Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) and Lucasfilm have revealed an exciting new chapter in interactive Star Wars storytelling with the release of the official trailer and key art for Star Wars: Beyond Victory - A Mixed Reality Playset. This innovative mixed reality experience, designed exclusively for Meta Quest 3 and 3S headsets, promises to immerse players in the high-octane world of podracing while blending a powerful narrative with cutting-edge virtual and mixed reality technology. Set during the Reign of the Empire, the game introduces a fresh story that celebrates the action, imagination, and storytelling that define the Star Wars universe.
The newly released trailer offers a nearly two-minute glimpse into the game’s dynamic gameplay, featuring high-speed podracing, detailed schematics, and a cast of both new and familiar characters. Directed by Jose Perez III, Star Wars: Beyond Victory aims to deliver a unique experience that allows players to step into the Star Wars galaxy in an entirely new way. “This experience is designed to celebrate storytelling, action, imagination, and everything we love about Star Wars,” said Perez in a press release. “We wanted to give players a new way to step inside the galaxy and make it their own.”
The game’s narrative centers on Volo Bolus, a four-armed pilot with dreams of podracing glory, mentored by the notorious Sebulba, a fan-favorite character from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. The trailer highlights the thrilling world of podracing, with sequences that capture the raw speed and lightning reflexes required to navigate treacherous courses. The experience is further enriched by a talented voice cast, including Bobby Moynihan, known for his role in LEGO Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past, Fin Argus from Queer as Folk, and Lilimar Hernandez of Inside Out 2. Returning Star Wars voice actors include Lewis MacLeod, reprising his role as Sebulba, and Greg Proops, once again voicing the race commentator Fode.
Star Wars: Beyond Victory distinguishes itself with three distinct gameplay modes, each offering a unique way to engage with the Star Wars universe. These modes, detailed in the official announcement, cater to a variety of play styles, from narrative-driven adventures to creative sandbox experiences. The game’s innovative use of mixed reality transforms players’ physical spaces into immersive Star Wars environments, making it a standout addition to the franchise’s gaming legacy. Here are the three distinct game modes, as revealed on StarWars.com:
Adventure Mode delivers the primary narrative journey placing players in the role of Volo Bolus, an ambitious four-armed pilot mentored by none other than podracing legend Sebulba. Through a mix of fully immersive VR and mixed-reality, players will experience an epic Star Wars story from a bold new perspective. Other characters seen in new key art for Beyond Victory include Sebulba’s pink-haired business partner Luuda, Volo’s Aleena friend Deland Tyerell, a Twi’lek mechanic named Sornah, and Grakkus the Hutt, a character familiar to fans of Marvel's Star Wars (2015) flagship and the Poe Dameron comic. Arcade Mode transforms the player’s physical space into a holotable-style racing arena where high-speed podraces are controlled from a top-down view. Each track features multiple paths to the finish line providing fast, replayable fun for fans of classic arcade gameplay. Playset Mode invites players to unleash their creativity in a dynamic sandbox from a galaxy far, far away. Using unlockable digital action figures, including vehicles and iconic characters, populate your physical environment and stage your own Star Wars stories.
The game’s development by ILM, a studio renowned for its groundbreaking visual effects and immersive storytelling, ensures a high level of polish and authenticity. The trailer showcases stunning visuals, from the sleek designs of podracers to the vibrant environments that evoke the Star Wars galaxy’s iconic aesthetic. The inclusion of mixed reality technology allows players to interact with the game world in their own physical spaces, creating a seamless blend of digital and real-world elements.
Star Wars: Beyond Victory builds on the legacy of podracing, first introduced in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, and reimagines it for a new generation of players. The game’s setting during the Reign of the Empire places it in a timeline rich with narrative potential, offering a fresh perspective on the Star Wars universe far removed from the Jedi and Sith conflicts that often dominate the franchise’s stories. The inclusion of characters like Grakkus the Hutt, previously seen in Marvel’s Star Wars (2015) and Poe Dameron comics, adds depth and continuity for longtime fans.
The game’s debut at Star Wars Celebration 2025 in Japan earlier this year provided attendees with hands-on access to demo stations, offering a taste of both the narrative-driven Adventure Mode and the fast-paced Arcade Mode. ILM and Meta’s collaboration on the project underscores their commitment to pushing the boundaries of immersive gaming, with Star Wars: Beyond Victory poised to redefine how fans interact with the galaxy far, far away.
Star Wars: Beyond Victory - A Mixed Reality Playset is set to launch on October 7, 2025, exclusively for Meta Quest 3 and 3S headsets. Rated Teen, the game will be available for purchase through the Meta Horizon Store, where players can also add it to their wishlists. For more details, visit StarWars.com.
