Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
| Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds | |
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| Publisher(s) | Sega |
| Series | Sonic the Hedgehog |
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| Release | 2025 |
| Genre(s) | Kart racing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is an upcoming kart racing video game published by Sega. It is set to be released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S in 2025.
Gameplay
[edit]Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is a kart racing game, similar to its predecessor, Team Sonic Racing,[1] although CrossWorlds does not retain that game's cooperative team racing mechanic.[2] Players race against one another and collect power-ups to help in overtaking other racers, similar to other games in the genre such as the Mario Kart series.[2] Players can choose between standard race cars, which will turn to boats and planes at different points in the race similar to Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, or Extreme Gear hoverboards, which were previously featured in the Sonic Riders sub-series.[3][4] Unlike previous Sonic racing games, characters are not restricted to a single vehicle,[4] with a total of 45 different vehicles that can be unlocked.[5] Players can also create custom vehicles using parts from other vehicles they have unlocked, as well as equip gadgets that will provide them additional advantages during a race.[6] Additionally, the playable characters themselves have their own stats, which affect the performance of vehicles.[2]
The game is set to feature 24 different race tracks.[7] After the first lap of each race, the leading racer will be able to choose between two different "Travel Rings", large ring shaped portals that appear in the middle of the track; selecting a Travel Ring will send the racers through it to the corresponding "CrossWorld", one of 15[7] separate locations in which the second lap of the race takes place before reverting to the original track for the final lap.[1] In addition to standard grand prix and time attack gameplay, other modes are available, including Race Park, Challenges, and Frenzy Mode.[5] The game supports local multiplayer, as well as cross-platform online multiplayer for up to 12 players.[5]
Characters
[edit]Sega has stated that CrossWorlds will feature the largest roster of playable characters in a Sonic racing game to date.[8] 23 playable characters are planned to feature at launch,[9][7][10] of which there have been 15 officially announced; eight others have been noted as appearing in the game's promotional material, although Sega has not confirmed their inclusion.[9] Additional characters are set to be released as downloadable content.[7][11] In addition to the Sonic characters, characters from other Sega properties are also planned.[7][11] Characters originating from the animated series Sonic Prime are included as part of the game's digital deluxe edition.[5]
Release
[edit]Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds was initially announced at the Game Awards 2024.[14] A trailer was shown at Sony’s State of Play on February 12, 2025, and a closed beta test for the game will be starting on February 21, 2025.[15][16][17]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Nightingale, Ed (2025-02-12). "Sega reveals Sonic Racing: Crossworlds, follow up to Team Sonic Racing". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
- ^ a b c Griffin, Jada (2025-02-13). "Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: The First Preview". IGN. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ^ a b Cunliffe, Thomas (2025-02-12). "Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Features Extreme Gear, Transforming, and Cream the Rabbit". Siliconera. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
- ^ a b "Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds gameplay revealed, new mechanics detailed". PlayStation.Blog. 2025-02-12. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
- ^ a b c d "Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds". Sega. 2025-02-12. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
- ^ Doolan, Liam (2025-02-13). "Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Adds Characters From "SEGA Universes"". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Shirey, J Brodie (February 13, 2025). "Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Teases Large Number of Racers and Tracks at Launch". Game Rant. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ "Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds debut trailer, screenshots". Gematsu. 2025-02-12. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
- ^ a b Doolan, Liam (2025-02-14). "Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: Full Character Roster - Every Racer Confirmed So Far". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ^ Penwell, Chris (February 13, 2025). "All confirmed Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Characters". Destructoid. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ a b Coulson, Josh (February 13, 2025). "Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Will Feature Characters From Other Sega Games". TheGamer. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f Shipley, Tyler (2025-02-13). "Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Reveals Racers and Network Test Date". Game Rant. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
- ^ Griffin, Jada (February 13, 2025). "Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: The First Preview". IGN. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ Yin-Poole, Wesley (2024-12-13). "The Next Big Sonic Game Is Sonic Racing CrossWorlds - The Game Awards 2024". IGN. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
- ^ "Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Getting Closed Beta Test This Month". GameSpot. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
- ^ Prescott, Shaun (2025-02-12). "Sonic Racing CrossWorlds looks like a return to the over-the-top arcade fun of All-Star Racing Transformed, and we'll get to play it this month". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
- ^ Makar, Connor (2025-02-12). "Sonic Racing: Crossworlds gets it first gameplay trailer at the Sony State of Play, as well as a network test later this month". VG247. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
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