracing title, features a single-player story mode with surprising roguelike elements, according to recent coverage. This mode sees players take on the role of Shade, a competitive racer aiming to win a cross-planetary tour by collecting new vehicle parts and hull upgrades. However, failure in the tour results in a complete restart of the mode, a core mechanic borrowed from the roguelike genre.
Beyond this unique story mode, the game will also offer traditional modes such as arcade, time trials, and online multiplayer. Developers appear to be drawing inspiration from established titles like Burnout for racing mechanics and Slay the Spire for its roguelike structure. The game was noted as a surprising standout at Summer Game Fest, exceeding initial expectations with its blend of familiar racing gameplay and new, unexpected single-player design choices.