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.
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.
The next online Festival in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds celebrates the Minecraft crossover, featuring chaos-filled challenges that reward players for blasting rivals with items.
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.
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.
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.
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka says the studio is focusing on creating an entirely new mainline Sonic game that offers players a fresh experience rather than remaking older titles.
Sonic and the Secret Rings returns through Project Reignition, a fan-made PC remake that modernizes the 2007 Wii title with improved controls, visuals, and accessibility. A playable demo is now available as part of SAGE 2025.
Brazilian developer Pedro “PVic” Victor has released the first PC demo for Artius, a fast-paced 2D platformer inspired by Sonic the Hedgehog, Pizza Tower, and Antonblast, debuting at SAGE 2025.
The Blue Blur speeds into PUBG MOBILE with Sonic and Tails outfits, themed weapons, vehicles, and more. The limited-time crossover runs from October 3 to October 31 on iOS and Android.
The October 2025 Sonic Channel wallpaper spotlights Shadow the Hedgehog, the Ultimate Life Form, in a striking new illustration introduced by Tomoko Hayane.
SEGA and the International Olympic Committee have announced a new multi-year partnership uniting Sonic the Hedgehog with the Olympic brand in the “Five Rings” collaboration, celebrating speed, sportsmanship, and global unity.
The Sonic Music Experience tour continues this fall with a newly announced Osaka performance on November 9, 2025, featuring Tomoya Ohtani’s DJ set and Jun Senoue’s Sonic Adventure Music Experience band.
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.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is officially out now on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC, featuring the Travel Ring mechanic, the largest roster yet, and a packed Season Pass.
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.
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.
Sonic Channel has released a new commemorative illustration marking the 30th anniversary of Tails Adventure, featuring Tails piloting the Sea Fox alongside Pecky.
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.
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.
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.
The Rocket League x Sonic the Hedgehog event kicks off today, September 23, featuring the new Sonic Spin LTM, themed rewards, and a Porsche 918 Spyder bundle with Sonic decals.
SEGA is giving Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds players the chance to unlock the Blue Star Extreme Gear by creating or logging into a SEGA Account before the end of October.
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.
A new Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds mod adds Shrek as a playable racer, proving the crossover karting game can get even wilder.
Silver the Hedgehog gets long-overdue respect in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, with sharp rival banter and a standout performance from Bryce Papenbrook.
Early access players have uncovered Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds’ new rival system, featuring sharp pre-race dialogue packed with humor, insults, and character callbacks.
A U.S. court has dismissed Johnny Gioeli’s claims to Live & Learn, siding with SEGA and affirming the company’s ownership of Sonic Adventure 2’s iconic theme.
Sonic Blitz’s latest update introduces the new One Lane battle system, rebalanced cards, shop adjustments, and extended progression up to level 30.
Project ONSOKU concludes with Camellia’s high-energy track “Denkoh Sekka,” as Hatsune Miku officially becomes a playable racer in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
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.
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.
Early physical copies of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds confirm Mega Man as part of the Season Pass, marking the Blue Bomber’s first crossover with Sonic in a console game.
This month’s SONICPICT stars the Deadly Six, with Zeena showing off her nail art skills on her teammates in a stylish autumn illustration.
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.
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.
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.