Sometimes the Star Wars timeline lines up in ways that make you check your calendar twice.
The brand-new gameplay trailer for Star Wars: Galactic Racer just dropped…
on the exact same day that Star Wars: Racer Revenge originally released back in 2002.
Yes.
2002.
Let that sink in for a second.
If you suddenly feel a disturbance in your lower back or an urge to talk about “the good old PS2 days,” you’re not alone.
Racer Revenge Turned 24 Today
Released in February 2002 for PlayStation 2, Star Wars: Racer Revenge served as the high-speed follow-up to the beloved Episode I: Racer.
It brought back podracing with:
- Faster, more aggressive tracks
- Combat-focused racing mechanics
- Expanded vehicle upgrades
- A slightly darker, edgier tone
It never quite reached the legendary status of its predecessor, but for many fans, it was peak early-2000s Star Wars gaming.
And now it’s over two decades old.
Meanwhile… Enter Galactic Racer
Fast-forward to today.
Lucasfilm and its partners just released the official gameplay trailer for Star Wars: Galactic Racer, signaling a full return to Star Wars racing games — but with modern visuals and multiplayer ambition.
New era.
New tech.
Same love of going absurdly fast in questionable Star Wars vehicles.
The timing? Probably coincidence.
But a poetic one.
A Full Circle Racing Moment
There’s something oddly perfect about a new Star Wars racing title showing off gameplay on the anniversary of one of the franchise’s earlier racers.
From PS2 podracing chaos to modern cinematic racing experiences, Star Wars has always had a need for speed.
And if you played Racer Revenge when it launched in 2002…
You’re not old.
You’re just… canonically experienced.
The Galaxy Keeps Racing
Whether it’s:
- Podracers
- Speeder bikes
- Experimental race circuits
- Or whatever Galactic Racer throws at us next
Star Wars racing never really disappears. It just waits for the next lap.
And today’s overlap between a brand-new trailer and a 2002 release anniversary is a reminder of just how long this franchise has been speeding through gaming history.
Now be honest:
Who remembers playing Racer Revenge when it first came out?
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