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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (ソニックレーシングクロスワールド, Sonikku Reshingu Kurosu Warudo) is a 2025 kart racing game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega. A spin-off in the Sonic the Hedgehog series, it draws on characters and ideas from earlier Sonic racing titles while introducing the "CrossWorld" mechanic, which sends racers through Travel Rings into different worlds in the middle of a race. The roster is centered on characters from the Sonic universe, with additional racers from other Sega properties and outside franchises added through downloadable content.

The game was first announced at The Game Awards 2024 on December 12, 2024. A Closed Network Test for PlayStation 5 followed on February 22, 2025, and a Open Network Test for multiple platforms was later held from August 29 to September 1, 2025..

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds launched worldwide for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on September 25, 2025, followed by a Nintendo Switch 2 version on December 4, 2025; a physical Switch 2 release followed on March 26, 2026, or April 10, 2026 in Japan. An animated short promoting the game was released on August 29, 2025, and a tie-in one-shot comic published by IDW Publishing followed on March 4, 2026.

CrossWorlds received positive reviews from critics, with particular praise going to its gameplay and customization features, although some reviews were more critical of its single-player content and the presentation of its downloadable characters.

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Feb 14, 2025

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Initial D Developers Confirmed to Be Involved in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

The official Initial D The Arcade Twitter account confirmed that their development team is heavily involved in the creation of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. This connection sheds light on SEGA’s earlier tease that the project came from “SEGA’s elite racing game team." However, it also seems that some members from SEGA's rhythm game team are involved as well.

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Feb 13, 2025

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First Hands-On Preview of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Paints a Promising Picture for the Sonic Racing Franchise

IGN’s Jada Griffin had the chance to experience an exclusive hands-on preview of the upcoming Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, the latest entry in the Sonic racing franchise that blends nostalgia with fresh innovations. According to Griffin, the game feels closer in spirit to Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed while retaining some refinements from Team Sonic Racing. Gone is the team-based mechanic, replaced with a more individual-focused approach similar to Mario Kart. However, the game’s unique features set it apart from the competition.

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