SEGA announced that Bayonetta will be a new character in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. The announcement was made on September 16, 2026, to celebrate the game’s first anniversary. Bayonetta will be available via a free update in Season 2.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds was first released on September 25, 2025. According to SEGA, the addition of Bayonetta is a way of thanking the players. Additional information about Season 2 will be announced on October 10.
Bayonetta and the Machine Butterfly Witch
SEGA Bayonetta is known as a fan-favorite character for her dynamic moves and commanding presence. The character first appeared in the game *Bayonetta* in 2009. PlatinumGames developed the game, while SEGA served as its publisher.
In Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Bayonetta brings her signature Machine, the Butterfly Witch. SEGA’s Bayonetta trailer showcases the Butterfly Witch in action. The release date for Bayonetta has not yet been announced, and the trailer simply displays the message “coming soon.”.
Free updates continue in Season 2
Bayonetta is the first free character in Season 2. SEGA has stated that free updates will continue to be released throughout the season. In its first year, the game received 13 free characters, including Hatsune Miku, Joker from Persona, and Ichiban Kasuga from Like a Dragon.
SEGA also mentioned that additional crossovers will be announced soon. The press release did not specify any character names or a schedule.
Season Pass 2 includes six DLC packs
Season 2 is scheduled to begin in fall 2026. Season Pass 2 adds six new DLC packs to the game. The first pack is Godzilla-themed, and the second pack is EVANGELION-themed.
The Godzilla Pack reportedly includes a new course called "Godzilla Escape." The EVANGELION Pack reportedly includes the Tokyo-III course as well as the characters Rei Ayanami and Asuka Shikinami Langley. The other four packs have not yet been announced.
SEGA notes that Season 2 content is still in development and subject to change. Each DLC pack will be sold individually and as part of Season Pass 2. Release dates will be announced at a later time.
The current Season Pass includes the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pack and the Avatar Legends Pack. The Avatar Legends Pack is scheduled to debut in October. SEGA states that details for both packs are now available.
The free demo now features Extreme Gear Machines
SEGA has updated the free demo for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. The Extreme Gear Machines are now available in the demo. Players can try out these machines in Grand Prix or Time Trial modes.
The demo also lets you customize your Machine and equip different Gadgets. Save data from the demo can be transferred to the full game. The demo only offers single-player mode.
This demo update is only available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic Games. The demo on Nintendo Switch does not receive this update.
Platforms and Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will be released on December 4, 2025. According to SEGA, the game content in this edition is the same as on other platforms.
Players can transfer save data from the Nintendo Switch version to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. When played on a Nintendo Switch console, this edition offers the same features and performance as the Nintendo Switch version. The Nintendo Switch version supports local play (Wireless Play) for up to eight players.
Players can also purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Season Pass at a discounted price. To do so, purchase the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Digital Deluxe Edition for Nintendo Switch and the Upgrade Pack. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the base game and the Season Pass.
Season 2 Announcement on October 10
SEGA will announce additional information about Season 2 on October 10. The release dates for Bayonetta, the Godzilla Pack, and the EVANGELION Pack have not yet been announced.
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