Sega has recently shared an exciting new trailer for the highly anticipated Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, revealing fresh gameplay footage and confirming a lineup of beloved characters set to join the race. The game is slated for release on September 25, 2025, a date that fans are eagerly marking on their calendars.
Playable Characters and Special Packs
Among the newly announced playable characters are Hatsune Miku, Ichiban Kasuga, and Joker from Persona 5. Additionally, the game will feature third-party characters such as Steve, Alex, and the Creeper from the popular game Minecraft. The trailer also showcased character packs inspired by Sonic Prime and the Werehog pack from Sonic Unleashed, with Minecraft content included in a Season Pass. Players who pre-order will enjoy three days of early access, starting on September 22, 2025.
Game Editions and Pricing
Sega has detailed several editions of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, catering to different preferences and budgets:
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – Physical Standard Edition
- Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch OLED Model, and Nintendo Switch Lite – .99 USD
- PlayStation 5 (PS5), PlayStation 4 (PS4), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC – .99 USD
- PRE-ORDER BONUS – Sonic Unleashed Sonic the Werehog character + vehicle + decal
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – Digital Standard Edition
- Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch OLED Model, and Nintendo Switch Lite – .99 USD
- PlayStation 5 (PS5), PlayStation 4 (PS4), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC – .99 USD
- PRE-ORDER BONUS – Sonic Unleashed Sonic the Werehog character + vehicle + decal
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – Digital Deluxe Edition
- Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch OLED Model, and Nintendo Switch Lite – .99 USD
- PlayStation 5 (PS5), PlayStation 4 (PS4), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC – .99 USD
- Season Pass included
- Early access to the game (September 22, 2025) – *Note: Early access not available for Nintendo Switch variants
- Playable characters from Sonic Prime: Knuckles the Dread, Rusty Rose, Tails Nine
- PRE-ORDER BONUS – Sonic Unleashed Sonic the Werehog character + vehicle + decal
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – Physical Collector’s Edition by Limited Run Games
- PlayStation 5 (PS5), PlayStation 4 (PS4), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch OLED Model, and Nintendo Switch Lite – 9.99 USD
- PC Collector’s Edition – 9.99 USD
- Season Pass included (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
- Sonic Rear View Mirror Dangler
- King Boom Boo Keychain
- Foil Trading Cards
- Stick-on Chrome Car Emblem featuring game iconography
Gameplay Features
This latest installment promises to deliver an exhilarating racing experience, featuring iconic characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog and Sega universes. Players can expect a unique racing mechanic that incorporates land, air, and sea terrains, along with the innovative Travel Rings feature that dynamically alters the race by transporting racers to new CrossWorlds.
With the most extensive roster of characters ever seen in a Sonic racing game, alongside a plethora of customizable vehicles, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds invites players to tailor their racing experience to their individual play styles. The game will be available on multiple platforms, including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
