I cross the line with half my hood melted and the crowd a blur. I lost the podium because I skipped a rumor, not because I couldn’t drive. You feel that, too — the small choices that tilt a race from win to scrap metal.
I’ve chased every Favor in Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and I’m here to save you the trial-and-error. Read this and you’ll stop gambling with podiums and start collecting reliable advantages.
How to get every Favor in Star Wars: Galactic Racer
Every friendlier or shadier NPC you meet changes how the campaign plays out in real time.
There are 20 Favors spread across the campaign, each tied to a character, test type, or an event. They don’t promise a guaranteed podium, but they tilt the odds in your favor. I recommend treating them like small, repeatable investments: some are won through races, some via Mystery encounters, and some by completing field tests (Time Trial, Ramjet, Precision, Battling).
Below is the full table with every Favor and how to get it. Scan it early so you can plan which parts of the map, which NPCs, and which field tests to hunt down while you’re still racing for cash and parts.
| Name | Character | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Clandestine Aid | Darius Pax | N/A |
| Mad Genius | Hibi | N/A |
| Gadgeteer | N/A | Complete any six time trial field tests |
| Feet First | Sebulba | Finish Act 1 |
| Old Greats | Sebulba | Complete all the Tales of Podracing Events |
| Team Vranki | Hutts | Ensure Satisfactory rating from Hutt Backer when you reach Derven Acos |
| Deeper Pockets | Brokers | Ensure Satisfactory rating Broker Backer when you reach Derven Acos |
| Bloody Bounty | Pirates | Ensure Satisfactory rating Pirate Backer when you reach Derven Acos |
| Preferred Customer | N/A | Purchase any four parts from the Scrap Dealer |
| Smuggler’s Hope | N/A | Complete any six Ramjet field tests |
| Fan Club | Lyren Shok | Defeat Lyren Shok in a rival race |
| Racer Roulette | Biddy Blas | Temper Biddy Blas’ ego in a Mystery encounter |
| Victorious Loser | Griff Halloran | Defeat Griff Halloran in a rival race |
| Unassuming Prodigy | N/A | Complete two Precision field tests |
| Silent Defiance | Sen Fira | Defeat Sen Fira in a rival race |
| Underhanded Upperhand | Malis Vazosk | When you meet Malis Vazosk in a Mysetery Encounter, make a deal |
| Second Chance | Katja Mox | Impress Katja Mox in a Mystery Encounter |
| Family Legacy | Ary Quill | Defeat Ary Quill in a Rival Race |
| High Roller | Fola Kanjen | Defeat Fola Kanjen in a Rival Race |
| Brutal Calm | N/A | Complete two battling Field Tests |
How do I get all Favors in Galactic Racer?
Short answer: plan your route, talk to NPCs, and finish the right field tests. I recommend tracking the Narrative encounters you encounter on the map and marking the ones that offer Mystery encounters. Those can swing a Favor immediately if you handle the dialogue choices the right way.
What each Favor actually does (and why you should care)
I’ve watched a race flip from first to last because someone ignored a minor perk.
Each Favor provides a discrete benefit during races — survival boosts after crashes, small damage mitigation, or situational advantages against rival pilots. Think of a Favor as a heat-seeking missile for the finish line: it doesn’t do all the work, but aimed properly it changes the outcome.
Prioritize Favors tied to characters you face often (Lyren Shok, Griff Halloran, Fola Kanjen). If you see a Favor that requires field tests, decide whether that test matches your strengths: if you’re better at speed than precision, chase Time Trials and Ramjet tests first.
Can Favors be upgraded?
Yes. Ranks increase by completing specific repeatable tasks tied to each Favor. The game nudges you toward upgrading by giving clues in dialog or in mission rewards. Upgrades turn small advantages into game-changing ones, especially late in the campaign when margins are thin.
How to farm and upgrade Favors without wasting races
Most players grind parts and skip a lot of side content until a loss teaches them otherwise.
Mix races with targeted field tests. Use Rivals to pick off pilots whose Favors you need, and hit Mystery encounters when they appear — sometimes you just have to say the right thing to win a Favor. For parts-based Favors (like Preferred Customer), visit Scrap Dealers regularly; buying four parts is often cheaper than trying to win the same benefit on the track.
Platform note: if you play on Steam or consoles, pin map markers for NPCs you still need. Moyens I/O’s Checkpoint newsletter flagged several Mystery encounters that many players miss — sign up if you want on-the-run tips from people who catalog this stuff.
What are the easiest Favors to get early?
Complete two Precision tests for Unassuming Prodigy, two Battling tests for Brutal Calm, or six Time Trials for Gadgeteer. These are repeatable and don’t require special NPC timing, so they’re the fastest wins when you’re still learning the tracks.
Final tactical note: if you’re balancing credits and time, buy parts and run field tests on days you don’t have a ranked race. Favors stack, and when they do, the math favors you — but only if you’ve planned which ones to pursue. Do you want to gamble on raw skill, or pocket a few small edges and change the odds?
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