Sonic Racing CrossWorlds: Exciting New Details for 2025-2026

Sega has just unveiled fresh details about Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, the upcoming game in the beloved Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. The official YouTube channel shared a new trailer on Wednesday, giving fans a sneak peek at what’s to come.

Release Timeline and Platforms

Digital launch for Nintendo Switch 2: Holiday 2025
Physical release: Early 2026, with the full game on cartridge

Sega also announced a Switch 2 upgrade pack for existing Switch owners, allowing progress to carry over seamlessly.

What to Expect in the Game

The trailer highlights some exciting features:

Over 70 gadgets to customize your gameplay
More than 100 vehicle parts and decals for its 40+ vehicles

Check out the trailer below for a closer look:

YouTube Trailer

Release Date and Platforms

Sega plans to release Sonic Racing CrossWorlds on September 25, 2025, across multiple platforms:

PlayStation 5 and 4
Xbox One and Series X|S
Nintendo Switch
PC via Steam and Epic Games Store

Guest Characters and Cross-Franchise Fun

Fans can look forward to guest appearances from other Sega favorites, including:

Hatsune Miku
Ichiban Kasuga from Like a Dragon
Joker from Persona 5
The Minecraft franchise will also make an appearance.

Additional Content and Events

An animation project related to the game is scheduled for September.
A closed network test took place from February 22-24.

Past Sonic Racing Games

Sega previously released Team Sonic Racing in May 2021, available physically and digitally for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch, with a digital-only version on PC. This kart racing game featured characters from the Sonic universe, offering both online multiplayer and single-player modes, including team-based gameplay.

Source: Email correspondence

Stay tuned for more updates as Sonic Racing CrossWorlds approaches its launch!**