High-speed sci-fi racing fans have a new title to look forward to on Nintendo Switch. Star Racer, which first appeared on Kickstarter as a stretch goal following a November 2023 campaign, is officially confirmed for release on the console in Q3 2026.
For players waiting on a modern entry in Nintendo's dormant F-Zero franchise, Crossbridge Studios' upcoming title offers a similar retro-inspired yet modernized experience. The game blends high-speed racing mechanics with aerial combat, track creation tools, and unique event challenges.
Quick Facts
- Release Window: Q3 2026
- Platform: Nintendo Switch
- Multiplayer: Up to 4 players local split-screen
- Key Composers: Grant Kirkhope, Mason Lieberman, and Jules Conroy
Core Gameplay and Features
Star Racer focuses on intense, fast-paced racing across intergalactic circuits. Players must utilize drifting, boosting, firing, and soaring maneuvers to outpace rivals while avoiding cosmic hazards.
The game splits action between ground and air, incorporating gravity-defying glides and aerial combat across pavement and space tracks. For creative players, a dynamic track editor allows custom circuit design and sharing with friends.
Additionally, Event Races introduce rotating scenarios that alter traditional racing rules, including tracks consumed by lava, enemy interlopers, and precision-based targets trials.
Multiplayer and Audio Design
Couch multiplayer is supported with up to four players in local split-screen.
On the audio front, the soundtrack features contributions from composer Grant Kirkhope—known for his work on Banjo-Kazooie, GoldenEye 007, and Mario + Rabbids—alongside tracks from Mason Lieberman and Jules Conroy.
Star Racer arrives on the Nintendo Switch eShop in Q3 2026.