All Arcade Gold Medals in Star Wars Galactic Racer – Complete Guide

TL;DR

• Arcade mode has 50 time trial events in the base game, each using a preset vehicle.
• Beating Gold in all 50 unlocks the Big Mystery Racer trophy/achievement — the hardest in the game.
• You cannot use your Campaign vehicle in Arcade. Each event gives you a fixed build.
• Hitting checkpoints reduces your time — skipping them can make Gold nearly impossible.
• Perfect Landings and smart Ramjet use are the two biggest factors separating Gold from Silver.
• Deluxe Edition players get 3 bonus Arcade events, but it is unconfirmed if those count toward the trophy.
• Expect to spend 15 to 30 hours clearing all 50 Gold times.

Arcade mode in Star Wars Galactic Racer is where the game really tests your driving. No Campaign upgrades. No lucky Favor picks. Just you, a preset vehicle, and a Gold time that demands near-perfect execution. If you are going for the Big Mystery Racer trophy or achievement, you need Gold in every single one of the 50 base-game events. This guide covers all the Gold Medal times you need to beat, how Arcade works, and the tips that will actually help you get there.

For broader help with the game, see our full Star Wars Galactic Racer podracing guide and tips and tricks guide.

How Arcade Mode Works in Star Wars Galactic Racer

Arcade is a standalone mode completely separate from the Campaign. You pick an event, get handed a specific vehicle and track, and race against the clock. There is no story progression, no Favors to pick, and no upgrade build to lean on. Every event is self-contained.

Each Arcade event has three medal thresholds — Bronze, Silver, and Gold. For the Big Mystery Racer trophy, only Gold counts. There are exactly 50 Arcade events in the base game, spread across all four vehicle classes: Landspeeder, Speeder Bike, Skim Speeder, and Podracer.

Some events have specific themes baked in — Podracer races against rival AI, events focused on staying Frozen or Cooled, runs that reward Perfect Landings, and timed checkpoint routes. Knowing the theme ahead of time helps you plan your approach.

The Deluxe Edition includes 3 bonus Arcade events tied to the Kor Sarun vehicles. Whether these count toward the Big Mystery Racer trophy is still unconfirmed at the time of writing.

What Makes Arcade Gold Times Hard

The preset vehicles in Arcade sometimes come with Installed Parts and Traits already loaded. Some of those Traits work for you — others actively work against you, like ones that increase Ramjet heat generation or shorten your Redline window. You cannot swap them out. You adapt.

A few things matter most when chasing Gold:

• Checkpoints give time bonuses. Every Arcade event has checkpoint gates placed around the track. Going through them reduces your overall time. Skipping them is one of the most common reasons people miss Gold by a frustrating margin. Always take the checkpoints.
• Perfect Landings are free speed. Any jump or aerial section is an opportunity to land cleanly and pick up a bonus. The game evaluates your landing approach before you hit the ground, so set up your trajectory early rather than correcting at the last second.
• Ramjet timing is critical. The Ramjet is your fastest boost, but overheat it and you lose abilities, Afterburner, and straight-line speed for the rest of the event. Activate it on long straights when heat is manageable, and let it cool before the next push.
• Racing line matters more than boost. Especially on Podracer events, taking a bad line through a corner and then hitting Ramjet is slower than taking a tight clean line at normal speed. Get the route right first.

If you are only a few seconds off Gold, fix your racing line and checkpoint route before worrying about boost timing. Those two changes alone close most gaps.

For more on core mechanics like Ramjet use and landing bonuses, see our guide on how to use the starting boost and our breakdown of Perfect Landings in Star Wars Galactic Racer.

All Arcade Gold Medal Times in Star Wars Galactic Racer

All Arcade Gold Medal Times in Star Wars Galactic Racer

Below are the confirmed Gold Medal times for all 50 base-game Arcade events, grouped by vehicle class. Times listed are what you need to beat or match for a Gold Medal.

