Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds News

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is Steam Deck Verified but requires internet even for single-player

Valve have now rated Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds as Steam Deck Verified ahead of release, but we also now know you need to always be online to play it.

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Hands-On Preview – A Sharp Racer Through SEGA

After the instantly viral announcement of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and its promise of cross-platform play, I was immediately intrigued by the obvious David-versus-Goliath story SEGA was trying to stage against other popular kart racers (especially one that rhymes with “swirled”). So, when I had the chance to go hands-on early with the next contender in the genre, my hand shot up faster than the teacher’s pet in a classroom.

My preview build of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds did not include the recently announced Minecraft, Persona or Pac-Man levels, and the characters were not yet available. What it did offer, however, was the chance to get behind the wheel as Like a Dragon’s Ichiban Kasuga and the world’s most popular animated superstar, Hatsune Miku, along with the other confirmed roster additions so far.

After a brief session on its intricately designed courses, it is clear that CrossWorlds is not just a celebration of Sonic with race cars. It is a celebration of SEGA... Read more

Face down the competition in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds!

Watch the all new Competition Trailer, detailing all the game modes you can experience in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. Whether it be placing 1st in Grand Prix, challenging racers online and increasing your rank in World Match, mastering courses and securing the best time in Time Trial, or changing up the ruleset and teams in the Race Park, there’s tons of ways to face down the competition.

Grand Prix - Compete solo or with friends in local splitscreen co-op for first place in one of 7 cups (comprised of 4 races each). Racers are awarded points based on their placements at the end of races, and the racer with the most points at the end wins!
World Match – Test your skills and compete online against 11 other players. Earn Rank Points, increase your World Rank, and aim for the top!
Friend Match - Play with up to 11 other players online in custom lobbies where you can control all aspects of a race such as Speed, Team Size, Course/CrossWorlds, AI Difficulty, Frenzy Gates, Items, and Rule Sets.
Race Park – Change up the rules and teams online and offline in this party mode that features six unique race formats.
Time Trial - Compete for the best time on individual courses and aim for the top of the Leaderboard Rankings.
Custom Match – Play with up to 4 players offline split-screen where you can control all aspects of a race such as Speed, Team Size, Courses/CrossWorlds, AI Difficulty, Frenzy Gates, Items, and Rule Sets.

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But that’s not all! PAC-MAN and Team Ghost join the cast of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! Venture through PAC-Village, eat up PAC-Dots, and escape the iconic Maze in the PAC-MAN Mobile. The Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – PAC-MAN Pack will also include additional sounds, emotes, and decals.

The Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Open Network Test is coming to Steam! From August 29 12:01am – September 1 11:59pm Eastern, try out 12 iconic Sonic characters, test drive 16 courses (9 main courses & 7 CrossWorlds), and mix and match 42 gadgets to create the ultimate racing machine. Put your driving skills to the test against players worldwide during this limited time experience. There might even be a couple surprises in store…

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be available September 25, 2025!

Pre-order Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and receive the playable Werehog character, based on his look from Sonic Unleashed™, along with a special vehicle and decal!

Purchase the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Digital Deluxe Edition and play the game 3 days early, receive the Season Pass – 6 Content Packs that include guest characters, vehicles, tracks, emotes, and more from some of your favorite pop culture franchises, and the Sonic Prime Character Pack!
It includes:
• Base Game
• Play the game 3 days early
• Season Pass:
o 6 Content Packs – guest characters, vehicles, tracks emotes, and more.
o Sonic Prime Character Pack – Rusty Rose, Tails Nine, and Knuckles Dread (Available at Launch)

Customize like a pro in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds!

With over 40 vehicles, 70+ gadgets, and 100+ vehicle parts & decals, there are thousands of ways to customize and tune your vehicle. Show off your style, build the ultimate racing machine, and race for first with a packed roster of racers and vehicles!

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be available September 25, 2025!

Pre-order Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and receive the playable Werehog character, based on his look from Sonic Unleashed™, along with a special vehicle and decal!

Purchase the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Digital Deluxe Edition and play the game 3 days early, receive the Season Pass – 6 Content Packs that include guest characters, vehicles, tracks, emotes, and more from some of your favorite pop culture franchises, and the Sonic Prime Character Pack!

It includes:
·       Base Game
·       Play the game 3 days early
·       Season Pass:
o   6 Content Packs – guest characters, vehicles, tracks emotes, and more.
o   Sonic Prime Character Pack – Rusty Rose, Tails Nine, and Knuckles Dread (Available at Launch)

McLaren Racing Joins Forces With Sonic the Hedgehog for Official SEGA Partnership

Two brands known for going fast, McLaren Racing and SEGA, announced a new multi-year partnership with Sonic the Hedgehog, making SEGA their official gaming partner.

Two icons known for going fast, Sonic the Hedgehog and McLaren Racing, have made it official today. SEGA has announced a multi-year partnership with the racing brand, making SEGA the gaming partner of the supercar racing brand. The partnership brings both brands’ desires of speed, bold design and a drive to inspire the next generation on a global scale. This isn’t the first time McLaren and Sonic the Hedgehog have met. Back at the 1993 European Grand Prix — known then as the Sonic Grand Prix — the McLaren F1 Team driver, Ayrton Senna, was awarded a Sonic the Hedgehog trophy on the podium. Today’s partnership is history in the making.

Chief Marketing Officer of McLaren Racing, Louise McEwen, said, “We’re thrilled to welcome Sonic the Hedgehog to the McLaren Racing family. This partnership brings... Read more