Takashi Iizuka Talks Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds’ Future, Fan Feedback, and the Game’s Arcade Roots

At Brasil Game Show, Sonic series producer Takashi Iizuka shared how Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds was born from SEGA’s arcade expertise and fan feedback, teasing that more DLC could come if demand stays strong.

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SEGA and Waze Team Up to Bring Sonic the Hedgehog to Your Commute
SEGA and Waze Team Up to Bring Sonic the Hedgehog to Your Commute

SEGA and Waze Team Up to Bring Sonic the Hedgehog to Your Commute

SEGA and Waze have partnered to launch a Sonic the Hedgehog navigation experience, featuring Sonic’s voice and themed icons inspired by Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.

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Sonic Takes Flight: AirAsia Jet Receives Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Sonic Rumble Interior Redesign
Sonic Takes Flight: AirAsia Jet Receives Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Sonic Rumble Interior Redesign

Sonic Takes Flight: AirAsia Jet Receives Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Sonic Rumble Interior Redesign

SEGA and AirAsia have unveiled a redesigned Sonic-themed jet featuring Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Sonic Rumble motifs, complete with an in-game AirAsia sticker event for players.

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SEGA Is Encouraging Modding in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds — But Cheaters Beware
SEGA Is Encouraging Modding in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds — But Cheaters Beware

SEGA Is Encouraging Modding in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds — But Cheaters Beware

SEGA is taking a rare stance by supporting modding in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, encouraging creative mods that don’t impact online fairness or gameplay balance.

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Switch 2 Version Arrives This Christmas with Enhanced Performance
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Switch 2 Version Arrives This Christmas with Enhanced Performance

Takashi Iizuka Confirms Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Will Fully Utilize Nintendo Switch 2 Hardware

Takashi Iizuka says the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 version of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will take full advantage of the console’s upgraded hardware while maintaining full cross-play with other platforms.

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Hololive VTubers to Stream Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Minecraft Pack on October 13
Hololive VTubers to Stream Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Minecraft Pack on October 13

Hololive VTubers to Stream Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Minecraft Pack on October 13

SEGA has announced a special Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds live stream featuring Hololive VTubers Shirakami Fubuki, Oozora Subaru, Ookami Mio, and Inugami Korone, airing October 13 at 8 PM JST.

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Built on SEGA’s “Secret Sauce” from SEGA Rally and OutRun
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Built on SEGA’s “Secret Sauce” from SEGA Rally and OutRun

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Built on SEGA’s “Secret Sauce” from SEGA Rally and OutRun

Developers behind Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds say the game draws on SEGA’s racing legacy, mixing the DNA of SEGA Rally and OutRun with the precision of Initial D.

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Minecraft Festival Brings Chaos-Fueled Challenges and New Rewards
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Minecraft Festival Brings Chaos-Fueled Challenges and New Rewards

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Minecraft Festival Brings Chaos-Fueled Challenges and New Rewards

The next online Festival in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds celebrates the Minecraft crossover, featuring chaos-filled challenges that reward players for blasting rivals with items.

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SEGA Says Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Rewards Skill Over Luck, Aiming Beyond the “Party Game” Formula
SEGA Says Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Rewards Skill Over Luck, Aiming Beyond the “Party Game” Formula

SEGA Says Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Rewards Skill Over Luck, Aiming Beyond the “Party Game” Formula

CrossWorlds creative director Masaru Kohayakawa says SEGA designed the game to reward strategy and skill over luck, drawing clear contrast to the Mario Kart formula.

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Takashi Iizuka Says Full Cross-Play Was the Toughest Challenge in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Development
Takashi Iizuka Says Full Cross-Play Was the Toughest Challenge in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Development

Takashi Iizuka Says Full Cross-Play Was the Toughest Challenge in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Development

Sonic producer Takashi Iizuka says achieving full cross-play across all platforms was the hardest part of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, requiring close collaboration with SEGA’s arcade division.

