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Star Wars Galactic Racer Prestige Guide: How to Prestige

Updated 2026-06-24

What Is Prestige in Star Wars Galactic Racer?

Prestige is a core progression mechanic in Star Wars Galactic Racer that allows you to reset your progress in exchange for powerful permanent bonuses. When you reach the maximum level with your current podracer or pilot, you can choose to prestige, which resets your level and certain upgrades but grants you prestige tokens. These tokens can be spent on exclusive perks, cosmetic items, and stat boosts that carry over to your next playthrough.

Understanding when and how to prestige is crucial for optimizing your long-term progression. Unlike a standard restart, prestige rewards you for your dedication and gives you a significant edge in competitive modes.

Prestige is available after you complete the main campaign and reach level 50 with any pilot. You can check your progress in the Progression tab of the main menu.

What Do You Keep When You Prestige?

Not everything is lost when you prestige. Knowing what carries over helps you plan your strategy. Here is a breakdown of what remains and what resets.

Carried Over

  • Prestige tokens (spent on permanent upgrades)
  • Cosmetic unlocks (skins, decals, paint jobs)
  • In-game currency (credits)
  • Achievement progress
  • Account-bound collectibles

Reset

  • Pilot level (back to 1)
  • Podracer level and upgrades
  • Unlocked tracks (must be re-unlocked)
  • Challenge progress
  • Temporary boost items

The most valuable assets you keep are prestige tokens. These allow you to purchase permanent stat increases like acceleration, top speed, and handling. You also retain all cosmetic items, so your podracer will still look unique even after a reset.

Focus on spending your credits before prestiging. Credits are kept, but you will lose access to high-level tracks and vendors until you progress again. Stock up on upgrade parts and consumables first.

How to Prestige: Step-by-Step

Follow these steps to prestige successfully in Star Wars Galactic Racer. The process is straightforward but requires careful preparation.

  1. Reach Level 50

    Complete races, challenges, and the campaign to level your pilot to 50. This is the minimum requirement to unlock the prestige option.

  2. Complete All Campaign Chapters

    Ensure you have finished every chapter in the campaign mode. Some prestige bonuses are locked behind campaign completion.

  3. Spend Your Credits

    Visit the upgrade shop and spend all your credits on permanent podracer upgrades. Credits are kept, but you will lose access to the shop temporarily after reset.

  4. Navigate to the Prestige Menu

    Open the main menu, go to Progression, and select the Prestige tab. You will see your current level and the rewards for prestiging.

  5. Confirm Prestige

    Select the Prestige button and confirm your choice. Your pilot will reset to level 1, and you will receive your prestige tokens.

After confirming, you will be returned to the starting area with your new level. You can immediately spend your prestige tokens in the Prestige Shop for permanent upgrades.

Best Prestige Strategies for Maximum Gain

To get the most out of each prestige cycle, follow these strategies. They are based on efficient leveling and token acquisition.

  • Focus on Daily and Weekly Challenges: These offer massive experience bonuses. Completing them regularly will cut your leveling time in half.
  • Race on High-Difficulty Tracks: Higher difficulty grants more experience per race. Once you are comfortable, set the AI to Hard or Expert.
  • Use Experience Boosters: Save any experience boost items you find for when you are grinding levels. They stack with challenge bonuses.
  • Prioritize Token Spending: Always spend your prestige tokens on permanent stat upgrades first. Cosmetic items are tempting, but stats give you a real edge.
  • Plan Multiple Prestiges: Each prestige cycle increases the token reward slightly. Plan to prestige at least three times to unlock the most powerful bonuses.

Do not prestige right before a major update or event. Event rewards are often tied to your current level, and resetting could lock you out of exclusive content until you level up again.

Common Prestige Mistakes to Avoid

Many players make avoidable mistakes when prestiging. Here are the most common pitfalls and how to steer clear of them.

  • Prestiging Too Early: Reaching level 50 is the minimum, but waiting until you have completed all side challenges and collected all upgrade parts is better. You will get more tokens and lose less progress.
  • Ignoring the Prestige Shop: Some players hoard tokens. Spend them immediately on stat boosts to make your next run faster.
  • Not Using Boosters: Experience boosters are useless if you prestige without using them. Pop them before your final races to maximize your leveling speed.
  • Forgetting to Save Credits: Credits are kept, but if you have zero credits, you will struggle to buy basic upgrades after reset. Always leave a buffer.

FAQ

How many times can I prestige?
You can prestige up to 10 times in Star Wars Galactic Racer. Each cycle increases the token reward and unlocks exclusive prestige-only cosmetics.

Does prestige affect multiplayer?
Yes. Your prestige level is visible in multiplayer lobbies, and the stat boosts you purchase apply to all game modes, including online races.

Can I undo a prestige?
No. Once you confirm, the reset is permanent. Make sure you are ready before proceeding.

What is the fastest way to level after prestige?
Focus on completing the campaign again on Hard difficulty. You will earn double experience for story missions on your second playthrough.

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