| Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds | |||
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| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | DLC & Pre-Order | Review |
| Release Date | |
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| PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, NSW September 25, 2025 NSW2 December 4, 2025 More Details |
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| Genre | |
| Racing | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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$69.99 |
| Developer | Publisher |
| Sonic Team | SEGA |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| 1-4 Players (Local Co-Op) 1-12 Players (Online Co-Op) |
ESRB E Parental Guidance (Australian Classification Board) |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| 10+ Hours | Yes |
| Official Website | Official Website for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds |
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Latest News
⚫︎ More characters are confirmed to be coming to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds in future free updates. NiGHTS from Nights Into Dreams, AiAi from Super Monkey Ball, Tangle, and Whisper from the IDW comics are confirmed to be joining the game's roster.
⚫︎ During the November 2025 PlayStation State of Play, SEGA announced that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is expanding its roster with SpongeBob SquarePants joining the racing circuit on November 19. SEGA also confirmed a line-up of free post-launch racers, starting with NIGHTS in December 2025, followed by AiAi in January 2026, and Tangle & Whisper in February 2026.
⚫︎ Sonic Racing: Crossworlds Adds Ichiban Kasuga in Free 'Like a Dragon' Crossover (Game8)
⚫︎ Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches December 4 (Gematsu)
⚫︎ Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Update Adds Persona 5’s Joker on October 22 (Final Weapon)
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Overview
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, revealed in December 2024, is the latest installment in SEGA’s Sonic Racing franchise. Building upon its predecessors, this title aims to be "Sonic game, driving game, and action game all-in-one," while bringing together characters from the Sonic universe and other SEGA properties. The game launched on September 25, 2025, on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. A Nintendo Switch 2 version arrives in December 4 of the same year.
Key to the game are the Travel Rings. During races, the leading racer chooses the "CrossWorld" for the second lap, shifting the track to a different dimension. As terrains change, so too must players adapt to the different environments, whether it be by land, sea, or air. These changes in track design draws inspiration from previous Sonic Racing titles like Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed.
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| $59.99 | $69.99 Coming Soon |
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Gameplay
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds introduces a unique track system that goes beyond traditional racing circuits. Players will race through 24 main tracks, but more are in store for players due to the inclusion of Travel Rings. These Rings act as portals that transport players to 15 different CrossWorlds mid-race. After the first lap, the leading racer can choose between two Travel Rings, each leading to a different dimension.
In addition to this, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds also boasts the largest roster of playable characters in the franchise to date. At launch, players can choose from 23 different racers in its base roster, with promises of more additions in the future. This roster also includes iconic characters from SEGA’s library of games.
Furthermore, Sonic Racing CrossWorlds features an arsenal of 23 power-up items. These items include returning favorites from previous Sonic Racing games, as well as new additions like the Monster Truck item. Players can use these power-ups to gain an advantage over their opponents or unleash devastating attacks.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Characters
Sonic the Hedgehog
A Sonic game wouldn’t be one without the Blue Blur himself. With his speed, Sonic is no stranger to the racetrack. His racing career began in Sonic Drift (1994) and its sequel, Sonic Drift 2 (1995), before he blazed onto the track in Sonic R (1997).
The 2000s saw Sonic swapping sneakers for hoverboards in Sonic Riders (2006), Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity (2008), and Sonic Free Riders (2010). He also starred in the action-racing duology Sonic Rivals (2006) and Sonic Rivals 2 (2007) on the PSP. More recently, he’s been at the forefront of kart-style racers, including Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing (2010), Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed (2012), Team Sonic Racing (2019), and the upcoming Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (2025) in his signature kart, Speedster Lightning.
Miles "Tails" Prower
Tails has been chasing victory alongside Sonic for decades. His racing debut came in Sonic Drift and Sonic Drift 2, where he proved he could keep up with the Blue Blur. He returned to the track in Sonic R, and later hit the skies in Sonic Riders, Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity, and Sonic Free Riders. Tails also competed in Sonic Rivals 2 for the PSP and raced alongside Sega all-stars in Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed and Team Sonic Racing. He's set to race again in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, behind the wheel of his Whirlwind Sport.
Shadow the Hedgehog
The Ultimate Life Form himself first brought his no-nonsense attitude in 2006’s Sonic Riders. He returned in the aforementioned game’s sequels, Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity and Sonic Free Riders. Shadow also hit the tracks in Sonic Rivals and Sonic Rivals 2. He later showcased his driving skills in Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing, Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, and Team Sonic Racing. He is set to prove that his mastery of chaos energy translates just as well to the driver’s seat in the upcoming Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Trailers
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Announce Trailer
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