PHASE 1 OF 4
Start
Match the long main circuit, not the special map
Practical checkpoint
Match your game to the map configuration.
Derven Acos / Main forward long circuit
The Galactic Gauntlet
Its Special Shakedown is a different 23.1 km point-to-point map with four gates and one alternative.
Route length23.9 km/lap
Laps / formattwo laps
Checkpoints6
Alternate map lines29
01 / Preparation
Check your event configuration
Its Special Shakedown is a different 23.1 km point-to-point map with four gates and one alternative.
ROUTE: Main forward long circuit
The published route details describe 23.9 km/lap with 6 checkpoints. Special, mined, reverse and memory versions can differ. Verify the exact version before using a guide.
02 / Step-by-step
Follow the racing plan
Select a phase to see the next recommended action. These are driving strategies, not fabricated turn-by-turn coordinates.
PHASE 2 OF 4
Navigate
Learn all six gates on an initial conservative lap
Practical checkpoint
Use in-game route markers rather than assuming an unverified turn.
PHASE 3 OF 4
Assess
Evaluate only one of the many graph branches at a time
Practical checkpoint
Inspect any alternate on the actual route diagram first.
PHASE 4 OF 4
Finish
Prioritize a clean second lap over untested shortcuts
Practical checkpoint
Keep your timing comparison within the same event settings.
03 / Visual reference
Real game screenshot
This source image illustrates the world or relevant game environment. It is not presented as a precise checkpoint or shortcut image from this named race.
04 / Check your route
6 checkpoints / 29 map alternatives
The mapped layout contains 6 mandatory checkpoint locations and 29 alternate graph lines. No alternative is automatically the fastest. Review the 2D or 3D course map to identify its entrance, legal rejoin and next checkpoint. Then compare two clean attempts in the same event version.
IDS has not independently driven and timed every alternate route. We avoid invented turns, confirmed-shortcut labels, or fake screenshots. For first-hand player reports, see the shortcut evidence desk.
CHECK REAL MAP AND 3D ROUTE ↗05 / Sources
Verify the details
Reviewed October 17, 2026. Game rules and events may change with patches.