SEGA back bringing significant updates to the title game their flagship race, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. This latest information includes a range of brand-new content aimed at keeping the gaming ecosystem competitive.
This announcement not only focuses on in-game events, but also covers the expansion of platform availability to special offers. For those players who are actively following developments franchise Here, details regarding high-level competition and support for next-gen consoles take center stage.
Legend Competition Event Details
A new challenge titled “Legend Competition” is set to take place in the near future. This event is scheduled to take place from December 5, 2025 to December 22, 2025.
This limited online mode is specifically designed to test the skills of veteran players on the race track. The competition is sure to be fierce as the event targets racers with above-average ability.
The requirements to enter this competition are quite specific. You must have reached Legend rank 9 or higher in World Match mode to participate.
The main goal in this event is to increase your rating as high as possible. Participants are encouraged to aim for the “Emerald Grade” during the competition period.
Special rewards will be given to anyone who successfully completes this event. Top performers will even have the chance to earn exclusive titles such as “Emerald Racer” to show off.
Keep in mind that this competition system is seasonal. Ratings and grades will be reset each time a round of competition ends, giving all participants a new chance.
Digital Deluxe Discounts and Award Nominations
This year's Black Friday moment was used to provide attractive offers for new and existing players. The Digital Deluxe Edition of the game gets a price cut of 30%.
This discount applies exclusively to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One platforms. This is the perfect opportunity to get the full package for less.
This Digital Deluxe Edition is particularly valuable for its compact contents. The package includes base game and Season Pass.
In addition, buyers also get immediate access to additional characters. The characters included in this pack include Nine, Dread, and Rusty.
The quality of this game was also recognized on the international stage. The title was nominated for the prestigious The Game Awards 2025.
This game competes in two categories at once, namely Best Family and Best Sports/Racing. Voting is still open on the event's official website until December 11.
DLC Roadmap and Character Collaboration
The game's main appeal lies in its consistent post-launch content. Through the Season Pass, the developers bring in various collaborations across franchise which is unique.
Currently, some additional content is already available to play. You can access Wave 1 which contains the Minecraft Pack and Wave 2 which features the SpongeBob SquarePants Pack.
Plans for future updates have also been carefully prepared. Wave 3 will carry the PAC-MAN theme, while Wave 4 will feature the legendary Mega Man character.
The developers have also left room for more surprises. There are still vacant slots for Wave 5 and 6 in the project this long-term collaboration.
The arrival of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on Nintendo Switch 2
The latest news confirms the presence of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition platform. This new version is scheduled to hit the market on December 4, 2025.
Save data transfer feature (save data) is one of the main advantages. You can transfer game progress from the regular Nintendo Switch version to the Nintendo Switch 2 edition.
This facility ensures your efforts in opening a character or item will not be lost. You can simply resume the game on your new console without having to start over.
For users still playing on older Nintendo Switch consoles, there's no need to worry. Game features and performance will automatically adjust to the device's capabilities.
Support for playing with friends is also retained. This version of the Nintendo Switch supports local play or Wireless Play for up to 8 players at once.
Soundtrack Streaming and Free Demo Access
The gaming experience is now more complete with the presence of soundtrack outside of the game. This music collection is now available on various services stream popular music.
The album contains more than 200 songs that you can listen to anywhere. The track list includes the main theme “Sonic Racing - Cross the Worlds -” as well as a variety of track a collaboration with SEGA Sound Team.
For those of you who are still on the fence about purchasing, there is an option to try it out first. The free demo is currently available for download on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.
In this demo, you are free to customize Machines and try different Gadgets. You can also test your racing skills in Grand Prix or Time Trial modes.
Just like the new console version, the game data from this demo will not be wasted. You can transfer the saved data to the full version if you decide to purchase it later.
Get yourself ready to hit the track and enjoy all this new content.
Source: official press release
