Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Unveils New Courses, Characters, and Extensive Customization in Upcoming Open Test

August 27, 2025
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Unveils New Courses, Characters, and Extensive Customization in Upcoming Open Test
  • The full game is scheduled for release on September 25, 2025, with a Switch 2 version planned for holiday 2025 and a physical Switch version in early 2026.

  • A new video reveals Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, detailing nine courses, seven CrossWorlds, and extensive character customization options.

  • Sega is hosting an Open Network Test for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds across Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, running from late August into early September.

  • The final race structure uses a Grand Prix format cycling through tracks, with potential for combined track variants.

  • Participants in the test will receive an exclusive decal and title, plus access to the Joker festival event with rewards and Joker as a playable character.

  • Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is highlighted as a standout racer with a focus on speed, a diverse roster, and inventive track design.

  • Preview notes indicate increasing difficulty to provide a balanced but scalable challenge.

  • Races feature transforming CrossWorlds portals that alter two-thirds of each track, offering multiple paths without loading screens.

  • Vehicles transform between car, boat, and plane, and players can deeply customize parts, gear, and decals for high build variety.

  • The roster includes characters from other franchises such as Hatsune Miku, Ichiban from Like a Dragon, Steve from Minecraft, and Pac-Man, with more additions planned.

  • Open Network Test will feature cross-play matchmaking to connect players across platforms.

  • A paid upgrade path will let Switch players carry over content and progress from the test into the full game.

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