How to control land speeders in Star Wars: Galactic Racer: features and tricks
- The first episode of 'Under the Hood with Hibi' is dedicated to landspeeders.
- The main trick is to drift without losing speed in turns.
- The boost helps to overtake and ram opponents.
- Keep an eye on the engine temperature: overheating or freezing.
The Fuse Games development team has launched a new section 'Under the Hood with Hibi', dedicated to the details of racing cars in their upcoming project Star Wars: Galactic Racer. The first episode focuses on landspeeders – lightweight repulsorlift vehicles that hover above the ground at a short distance.
What is a landspeeder
The landspeeder is one of the most recognizable types of vehicles in the 'Star Wars' universe. In the game, it will be the first transport available to the player, allowing them to experience the characteristic flight of the galaxy without fully lifting off the surface. According to automotive expert Hibi, without additional modifications, such vehicles do not exhibit high maneuverability, but their main advantage is the ability to drift.
Drifting allows maintaining speed in turns if the driver correctly selects the trajectory and maintains the necessary RPM. With the right approach, the player can navigate the curves of the track almost without losing momentum, which is especially valuable in short, intense races.
Endurance and acceleration
Despite their lightweight construction, landspeeders can withstand serious impacts encountered during competitions. However, they are not invulnerable: strong collisions can damage their parts. All models are equipped with a booster – 'nitro', which serves not only for overtaking opponents but also for tactical ramming, allowing the player to knock the opponent off course.
It is important to remember that active use of acceleration puts a strain on the engine. With excessive pressure on the gas pedal, the system can overheat, and in extreme cases, even explode. On the other hand, if the temperature drops too low, the engine will 'freeze', making it noticeably harder to control the car.
Release date and bonuses
Star Wars: Galactic Racer will officially release on October 6 for personal computers (Steam, Epic Games Store), as well as on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Russian language is currently not on the list of supported languages. Pre-orders are already open, and everyone who makes an early purchase will receive an exclusive skin for the repulsorlift and a special banner for multiplayer matches.
Landspeeders have long been featured in 'Star Wars', from the films to previous games, where they were used as a fast but vulnerable means of transportation. Their appearance in the new racing project emphasizes the developers' desire to combine a familiar style for fans with modern gaming mechanics.
For players looking to quickly master the controls, Hibi recommends first focusing on practicing drifting, and then gradually introducing acceleration while monitoring the engine temperature. This approach will allow you to maximize the potential of the land speeder without risking losing control of the vehicle at a crucial moment in the race.
Source: StopGame
