Sega has announced a release date for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, the latest in their Sonic the Hedgehog racing spinoff series.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is launching across Windows PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PS4, and PS5 on September 25th, worldwide. A Switch 2 version was added, too.
A new trailer for the game also confirms it will feature guest content via its cross worlds, with various other Sega IPs like Joker from Persona 5, Ichiban Kasuga from Like a Dragon: Yakuza, Hatsune Miku, and even Minecraft.
Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus a new trailer:
Race across land, sea, air, time, and space in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! Warp through Travel Rings into new dimensions where something new awaits around every twist and turn. Speed to victory solo or as a team in a variety of offline and online modes and compete against players from around the world. Build the ultimate machine to match your racing style, unlock gadgets to gain the upper hand, and unleash power-up items for the win!
Key Features:
- Ready, Set, Warp – Introducing Travel Rings, a new gameplay mechanic that transports the iconic characters from the Sonic and SEGA universes into new dimensions, making every race feel unique. Players can use unpredictability to their advantage with Travel Rings and change the landscape of each race!
- Race Across Space and Time – With the largest roster of any Sonic Racing game, players will be able to choose from 23 characters and race across 24 main tracks and use Travel Rings to transport to 15 different CrossWorlds.
- Level Up Races with Gadgets – Prior to the race, players will be able to equip and combine Gadgets that give different perks to shake up the race for more unique ways to play. Choose from over 70 gadgets to increase vehicle and power-up performance.
- Utilize a Deep Customization System – Players can mix and match vehicle parts, powers, and abilities to create a customized racing experience suited to their gameplay style.
- Extreme Gear is Back – Having first appeared in Sonic Riders™, the long-time fan favorite Extreme Gear flying hoverboards, are back for some extreme fun in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.