There is now less need to split up your group of friends in Star Wars: Galactic Racer. Fuse Games’ October 22, 2026 update increased the online party limit from three to six. The same patch includes keyboard presets, technical fixes, and a vehicle customization warning to keep in mind after updating. Returning players should first review their party, control layout, and garage preferences. The most noticeable change for those who want to race with a larger group is the increased party capacity.
The Six-Player Limit Makes It Easier to Play with Friends
Online parties can now include six players. If you have been planning around the old three-player limit, you can reconsider how many friends can join your party. In practical terms, this allows more of the players who want to race together to gather under a single invitation group. Even so, it is a good idea to confirm who will participate and who is ready to play before sending invitations. This lets you start racing in a more organized way instead of building the party and changing settings at the same time.
The credits awarded to players who join a Tour in progress have also increased from 4,000 to 6,000. Consider this separately from the party-limit change: one affects the size of the group, while the other concerns the starting resources awarded for joining an ongoing Tour.
Keyboard Presets Are Available; Full Remapping Is Coming Later
The new presets support AZERTY and right- and left-handed play. Full key-remapping support is planned for a future update; it is not a feature of the current patch. Selecting a preset and assigning every command to an individual key serve different needs. If one of the preset layouts suits you, you can use it as a starting point. If you need to move a specific command to a particular key, check the settings screen to see whether the current options support it. Before your first race, do not limit your review to the directional keys. Check the locations of the other commands you use frequently as well. Learning your new control layout before starting a Tour with friends will make it easier to focus on the new setup.
Match the Technical Fixes to the Issue You Experienced
The patch includes fixes for party stability, PS5 connectivity, and crashes caused by AMD Frame Interpolation. It also removes an option in the PC multiplayer menu that could accidentally cause players to exit the game. Evaluate the patch based on the issue you previously experienced. A connection error is not the same as a control preference or visual smoothness issue. If a problem persists, recording the platform, menu, and action during which it occurred will make your support request easier to understand.
Do Not Return to the Campaign Without Checking the Garage
The developer notes that some campaign vehicle customizations may be reset. After installing the update, review your garage selections and reconfigure any preferences that have changed. It is helpful to check the vehicle’s current settings first. If you encounter an appearance or preference that differs from what you expected, determine exactly what changed; do not conclude that all your saved progress has been deleted based solely on a customization difference.
ItemGold’s Take
For those who play with larger groups, the value of this patch lies in making it easier to prepare for races together. If you are planning a separate Steam purchase, you can browse the ItemGold Steam Wallet Code category. You do not need a wallet code to download the current update. When making a purchase, ensure that the product terms match your account’s store country and currency.
FAQ
What is the new party limit?
The online friend-party capacity has increased from three to six players.
Can I freely remap all keyboard keys?
Full key-remapping support is not available yet. This update adds preset keyboard layouts.
How many credits are awarded for joining a Tour in progress?
6,000 credits instead of the previous 4,000.
What should I check in the campaign after updating?
Your vehicle customizations. The developer warns that some selections may be reset.
What information should I record if my connection issue persists?
Note your platform, the screen where the error occurred, and the action you performed immediately beforehand to provide specific details in your support request.
