Retro-racing fans, it’s time to buckle up! Whatnot Games and Crossbridge Games have officially announced that Star Racer, the high-octane, retro-inspired combat racer, is making its way to the Nintendo Switch on September 3, 2026.
If you’ve been itching for a game that blends classic 90s sci-fi racing nostalgia with modern combat mechanics and customisation, pre-orders are live right now on the Nintendo eShop—so you can lock in your spot on the grid early.
What is Star Racer?
If you grew up loving fast-paced sci-fi racers like F-Zero or aerial combat classics like Star Fox, Star Racer is built right for your alley. Inspired by iconic 90s aesthetics and animation, this game combines blisteringly fast ground racing with gravity-defying aerial action.
In Star Racer, speed alone won’t secure your spot on the podium. Players must balance weapon warfare, precision drifting, and strategic energy management. Every boost drains your energy reserves, which are also required for healing—meaning you’ll need split-second decision-making to survive rival attacks and hostile environments.
Key Features to Look Out For
- High-Octane Combat & Flight: Race on neon-drenched tracks, take off into the skies with aerial glides, and blast opponents with a devastating arsenal of weapons.
- Dynamic Hazards: From icy straights and lava-covered roads to turrets and mines, no two circuits are completely safe.
- Robust Track Editor: Want to test your friends? Use the in-game Track Editor with full online functionality to design, set hazards, and share your custom circuits with players worldwide.
- Event Races: Adapt to wild, rotating scenarios like precision-based target trials and extreme hazard courses.
- 4-Player Split-Screen Multiplayer: Grab up to three friends on the couch for old-school split-screen local multiplayer action.
- An Epic OST Featuring Grant Kirkhope: The game boasts an energetic soundtrack with select tracks composed by gaming icon Grant Kirkhope (Banjo-Kazooie, GoldenEye 007, Mario + Rabbids), alongside tunes from Mason Lieberman and Jules Conroy.
Pre-Orders Are Live Now!
Following its successful PC run, bringing Star Racer to Nintendo’s hybrid console is a perfect match for portable high-speed combat.
Head over to the Nintendo eShop today to place your pre-order ahead of the official launch on September 3, 2026. Will you be grabbing your spot on the starting line? Let us know in the comments below!
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