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Takashi Iizuka Explains How Free and Paid Content Will Roll Out for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Takashi Iizuka Explains How Free and Paid Content Will Roll Out for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Takashi Iizuka Explains How Free and Paid Content Will Roll Out for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Sonic Team’s Takashi Iizuka has detailed the post-launch roadmap for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, confirming monthly free racers from SEGA’s legacy lineup and paid crossovers through the Season Pass.

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PUMA x Sonic the Hedgehog Collection Launches October 30 Featuring Sonic, Shadow, and Tails
PUMA x Sonic the Hedgehog Collection Launches October 30 Featuring Sonic, Shadow, and Tails

PUMA x Sonic the Hedgehog Collection Launches October 30 Featuring Sonic, Shadow, and Tails

SEGA and PUMA are teaming up for a new Sonic the Hedgehog collection launching October 30, 2025, with sneakers, apparel, and free in-game decals for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.

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Crazy Raccoon Joins the Action in New Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Commercial
Crazy Raccoon Joins the Action in New Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Commercial

Crazy Raccoon Joins the Action in New Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Commercial

SEGA has released a new Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds commercial featuring Japanese pro team Crazy Raccoon, alongside news of a December update adding the collab song “No.1” and exclusive stickers.

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Mega Man and Proto Man Join Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds as Season Pass Racers
Mega Man and Proto Man Join Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds as Season Pass Racers

Mega Man and Proto Man Join Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds in Surprise State of Play Reveal

SEGA has launched Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds worldwide and revealed Mega Man and Proto Man as Season Pass racers, complete with a new Wily Castle course and Rush Roadster vehicle.

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Creepy Nuts Bring the Beat With Get Higher, the Ending Theme of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Creepy Nuts Bring the Beat With Get Higher, the Ending Theme of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Creepy Nuts Bring the Beat With Get Higher, the Ending Theme of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Japanese hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts close out Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds with Get Higher, a high-energy ending theme now available in the game’s Jukebox feature.

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Launch Trailer Speeds In Ahead of Release
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Launch Trailer Speeds In Ahead of Release

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Launch Trailer Speeds In Ahead of Release

SEGA has dropped the official launch trailer for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, showcasing its massive roster, CrossWorlds tracks, and chaotic land, sea, and air racing ahead of the September 25 release.

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SEGA Partners with Manga Productions to Publish Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds in the Middle East
SEGA Partners with Manga Productions to Publish Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds in the Middle East

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Early Access Debuts With Overwhelmingly Positive Reviews

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds opened Early Access yesterday, and the game already holds a 98% “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating on Steam with more than 1,300 reviews.

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SEGA and Twitch Rivals Announce First Official Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Tournament
SEGA and Twitch Rivals Announce First Official Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Tournament

SEGA and Twitch Rivals Announce First Official Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Tournament

SEGA and Twitch Rivals are teaming up for the first official Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds tournament, featuring NA and EU qualifiers, a $10,000 prize pool, and a global final.

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Finally Gives Silver the Spotlight He Deserves
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Finally Gives Silver the Spotlight He Deserves

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Finally Gives Silver the Spotlight He Deserves

Silver the Hedgehog gets long-overdue respect in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, with sharp rival banter and a standout performance from Bryce Papenbrook.

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Rival Mechanic Brings Hilarious Banter and Brutal Burns
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Rival Mechanic Brings Hilarious Banter and Brutal Burns

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Rival Mechanic Brings Hilarious Banter and Brutal Burns

Early access players have uncovered Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds’ new rival system, featuring sharp pre-race dialogue packed with humor, insults, and character callbacks.

