Star Wars Unleashes Roguelite Pod Racing and Tactical Mercenary Action

Summer Game Fest just dropped a bombshell for Star Wars fans, unveiling fresh looks at two upcoming video games that are anything but standard issue. Forget your typical Jedi vs. Sith narratives; we’re getting a deep tactical mercenary RPG and a roguelite pod racing experience. This isn't just rehashing old ground – these titles are genuinely shaking up what a Star Wars game can be.

First, let's talk about *Star Wars Zero Company*, and this one feels like a significant shift. Set in the gritty shadows of the Clone Wars, it casts players as Hawks, leader of an "unconventional outfit of professionals for hire." This isn't your standard Republic squad; your mercenary crew includes a Clone Trooper, a Mandalorian from Clan Verminoth, and even a Jedi Padawan. Their mission: hunt down Separatist cult leader Kundri Fathom. Players will manage their base, "The Den," recruit and upgrade operators, and navigate an evolving galaxy map with over 150 planets, where every choice impacts your journey. Character customization is central, offering eight iconic Star Wars species for Hawks and your recruits. This blend of tactical squad management, base building, and deep character progression feels genuinely fresh for the franchise, pushing past typical tropes. It deploys August 27.

Then we have *Star Wars: Galactic Racer*, and yes, it’s pod racing, but with a serious twist. Set in an underground league within the lawless Outer Rim, founded by Darius Pax but now dominated by the nefarious Kestar Bool. Players step into the boots of Shade, a lone racer with a personal grudge, aiming to dethrone Bool. Here’s the kicker: the campaign is runs-based, a full-blown roguelite racer. If you crash too many times, you wreck out of the tour. Only certain perks and unlocks carry over, forcing players to adapt and strategize with each new attempt. Explore unique paddocks on different planets, interact with fellow racers, and upgrade your iconic pod racer with mechanic Hibi. Race across new, challenging locations like Derven Acos, an arena designed to test every skill. Crucially, this game brings proper online multiplayer for specific podracer events, a first for many fans. It blasts off October 6.

“Here’s the kicker: the campaign is runs-based, a full-blown roguelite racer.”

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These two games signal an exciting, diverse future for Star Wars gaming, moving beyond familiar narratives to explore unexpected corners of the galaxy with innovative gameplay loops.