Key Facts
Sega announced during Sonic's Birthday livestream on Tuesday that more free characters are coming to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. Classic Sonic will be available later on Tuesday, Axel from Super Monkey Ball will debut in August, and Amigo from Samba de Amigo will join in September. Additionally, music from Sega franchises including Space Channel 5, Persona, Samba de Amigo, and Super Monkey Ball will be added.
Details of New Characters and Collaborations
The game will feature collaborations with the Persona and Super Monkey Ball franchises as part of Year One, and with Samba de Amigo and Space Channel 5 for Year Two. Year Two will also introduce new worlds. The Persona collaboration is set for July, and the Super Monkey Ball collaboration for October.
Game Release and Platforms
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds launched on September 25 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. A digital version for Nintendo Switch 2 was released on December 3, with a Switch 2 upgrade pack available for owners of the Switch version, allowing progress carryover. The physical Switch 2 release, with the full game on cartridge, shipped on March 26.
Guest Characters and Previous Crossovers
The game features guest characters from other Sega franchises, including Hatsune Miku, Ichiban from Yakuza, and Joker from Persona 5. It previously had a crossover with the Nickelodeon animated series SpongeBob SquarePants and also collaborated with Angry Birds for a crossover. An animation for the game debuted last August.
What Readers Should Know
- Free characters are rolling out through September 2025.
- Year One and Year Two collaborations bring content from Persona, Super Monkey Ball, Samba de Amigo, and Space Channel 5.
- The game is available on all major platforms including Nintendo Switch 2.
FAQ
When will Classic Sonic be available in Sonic Racing CrossWorlds?
Classic Sonic will launch later on Tuesday, following the announcement during Sonic's Birthday livestream.
Which franchises are collaborating with Sonic Racing CrossWorlds in Year One?
Year One collaborations include Persona and Super Monkey Ball franchises.
When was Sonic Racing CrossWorlds released on Nintendo Switch 2?
The game was released digitally for Nintendo Switch 2 on December 3, with a physical version on March 26.