Racer Styles

Overview

A Racer Style is a passive build that shapes how a racer drives: each one is built around a single part of the racing, such as the Ramjet, Takedowns or Abilities, and rewards leaning into it. There are 14. [1]

Styles are unlocked by playing. Most are earned by doing the thing the style is about, so the Ramjet styles come from time spent on the Ramjet and the combat styles from Takedowns. One is available from the start and one is reserved for the Galactic League champion. [1]

In multiplayer each racer comes with one style; see the multiplayer roster. Winning the Galactic Gauntlet with every style is the Racing Master achievement, which 0.1% of Steam players had a week after release. [1][2]

From the Start

• Survivor: a defensive style for racing without interference. Available from the start. [1]

Ramjet

Earned by total time spent on the Ramjet.

• Redliner: a high-risk style that pushes the Ramjet to its limit. Unlocks after 375 seconds on the Ramjet. [1]
• Ramjet Rider: a controlled style for keeping the Ramjet running as long as possible. Unlocks after 950 seconds on the Ramjet. [1]

Takedowns

Earned by total Takedowns.

• Brawler: an aggressive style that rewards fighting and Takedowns. Unlocks at 20 Takedowns. [1]
• Firebug: built for short, powerful bursts of speed from the Ramjet. Unlocks at 48 Takedowns. [1]

Abilities

Earned by total Abilities activated.

• Tech Expert: built to get the most from Abilities. Unlocks at 80 Abilities. [1]
• Engineer: benefits from clearing negative status effects. Unlocks at 110 Abilities. [1]
• Ice Cold: built around the Frozen status effect. Unlocks at 160 Abilities. [1]

Tour Events

Earned in the Galactic Tour.

• Tenacious: holds up in risky situations. Unlocks after taking part in 4 Tour events. [1]
• Afterburner: relies on the Afterburner rather than the Ramjet. Unlocks after winning 35 Tour events. [1]
• Slipstreamer: overtakes by using opponents’ slipstreams. Unlocks after winning 40 Tour events. [1]
• Clean Racer: rewards racing without combat. Unlocks after winning 60 Tour events. [1]

Other

• Stunt Runner: uses jumps to surprise opponents and extend the Afterburner. Unlocks after 240 seconds airborne. [1]
• Weaponised: built for offence. Unlocks on becoming Galactic League champion. [1]

References

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