Segarevealed it was working on a new Sonic Racing game in 2024, and atSummer Game Fest, it revealed there will be a lot more than just Sonic and the rest of the cast from Green Hill competing to get on the podium.Sonic Racing: CrossWorldswill feature Hatsune Miku,characters from other Sega series such as Like A Dragon and Persona, and best of all, even characters from non-Sega games, as Steve and Alex were shown racingMinecraftcards through their own Minecraft world.
We were also told when Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be released,July 05, 2025, and that it will support crossplay, so friends will be able to play together regardless of platform. CrossWorlds will be available onPS5,PS4,Xbox Series X|S,Xbox One,Nintendo SwitchandSwitch 2, andPC. There will also be a paid upgrade for those who buy the Switch version and want to step up to the Switch 2 at a later date. Everything else you need to know about its editions and how to get them can be found below.
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Sonic and Shadow Racing Statue
There are three editions of CrossWorlds to choose from. The standard edition includes nothing but the game andcosts $69.99. However, if you pay$89.99 for the digital deluxe edition, you’ll get the base game along with additional characters from Sonic Prime (Rusty Rose, Tails Nine, and Knuckles the Dread), start playing three days early, and not have to pay extra for the season pass.
The CrossWorlds roster really will run deep, and not only because of the non-Sonic characters that will be a part of the game. If you pre-order the game,you will get a Werehog pack, which includes a playable Werehog, as a bonus.
The third and final option is the collector’s edition which has been curated alongside Limited Run Games, and there’s a lot in there. Not only will you get a physical copy of the game (digital if you buy the PC version), but it also comes with a Sonic and Shadow racing statue, exclusive trading cards, a Sonic dangler for your real car’s rearview mirror, and a heck of a lot more, all of which is listed in the table above.The collector’s edition comes at a price, $249.99,and if that doesn’t put you off,you have until Aug 01, 2025 to place your pre-order.
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Season Pass Details
After rumblings and assumptions that other characters might be joining Sonic in CrossWorlds, even ones from non-Sega games, Sega confirmed as much during Summer Game Fest. Not only Ichicban and Joker, but also characters from Minecraft. Steve, Alex, and their track will seemingly be the first CrossWorlds' season pass drop, and there will be at least five other unlockables coming post-launch.
Sega hasn’t confirmed who or what will be in the other five packs, nor when they will be revealed and released. There’s a chance that other non-Sega characters, cars, and courses will be joining the game after its release on June 09, 2025. The digital deluxe and collector’s editions include the season pass. If you buy the standard edition, you will need to buy the season pass separately.
FAQ
Is Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Coming To Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes, CrossWorlds will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2. If you own the game on Switch, you will be able to upgrade to the Switch 2 version, presumably for $10.
Will Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Have Cross-Play?
Yes, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will have cross-play, as one of its devs gleefully revealed during Summer Game Fest while taking a shot atMario Kart Worldin the process.
Is Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds A Sequel?
Even though Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be the latest game in a long line of Sonic racing games, it’s more of a spinoff than a sequel.
