Star Wars is experiencing a golden age of video games
(Image credit: Secret Mode) A Burnout-inspired Star Wars racer (created by a bunch of ex-Burnout devs) is a fantastic pitch if you know your video games, but looking at EA's recent and current direction, it's easy to see why it didn't happen under their reign.
Key points
- (Image credit: EA) Fully confident in its central gameplay idea and devoid of modern live-service baggage, Fuse Games' debut title makes the most of the Star Wars setting within the restrictions of simply making a fun and engaging Star Wars racer.
- We know Star Wars has finally locked in clearer big-screen plans for the coming years, and with Disney Plus TV series being seemingly scaled down and targeting more distinct stories better suited for a non-theatrical medium, the crowds' responses to Lucasfilm Games' wins shouldn't be overlooked.
- It's become clear that future Star Wars games needn't be expensive endeavors full of familiar faces or concepts.
Now, over five years on, we can confidently say we're entering a new golden era of amazing Star Wars games.
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- Star Wars Zero Company and Galactic Racer 's restrained scope and confidence have been infectious, and, as it turns out, they're already recognized by all the parties involved as double-A success stories.
- Fast and furious, Star Wars: Galactic Racer ignores recent racing game trends and bets big on arcade-y vibes, uncomplicated controls, and a high skill ceiling that challenges you with extremely high speeds, tight turns, and unexpected interruptions as other drivers try to ruin your day.
- Ubisoft's Massive Entertainment also got it right with Star Wars Outlaws, but that ambitious open-world title — hardly a fresh pitch nowadays — also faced high sales expectations due to an inevitably gigantic production budget.
- Now, in 2026, the full potential of the Star Wars universe has become clearer with specific releases squarely aimed at niche audiences.
- You can't manufacture a viral character like Biddy Blas, arguably Star Wars' most popular new character since Grogu's debut in 2019.
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