:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66970778/Racer_CinematicScreens1.0.jpg)
Star Wars Episode 1: Racer is out today for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.
The classic pod-racing simulator was announced for Nintendo Switch back in March and was originally given a May release date, but that was pushed for unspecified reasons. The retool of the Nintendo 64 game lets players commandeer different characters and podracers across a wide variety of tracks, managing the finicky vehicles throughout the race. Star Wars Episode I: Racer features both a single-player campaign and multiplayer split screen options.
The game originally came out in 1999, alongside the release of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. While this isn’t the first re-release — Star Wars Episode I: Racer released on GOG.com back in 2018 — this is the first time it is available on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. Last year, Disney and LucasArts approved a re-release of the game on replica Nintendo 64 cartridges as a collector’s item.
Star Wars Episode I: Racer is available for $14.99.
:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/7802385/NintendoSwitch_hardware_Joy_Con_08.jpg)
Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons
- $80
Prices taken at time of publishing.
An extra pair of Joy-Cons comes in handy for local multiplayer gaming. They come in a variety of color combinations.
Vox Media has affiliate partnerships. These do not influence editorial content, though Vox Media may earn commissions for products purchased via affiliate links. For more information, see our ethics policy.
