Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Preview Highlights Rivalries, Custom Abilities, and Possible Super Forms

A recent hands-on preview from The Gamer has shed new light on Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, revealing single-player features that go beyond expectations. Among the highlights are character-specific rivalries, customizable abilities, and what may be a hint at unlockable Super Forms.

According to the report, each Grand Prix includes a designated rival who becomes your main competition during the cup. This rival is not just another racer on the track. They receive custom dialogue, taunts, and heightened AI behavior. One highlighted example featured Jet the Hawk facing off against Shadow, with a unique exchange before the race. These dynamics help add character-driven context to each event and create memorable matchups that enhance replay value.

More intriguingly, The Gamer notes that completing Grand Prix cups appears to unlock “Super” racers. While the preview stops short of confirming specifics, the phrasing suggests characters may gain more powerful forms. Sonic fans will instantly recognize this as a possible nod to the series’ Super transformations. Past titles like Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing featured Super Sonic as a powerful item, and this new system seems poised to revisit the concept in a more integrated way.

The game also introduces a loadout-style customization system that lets players fine-tune their performance. Before each cup, players can equip enhancements that modify key attributes such as drift speed, item effectiveness, or aerial trick performance. These strategic choices encourage experimentation and allow players to tailor their approach based on playstyle or course layout.

Combined with faster speeds, boost-focused mechanics, and deeper strategic layers, these features suggest that CrossWorlds is aiming to offer more than just flashy crossover content. While appearances from Minecraft, Persona, Hatsune Miku, and others remain a major draw, the gameplay itself is shaping up to stand on its own.

With rival battles, personalized builds, and what looks like a return to Super transformations, Sonic Racing CrossWorlds may be the most ambitious racing title the franchise has delivered.

Stay tuned to Sonic City for full coverage as launch day approaches.