Overview
- Number of Players
- 4 (12 Player Online)
- Genre
- Physical Release
- Standard Game Card
- Release Date
Nintendo eShop
4th Dec 2025 — $69.99
4th Dec 2025 — £64.99
Nintendo Switch 2
- 26th Mar 2026 — $69.99
- Also Available On
- Characters
- Upgrade Path
- Via Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (Switch)
- $10.00 —
£10.00 — €10.00
- Official Site
- nintendo.com
Reviews
Start your engines...
A couple of months ago, Sega released Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds for the Switch 1, bringing a generally solid kart racer that gave Mario Kart a run for its money. Yet, what held it back from greatness was the overall poor performance, whether you played it on Switch 1 or via backwards compatibility on Switch 2, with each system...
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Guides
Guide Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: Full Character Roster - Every Racer
Every Sonic, SEGA, DLC and Season Pass racer
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds arrived on 25th September 2025, with the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition coming in later in December. CrossWorlds includes not only characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog series but also icons from other "SEGA Universes". Sega noted how this will be the "largest roster" of characters...
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition News
News Sonic Team Boss Teases More 35th Anniversary "Surprises"
But they "need to remain secret for a little longer"
Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary celebrations aren't over just yet, according to Sonic Team's boss Takashi Iizuka. Speaking to Pocket Tactics recently, Iizuka said Sega still has some surprises planned. Unfortunately, he can't say anything right now, and the announcements will have to remain...
PSA Cowabunga! It's Turtle Time In Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds This Week
Reminder: Get a slice of the new TMNT paid DLC and festival
[Tue 28th Jul, 2026 04:30 BST]: Since racing onto the Switch and Switch 2 last year, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has received multiple paid and free DLC updates. This week sees the arrival of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (based on TMNT: Mutant Mayhem), which is available as a standalone...
News Sonic Returns To His Roots With New Sega Genesis Cartridges
Gotta go back
Sega and iam8bit have joined forces to launch new 'Legacy Cartridges' for Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for the Genesis. Available for $99.99 each, the games will come in new translucent cartridge shells with a nostalgic clamshell package and a full instruction manual. One in eight cartridges will be also be infused with...
News Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Version 1.4.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Celebrating 35 years of the blue blur
Sonic is celebrating 35 years this week, and as part of this, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has received a special update. As already highlighted, this patch adds "Classic Sonic" and his machine, the "Mach Cyclone". Along with this are anniversary music tracks, new gadgets, balance adjustments and bug fixes. Sega...
News "Classic Sonic" Joins Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds In A Free Update This Week
More free characters have been revealed
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds recently committed to a second year of free and paid updates, and as part of the blue blur's 35th birthday bash this week, Sega has revealed three new characters. Starting today, racers can now play as "Classic Sonic", including his machine, the "Mach Cyclone". He will be followed by...
News Sonic Frontiers Has Sold Just Shy Of 5 Million Copies
While Sonic X Shadow Generations breaks 3 million
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News Sega Says Sonic Racing And Shinobi Sales Have "Fallen Short" Of Expectations
"Despite strong title evaluations"
It was revealed earlier this year that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds had failed to meet Sega's sales expectations and in the latest Sega Sammy financial report for June 2026, it has revisted the game's sales performance. In a slide focused on the "Challenges in sales capabilities", it highlights Sonic's latest racing...
News Sonic-Themed Fortnite Collab Teased, Coming Soon
And more "new partners" are on the way
It's Sonic's 35th birthday this month, and during Epic's 'State of Unreal' showcase this week, a new collaboration was teased with the ever-expanding free-to-play universe Fortnite. While no specifics have been shared, based on the slide featured during the presentation, it's a partnership specifically with...
News Sega Wants To Know Your Thoughts About Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
"Help us improve the game"
Although Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has been cruising along at a steady pace for many months now, Sega is apparently eager for feedback. It's released a new user survey this week, asking fans to help it improve the title. It's also noted at the beginning how these responses will be used to assist the game's development...
Round Up Every Switch 1 & 2 Announcement From Summer Game Fest's Weekend Showcases
Stacked showcases
The big weekend of Summer Game Fest 2026 is behind us, and it sure was a stacked one. While showcases and streams were gradually trickling out over the last week, this weekend was when most of the biggies came out to play, many of which came loaded with their fair share of Switch news. To make sure that you don't miss anything...
About The Game
Race across land, sea, air, and space in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! Warp through Travel Rings into new dimensions where something new awaits around every twist and turn.
Speed to victory solo or as a team in a variety of offline and online modes and compete against players from around the world. Build the ultimate vehicle to match your racing style, unlock gadgets to gain the upper hand, and unleash power-up items to bring home the win!
Ready, Set, Warp!
Race across 24 tracks and warp to 15 CrossWorlds with Travel Rings, a unique gameplay mechanic that transports the iconic characters from the Sonic and SEGA universes into new dimensions. Use unpredictability to your advantage as you change the landscape of each race!
Race With the Best!
Choose from 23 iconic Sonic characters, the largest roster of any Sonic racing game!
Make It Yours
Mix and match between 45 unique original vehicles and 70 different gadgets to trick out your ride, level up your kart, and create the ultimate machine to match your racing style.
Gain the Advantage with Powerful Items!
Dominate your opponents with 23 different items including returning favorites and all-new items like the Monster Truck!
Multiple Ways to Play
Gather with friends and play local split-screen in Grand Prix and the new party mode Race Park, compete against players from around the world and increase your rank in World Match, play against friends online in 12-player lobbies with custom rules in Friend Match, or test your driving skills in Time Trials.
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