We may have some sour news for those anticipating the release of Star Wars Episode I: Racer for the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch, since developer Aspyr has revealed that the game will not be releasing tomorrow, on the 12th of May, as initially intended.
As just revealed by developer Aspyr — the studio that has been porting classic Star Wars titles to modern consoles — Star Wars Episode I: Racer will not be releasing tomorrow because of the Coronavirus pandemic that has forced developers to work from home.
Unfortunately, the developer doesn't give us a tentative release date for Star Wars Episode I: Racer, so players will have to keep waiting for more official announcements in regards to the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch port. The did, however, reassure that they will be updating players as soon as possible.
Star Wars Episode I: Racer was initially revealed to release for the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch after a Nintendo Direct Mini presentation that was streamed in March, and it is a proper port of the original game that released for the Nintendo 64 in the late 90s; based on that one scene from the Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace movie.
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We are so excited to share Star Wars Episode l: Racer with you soon! Unfortunately, due to the ongoing work from home requirements across the industry, the game will be further delayed on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. We’ll be back with an update as soon as possible.
— Aspyr (@AspyrMedia) May 11, 2020
Take the controls as Anakin Skywalker, or any one of over 21 Podracers, and feel the full-force blast of two massive jet engines at simulated speeds of up to 600 mph. Rein in a turbine-driven chariot through 8 spectacular worlds. Negotiate through flaming methane lakes, Tusken Raider assaults, ant-gravity tunnels and much more in a pulse-punding, do-or-die fight to the finish where anyone will do anything to cross the finish line. How far will you go?
Star Wars: Episode I Racer is expected to release for the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch soon.