Landspeeder Arcade Gold Times

• Jakku – Landspeeder Ace: 1:19
• Sentinel I – Acid Ringer: 1:00
• Lantaana – Magma Bend: 1:47
• Crait – Crimson Ribbon: 1:19
• Ando Prime – Blizzard Piercer: 1:31

Speeder Bike Arcade Gold Times

• Lantaana – Speeder Bike Ace: 1:22
• Ando Prime – Speeder Bike Champion: 1:49
• Lantaana – Little Ahlren: 1:03
• Crait – Salty Sprint: 1:06
• Jakku – Scrap Cycler: 1:07
• Lantaana – Jungle Flow: 1:16
• Ando Prime – Ice Needle: 1:28
• Sentinel I – River Runner: 1:00
• Derven Acos – Breakneck Arena: 1:25
• Sentinel I – Shield Smart: 1:36
• Jakku – Super Surge: 1:16
• Crait – Red-Eye Rush: 2:09
• Jakku – Ramjet Run: 1:20

Skim Speeder Arcade Gold Times

• Ando Prime – Skim Speeder Pilot: 1:13
• Sentinel I – Skim Speeder Ace: 1:34
• Crait – Skim Speeder Champion: 1:12
• Ando Prime – Pipeline Express: 1:02
• Jakku – Iron Weaver: 1:42
• Sentinel I – Wasteland Looper: 1:04
• Lantaana – Cool Runnings: 2:03
• Lantaana – Risky Rider: 2:03
• Crait – Salt Mines: 2:03

Podracer Arcade Gold Times

• Tatooine – King of the Racers: 2:31
• Lantaana – Six-Limbed Fury: 2:25
• Ando Prime – Veknoid’s Charm: 2:22
• Lantaana – Assassin’s Ploy: 1:46
• Ando Prime – Er’Kit Ambition: 1:42
• Crait – Hope of the Toong: 2:28
• Jakku – Scrapper’s Run: 1:54
• Tatooine – Twin Sun Flight: 1:32
• Lantaana – Volcanic Velocity: 2:01

Note: The full 50-event list is populated from confirmed sources at launch. Additional times will be added as they are verified. Some events vary slightly between platforms.

For a closer look at how different vehicles handle, check out our guide on all vehicle stats in Star Wars Galactic Racer and the best podracers to use.

Big Mystery Racer Trophy — What You Need to Know

Big Mystery Racer is widely considered the hardest trophy in the game, rated 8/10 difficulty by experienced trophy hunters. The platinum requires it, and it alone can add 15 to 30 hours to your playthrough depending on how quickly your driving clicks with each vehicle class.

A few things worth knowing before you start:

• Every event must be Gold. There are exactly 50 base-game Arcade events and you need Gold in all 50. Silver in one does not count. There is no partial credit.
• Arcade is separate from Campaign progress. Your upgraded Campaign build does not carry over. Each event gives you a preset vehicle, so knowledge of game mechanics matters more than your save file.
• Some times are strict, some are forgiving. Not every Gold time is nightmarish. A handful will come easily on your first or second run. The harder ones — especially later Podracer events — demand clean laps with no wasted seconds.
• Retries are free and instant. If a run goes wrong early, restart immediately. Do not waste two minutes finishing a lap you already know is too slow.
• Save the hardest events for last. Get comfortable with each vehicle class in Campaign first. Podracers especially feel very different from Landspeeders and Speeder Bikes — learning them in a low-stakes environment before tackling their Gold times saves a lot of frustration.

Earning your first Arcade Gold in any event also unlocks the Friendly Exhibition Race bronze trophy, so that one takes care of itself as you work through the list.

Tips for Getting Arcade Gold Medals Faster

Learn the Checkpoint Layout First

On your first run of any Arcade event, spend it learning where the checkpoints are rather than trying to push for Gold. A single missed checkpoint can cost you three to five seconds — more than enough to drop you from Gold to Silver. Once you know the route, optimize the lap.

