Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – The Ultimate Racing Adventure Across Land, Sea, Air & Space
As soon as SEGA announced Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, the community response was something of sheer force. Sonic Riders was never quite enough, All-Stars Racing Transformed was racing with karts but not crazy fast enough (although I admittedly haven't gotten my hands on Team Sonic Racing), and people have been clamoring for a real return to very high speed and ridiculous arcade karting – CrossWorlds looks like that answer.
Racing across land, sea, and air, Sonic and SEGA are pulling out all the stops in their exciting latest racing title for PlayStation 4: with 23 characters to choose from, including eight new faces never before seen in a racing game of any sort; 24 perilous tracks, set throughout 15 vibrant areas; and up-to-four player split-screen action!
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Release Date
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds launched on September 25, 2025.
It is coming out for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S on the same day.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (Image Credit: SEGA)
System Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 (4GB) / AMD Radeon R9 380 (4GB) / Intel Arc A380 (6GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 20 GB available space
Recommended Requirements
- OS: Windows 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 12 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (6GB) / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (6GB)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 20 GB available space
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Price
The price has not been formally announced by SEGA, but many fans are anticipating that $69.99 USD would be a safe guess for the base game and possibly an $89.99 USD deluxe edition featuring early access or pre-order bonus characters.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Download
It’s also expected that the game will be available for digital download on release through Steam, as well as the PlayStation Store/Xbox Store/Nintendo eShop once console versions are confirmed. For collectors, a physical disc release should also be on the cards.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Platforms
- PC (Steam)
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
- Nintendo Switch 2
However, SEGA has made it a point to promise that they won’t stop at PC with this, as their advertising campaign suggests.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (Image Credit: SEGA)
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Characters
The roster is one of the best aspects of the game. At 23 playable characters, it’s the most in Sonic racing history.
Confirmed inclusions:
- Sonic
- Tails
- Knuckles
- Shadow
- Jet the Hawk
- Cream the Rabbit
- Sage
Fans have been excited by the return of long-lost characters to racing games. As one fan worded it: “thx for bringing back Cream, she being the most forgotten character since racing trilogy, i'm gonna buy this game for Cream also Sage too.”
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Roster
Although SEGA has still yet to unveil the rest of the roster, leaks and speculation seem to hint towards a good mix of old school Sonic heroes, past rivals, friends from the Chaotix gang and fellow riders.
Fans have been keen to see more obscure additions from the Sonic world and nods towards the street racing-leaning Sonic Riders, The Secret Rings, and All-Stars Racing Transformed in the reveal trailer has sent communities ablaze.
Gameplay: Travel Rings and CrossWorlds
What you get with this setup is Travel Rings, which take racers that are midway through a course and warp them to fresh dimensions of CrossWorlds. In 15 different CrossWorlds, the entire atmosphere shifts: one moment you’re gliding over asphalt, the next you’re soaring through space or skidding across a lake of lava.
It’s this mechanic that adds an element of surprise and tactics and keeps every race feeling like a new experience.
Build Your Own Vehicle
- 45 vehicles to choose from
- 70 gadgets for upgrades
- Fully customizable to match your racing style
With your choice of over 100 characters, including entry into Cartoon Network’s Hall of Game, all your friend or a computer opponent! Whether you are in the mood for a duel Ninja-style or a faceoff on the racetrack, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Let the games begin!
Items and Power-Ups
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds features 23 items — some classic ones are returning, and there are brand new ones too. The showstopper addition here is the Monster Truck, which turns your vehicle into a brutal behemoth that can drive right over your foes.
Game Modes
- Grand Prix (classic circuit racing)
- Race Park (new party mode for local fun)
- World Match (online racing with up to 12 players)
- Time Trials (for competitive speed run people.)
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (Image Credit: SEGA)
Ratings
On PS5, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds currently has a Metascore of 83, which is categorized as “Generally Favorable” from 52 reviews. User reviews are not in as of this writing, so the crowd reaction is TBA, but overall the critical consensus is positive.
- JeuxActu (90) said it was a full-on evolution of the karting genre, even if it is “yet another” Sonic racer in the series that’s gone on for so many years.
- GameBlast (90) agreed it can get a bit repetitive after long stints, but said that doesn’t detract from how great the core game is.
- Eurogamer (80) captured it perfectly: If you’re bored with Mario Kart World, this is the best second option — yet it can definitely hold its own too.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Community Reactions
There's a buzz of nostalgia and anticipation going through the Sonic community. These are unedited reactions of fans:
- Racing Transformed gimmick is back + Rider's gimmick is back + Jet & Sage being playable = SHUT UP & TAKE MY MONEY!
- Sonic riders+ sonic all stars racing transformed= best kart racer EVER!
- "YES!!! Looks so much like a true sequel to the sonic all-star racing games. Seriously the industry could do with more colorful and super wacky arcade racing games.
- “You return Shadow’s bike and it’s a deal.”
- "Guess who's back? Back again? Jet is back Tell a friend."
- “This is exactly what I want to buy it when it comes out”
- "THIS IS FIRE"
The comments do a great job of emphasizing how much the fans turn to CrossWorlds as the “true sequel” to the best Sonic racing titles.
FAQs About Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Q: Is there a sequel to sonic racing crossworlds?
It’s not Ready: Sonic Team Racing isn’t a direct sequel to Team Sonic Racing but does take elements from Riders and All-Stars Racing Transformed.
Q: How many songs are in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds?
That would be 24 levels and 15 CrossWorlds dimensions.
Q: Is Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds coming to Switch 2?
It’s now official; SEGA is launching the game for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Q: What is the price of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds?
It’s estimated that the standard version of Looter will cost $69.99 USD!
Q: Can you play online multiplayer?
Yes, there are up to 12 players online with World Match.
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