Video game updates: Kumarn horror game set for 2027, Anakin Skywalker missing from Star Wars Racer

By PulseAugur Editorial · [2 sources] · 2026-08-18 13:08

Two separate video game development updates have been published. Kumarn: The Wandering Spirit, a Thai folklore horror adventure game by WereBuff Studio, is slated for a 2027 release and will be published by Wired Productions. Separately, Matt Webster, CEO of Fuse Games, discussed the absence of Anakin Skywalker from the launch of Star Wars Galactic Racer, stating the team prioritizes accuracy. AI

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