I think Star Wars: Galactic Racer might be the Burnout revival I’ve waited decades for

Key Points:

• Star Wars: Galactic Racer, developed by Fuse Games and featuring many Criterion veterans, combines high-speed racing with a roguelike campaign structure, drawing heavy inspiration from the Burnout series.
• The game’s campaign follows Shade, a masked racer competing in a post-Return of the Jedi era where former soldiers from both Rebel and Empire sides race modified vehicles, adding rich lore and voice-acted storytelling.
• Players navigate branching race events with a risk-versus-reward system, where crashing too often results in elimination and lost progress, emphasizing vehicle health and strategic race selection.
• Racing mechanics feel weighty and satisfying, with freedom to design tracks featuring dramatic vertical drops and climbs, although some tracks can be challenging to read at high speeds.
• Besides the campaign, an arcade mode includes classic Star Wars podracing with characters like Sebulba, delivering frantic, fast-paced gameplay and strong presentation with impressive visuals and music.