Game features Sebulba and Anakin

Star Wars: Galactic Racer, a racing game developed by Fuse Games, includes a replica of Sebulba, a character from Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, interacting with Anakin Skywalker. During a game sequence, Sebulba refers to Anakin without naming him, and the pilot character appears unaware of what has become of his former rival.

Sebulba's unawareness of Anakin's fate

In a sequence that has gained attention on social networks, the character Dug discusses his past with humans and mentions a blond kid who had humiliated him during the Boonta Eve race. Dug suggests that this individual "ended up his life making little circles in the desert without accomplishing anything."

Lore fans find the scene absurd

For fans focused on the lore, the scene is considered almost comically absurd. Sebulba remains stuck in his role as a local gangster of the Outer Rim, isolated on Tatooine. The pilot in the game does not seem to recognize that his former tormentor has evolved into the most feared Jedi General of the Republic, known as the "Fearless Hero" in war propaganda, before becoming a dark lord of the Sith responsible for the largest galactic purge in history.

Tatooine's indifference to galactic events

For common people on a forgotten planet like Tatooine, the politics and dramas of the Empire or the Republic do not impact their daily lives. In Sebulba's mind, Anakin is just a passing kid who had an incredible stroke of luck, a random space kid who disappeared overnight.

Gameplay and reception details

Star Wars: Galactic Racer is noted for its arcade gameplay, restoring the genre's prestige since the era of the Nintendo 64. The game includes personalized ship construction, mythical circuits, and new tracks on locations such as Crait or Jakku, creating a mafia-style underground racing atmosphere.

Sales and player engagement

The title is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series and is sold for 59.99 € in its standard edition. On Steam, the game reached a peak of 18,052 players connected at the same time on October 11, with about 83% positive reviews, according to SteamDB. These figures pertain only to the PC version.