Getting Started

New to Trackmania Galaxy? This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get started.

Table of Contents

  1. What You Need
  2. Creating an Account
  3. Joining the Galaxy Community
  4. Next Steps

What You Need

Before jumping in, make sure you have the following:

  • ManiaPlanet — available on the ManiaPlanet website
  • TrackMania² Galaxy — free title pack, available in the ManiaPlanet store (search for “Galaxy”)
  • Openplanet — optional but recommended, enhances the overlay with plugins and utilities (openplanet.nl)

TrackMania² Galaxy is completely free. No Planets payment required.

Creating an Account

  1. Visit ManiaPlanet website and create a free account.
  2. Download and install ManiaPlanet.
  3. Launch the game and log in with your Ubisoft credentials.
  4. In the ManiaPlanet store, search for TrackMania² Galaxy and install the title pack.
  5. Restart the game — Galaxy will appear in your title pack list.

Joining the Galaxy Community

  1. Join our community on Discord — the main hub for updates, events, and support.
  2. Explore maps and community content on ManiaExchange.
  3. Install Openplanet to access community plugins like the Event Calendar.
  4. Check the Pursuit Forum for official announcements and patch notes.

Next Steps

Once you feel comfortable with the basics, check out our Gameplay Guides for tips on improving your times.

Trackmania Galaxy Wiki — Community maintained.