Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on September 25, SEGA announced. A Switch 2 version will follow at a later date.
The game will be available in the following editions:
Physical Standard Edition
- Switch – $59.99
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch 2, and PC – $69.99
- Switch 2 version available at a later date
- Pre-Order Bonus – Sonic Unleashed Sonic the Werehog character + vehicle + decal
Digital Standard Edition
- Switch – $59.99
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch 2, and PC – $69.99
- Switch 2 version available at a later date
- Pre-Order Bonus – Sonic Unleashed Sonic the Werehog character + vehicle + decal
Digital Deluxe Edition
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Digital Deluxe Edition expands the roster even further with playable characters from the hit Netflix series Sonic Prime and a Season Pass that brings guest characters, vehicles, and tracks from other iconic entertainment franchises such as Minecraft to race alongside Sonic and friends.
- Switch – $79.99
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch 2, and PC – $89.99
- Switch 2 version available at a later date
- Pre-Order Bonus – Sonic Unleashed Sonic the Werehog character + vehicle + decal
- Season Pass
- Play the game three days early (September 22, 2025)
- Early Access not available for Switch or Switch 2
- Sonic Prime Playable Characters
- Knuckles the Dread
- Rusty Rose
- Tails Nine
- Pre-Order Bonus – Sonic Unleashed Sonic the Werehog character + vehicle + decal
Physical Collector’s Edition by Limited Run Games
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, and Switch – $249.99
- PC Collector’s Edition – $199.99 USD
- PC codes will be distributed via email to customers and will not be printed to be included inside the Collector’s Edition box
- Season Pass
- Code printed on insert
- Sonic Unleashed Sonic the Werehog character + vehicle + decal
- Code printed on insert
- Collector’s box
- Sonic and Shadow racing statue
- Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds SteelBook
- Hardcover art book
- Two disc soundtrack
- Tie-in comic from IDW
- Featuring exclusive cover art
- Sonic rear view mirror dangler
- King Boom Boo keychain
- Foil trading cards
- Featuring art of the racers and their vehicles
- Stick-on chrome car emblem featuring iconography from the game
Additionally, SEGA announced that the game will feature playable characters Hatsune Miku, Ichiban Kasuga from the Yakuza / Like a Dragon series, and Joker from Persona 5, as well as cross worlds with Minecraft via the Season Pass.
Here is an overview of the game, via SEGA:
About
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!
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds features a huge roster of everyone’s favorite characters from the Sonic universe, which will continue to grow after launch with the addition of familiar faces from other SEGA franchises including Joker and Kasuga Ichiban, and even guest characters like Hatsune Miku and more. These characters will be available to all players for free through a series of game updates.
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.
Watch a new trailer below.
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