Master Perfect Landings on Jump Sections

Jump sections appear frequently in Arcade events. Landing cleanly gives you a time bonus that, over a full lap, adds up fast. The key is preparing your approach before you hit the ramp — not trying to correct in the air. For more detail on how this system works, see our Perfect Landing guide.

Manage Ramjet Heat Carefully

In Arcade, an overheated Ramjet does not just slow you down temporarily — it can effectively end your Gold attempt for that run. The vehicles in Arcade are preset with specific heat tolerances, and some have traits that make the Redline window shorter than you expect. Only push Ramjet when you have a clear straight with room to cool before the next technical section.

Use Knife Edge on Skim Speeder Events

Skim Speeders carry the highest top speed of the three Campaign vehicle classes, but they corner wide. In Arcade events with tight sections, activate Knife Edge to sharpen your cornering angle. Ignoring this and taking wide lines adds seconds to your time.

Podracer Events Against AI — Focus on Position, Not Pure Time

Some Podracer Arcade events are race-format rather than pure time trial. In these, you are finishing ahead of opponents, not just beating a clock. Aggressive driving and using your Airbrake to cut corners matters more here than Ramjet endurance. Check out more on the best racer styles for different situations.

Do Not Overlook the Cooled and Frozen Events

Some Arcade events specifically reward staying in a Cooled or Frozen status. These events play completely differently from standard runs — your goal shifts from all-out speed to maintaining the right vehicle temperature. Read the event description before starting so you know what you are being scored on.

Best Order to Tackle All 50 Arcade Gold Medals

Most players recommend finishing the Campaign first and getting comfortable with each vehicle class before committing to Arcade Gold runs. Here is a sensible order:

• Start with Landspeeder events. This is the vehicle you spend the most time with in Campaign, so it will feel the most familiar. Clear these first to build confidence.
• Move to Speeder Bike. Faster and less durable than the Landspeeder — the Kinetic Burst ability matters a lot here. Get comfortable with the momentum before going for Gold times.
• Then Skim Speeder. The trickiest of the three Campaign classes. Wide cornering catches a lot of players off guard. Practice the Knife Edge mechanic before trying timed events.
• Leave Podracer events last. Podracers are the most extreme vehicle in the game — extreme speed, extreme fragility. They appear in Campaign later and feel completely different from anything else. Save them for when you are already sharp on the other classes.

If you want to read more about how long the game takes to finish and how Arcade fits into the overall completion roadmap, see our guide on how long Star Wars Galactic Racer takes to beat.

Arcade vs Campaign — Key Differences to Remember

A lot of players come into Arcade expecting it to feel like Campaign, and that mismatch costs them time. Here is what is different:

• No upgrade build. The preset vehicle comes as-is. You cannot swap Parts, equip Abilities, or pick Favors. What the event gives you is what you race with.
• No Ramjet Field Test or Scrap Dealer nodes. Those Campaign helpers do not exist here. Every second counts from the starting line.
• Themes change the goal. Some events are pure speed. Others want Perfect Landings, Cooled status, or clean checkpoint passes. Read the event objective before your first run.
• Preset vehicles may have debuffing Traits. Some event vehicles come with negative Traits installed — shorter Redline windows, increased heat generation, reduced armor. You cannot remove them. Adjust your playstyle instead.

For help with Campaign-specific mechanics like abilities and tuning, check out our guides on all abilities, how to upgrade abilities, how to reset tuning points, and how to fix faults and repair parts.

Where to Get Star Wars Galactic Racer

Star Wars Galactic Racer is available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. You can pick it up from the following stores:

• Steam (PC)
• PlayStation Store (PS5)
• Xbox Store
• Epic Games Store (PC)

Also worth checking: how to play Star Wars Galactic Racer free on Amazon Luna and our full Star Wars Galactic Racer review.

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