During the recent Summer Game Fest 2025, Sega unveiled exciting details about Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, including a confirmed release date of September 25, 2025, for most major platforms. Among the highlights were character cameos from popular franchises such as Hatsune Miku, Persona 5, Like a Dragon, and Minecraft. However, fans of the Switch 2 will have to wait a bit longer, as a release date for that version has yet to be announced. A new trailer showcased these crossover characters in action, enhancing the anticipation for multiplayer gameplay featuring online cross-platform matchmaking.
Character Lineup and Pricing
The trailer introduced an array of beloved characters, starting with Hatsune Miku, followed by Joker from Persona 5, Ichiban Kasuga from Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and Steve from Minecraft. The excitement surrounding the character roster is palpable, especially with the inclusion of various Sonic the Hedgehog series characters:
- Amy Rose
- Big the Cat
- Blaze the Cat
- Charmy Bee
- Cream and Cheese
- Dr. Eggman
- E-123 Omega
- Espio the Chameleon
- Jet the Hawk
- Knuckles the Echidna
- Metal Sonic
- Rouge the Bat
- Shadow the Hedgehog
- Silver the Hedgehog
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Sonic the Werehog
- Storm the Albatross
- Tails
- Vector the Crocodile
- Wave the Swallow
- Zavok
In terms of pricing, Sonic Racing CrossWorlds will retail for .99 on the Switch, while the Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC versions will be available for .99. As the launch date approaches, the gaming community eagerly anticipates the thrilling experience that awaits in this vibrant racing universe.
