Star Wars: Galactic Racer Guide: All Multiplayer Characters & How to Unlock

STAR WARS: Galactic Racer packs 19 playable racers into its multiplayer modes, and most of them are locked behind progression ranks when you first boot up the game. The cast is drawn straight from the main campaign, so if a particular alien racer caught your eye during the story, there's a real chance you can get behind their wheel online. Here's exactly who's available, what Racer Style they bring to the grid, and what it takes to unlock them.

How many playable characters are in Star Wars: Galactic Racer multiplayer?

The total count sits at 19 racers across multiplayer, but that number splits across two distinct modes. The main multiplayer events feature 13 characters, all unlocked through rank progression. The protagonist Shade is available from the start with no unlock requirement, while the remaining 12 join your roster as you climb the multiplayer ladder.

The other 6 racers belong to Podracing, a separate multiplayer mode that unlocks at Multiplayer Level 5. All six Podracing characters are available automatically once that mode opens up, so you don't need to grind ranks to access them.

All standard multiplayer characters and unlock ranks

Every character in the standard multiplayer pool comes with a fixed Racer Style, which determines their starting build and the Parts associated with them. This matters for how you approach early races with each racer, since their style shapes the playstyle from the moment you select them.

What are Racer Styles and why do they matter?

Each character's Racer Style is more than a label. It defines the Parts that come pre-equipped with that racer and sets the foundation for how you build them out in multiplayer. A Brawler like Malis Vazosk plays differently from a Slipstreamer like Sen Fira, even on the same track.

The practical takeaway is that unlocking a new character isn't just a cosmetic change. You're also gaining access to a new starting build that might suit certain tracks or playstyles better than your current setup. Kestar Bool's Weaponised style, locked behind Rank 40, is the most grind-intensive unlock on the list, but it represents a meaningfully different approach to racing.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer Guide: All Multiplayer Characters & How to Unlock Them

What's the fastest path to unlocking the full roster?

The unlock gates are tied strictly to Multiplayer Rank, so consistent play in online events is the only way forward. The early ranks move quickly, getting you Katja Mox, Griff Halloran, Ary Quill, and Soren Zaks before Rank 10. The real commitment starts after Rank 12, where the gaps between unlocks widen noticeably.

The final stretch from Rank 34 to Rank 40 for Kestar Bool is the longest single gap on the unlock list. If a specific character from the campaign is your target, check their rank requirement early and set that as your progression milestone rather than trying to unlock everyone at once.

For everything else you need heading into launch, the Star Wars: Galactic Racer release date and regional start times guide has the exact timing breakdown so you know when to queue up. If you're still deciding which version to buy, the editions, prices, and pre-order bonuses guide breaks down every option.

Full character unlock summary

To recap the key numbers: 13 characters in standard multiplayer (1 automatic, 12 through ranks up to 40), plus 6 Podracing characters that unlock automatically when you hit Multiplayer Level 5. Every character carries a unique Racer Style with its own Parts set, making each unlock a genuine gameplay addition rather than a reskin.

For more on everything Fuse Games has built into this racer, browse the full Star Wars: Galactic Racer strategy guides collection, which covers favors, achievements, racer styles, and more as the game launches.