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Final Project ONSOKU Song “Denkoh Sekka” by Camellia Released, Hatsune Miku Joins Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Final Project ONSOKU Song “Denkoh Sekka” by Camellia Released, Hatsune Miku Joins Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Final Project ONSOKU Song “Denkoh Sekka” by Camellia Released, Hatsune Miku Joins Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Project ONSOKU concludes with Camellia’s high-energy track “Denkoh Sekka,” as Hatsune Miku officially becomes a playable racer in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Individual DLC Pack Pricing Revealed on Nintendo eShop, Sonic Prime Characters
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Individual DLC Pack Pricing Revealed on Nintendo eShop, Sonic Prime Characters

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Individual DLC Pack Pricing Revealed on Nintendo eShop

The European Nintendo eShop has revealed that each Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds DLC pack will cost £4.99/€5.99, hinting at a $6.99 price in the U.S.

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Ending Theme Revealed — Creepy Nuts Join the Soundtrack
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Ending Theme Revealed — Creepy Nuts Join the Soundtrack

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Ending Theme Revealed — Creepy Nuts Join the Soundtrack

Reviewers with early access to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds have revealed Creepy Nuts as the artists behind the ending theme “Get Higher,” joining a stacked lineup of Sonic veterans and guest composers.

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Takes Center Stage at Tokyo Game Show 2025 With Crossovers, Live Shows, and Exclusive Merch
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Takes Center Stage at Tokyo Game Show 2025 With Crossovers, Live Shows, and Exclusive Merch

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Takes Center Stage at Tokyo Game Show 2025 With Crossovers, Live Shows, and Exclusive Merch

SEGA has revealed its full Tokyo Game Show 2025 lineup, with Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds headlining the booth through crossover demos, live events, themed food, and exclusive merchandise.

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Opening Movie and Theme Song Released by SEGA
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Opening Movie and Theme Song Released by SEGA

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Scores Strong Reviews, Earns 83 on Metacritic

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds debuts with an 83 Metacritic score, surpassing Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed and earning praise for its polished mechanics, stage transitions, and deep customization.

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Main Theme by James Bourne Now Streaming With New Stage Tracks
SEGA Releases New Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds OST Tracks Including Full Main Theme “Cross The Worlds”

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Main Theme by James Bourne Now Streaming With New Stage Tracks

SEGA has released the full Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds main theme, “Cross the Worlds,” featuring James Bourne, alongside new stage tracks from Tee Lopes, RIOT, nanobii, and more.

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ASUS and ROG Join Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds With Customization Stickers and TGS 2025 Demo
ASUS and ROG Join Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds With Customization Stickers and TGS 2025 Demo

ASUS and ROG Join Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds With Customization Stickers and TGS 2025 Demo

ASUS Japan has partnered with SEGA to bring ASUS and ROG logos into Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds as customization stickers, with hands-on demos at TGS 2025 on ROG Ally and ASUS Gaming V16.

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Reveals 16 Brand Collaborations With Customization Stickers
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Reveals 16 Brand Collaborations With Customization Stickers

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Reveals 16 Brand Collaborations With Customization Stickers

SEGA has confirmed 16 brand collaborations for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, letting players customize vehicles with stickers from companies like PUMA, ASUS, Don Quijote, and CoCo Ichibanya.

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SEGA Launches Sonic Racing Spotify Playlist With Exclusive Cover Art
SEGA Launches Sonic Racing Spotify Playlist With Exclusive Cover Art

SEGA Launches Sonic Racing Spotify Playlist With Exclusive Cover Art

SEGA has released a new Sonic Racing-themed playlist on Spotify, curated by Sonic with exclusive cover art by IDW artist Natalie Haines, as part of the Racing Around the World celebration.

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Project ONSOKU Debuts Fourth Track “Treasure Garden” by Ponchi♪
Project ONSOKU Debuts Fourth Track “Treasure Garden” by Ponchi♪

Project ONSOKU Debuts Fourth Track “Treasure Garden” by Ponchi♪

SEGA has released “Treasure Garden,” the fourth track in the Sonic × Hatsune Miku Project ONSOKU collaboration, with music by Ponchi♪ and artwork by Yumenouchi.

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