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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds™ Warps into Stores on September 25, 2025

Drift across dimensions with Sonic and friends in their newest racing adventure coming to console and PC.

Burbank, Calif. – June 6, 2025 – Today, during the Summer Game Fest 2025 livestream, SEGA® announced Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will release digitally and physically on September 25, 2025, and is available for pre-order now for PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC starting at $69.99 USD.

Physical pre-orders for Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch™- OLED Model, and Nintendo Switch™ Lite are available now starting at $59.99 USD with digital pre-orders coming soon. The Nintendo Switch 2 system version will be coming at a later date and will be available starting at $69.99 USD. There will be a paid upgrade path available for owners of the Nintendo Switch version. Keep an eye out for more details soon!

In addition, fans can look forward to unique collectibles and more in the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Physical Collector's Edition by Limited Run Games. Pre-orders for the physical Collector's Edition are available now for the PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch- OLED Model, Nintendo Switch Lite, and PC.

To celebrate, SEGA shared a new trailer showcasing the high-octane action players can expect this fall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_xAuG3JfIg

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds features a huge roster of everyone's favorite characters from the Sonic universe, which will continue to grow after launch with the addition of familiar faces from other SEGA franchises including Joker and Kasuga Ichiban, and even guest characters like Hatsune Miku and more. These characters will be available to all players for free through a series of game updates.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Digital Deluxe Edition expands the roster even further with playable characters from the hit Netflix series, Sonic Prime and a Season Pass that brings guest characters, vehicles, and tracks from other iconic entertainment franchises such as Minecraft to race alongside Sonic and friends.

Fans who pre-order the Digital Standard or Deluxe editions of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds ahead of launch will receive an additional character – Sonic the Werehog from Sonic Unleashed™ – along with a special vehicle and decal! Look forward to more details soon!

Please see below for more information on each offering:

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – Physical Standard Edition

  • Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch- OLED Model, and Nintendo Switch Lite - $59.99 USD
  • PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC – $69.99 USD
    • Nintendo Switch 2 version available at a later date

  • *PRE-ORDER BONUS – Sonic Unleashed Sonic the Werehog character + vehicle + decal


Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – Digital Standard Edition

  • Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch- OLED Model, and Nintendo Switch Lite - $59.99 USD
  • PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC – $69.99 USD
    • Nintendo Switch 2 version available at a later date

  • *PRE-ORDER BONUS – Sonic Unleashed Sonic the Werehog character + vehicle + decal


Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – Digital Deluxe Edition

  • Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch- OLED Model, and Nintendo Switch Lite - $79.99 USD
  • PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC – $89.99 USD
    • Nintendo Switch 2 version available at a later date

  • Season Pass
  • Play the game three days early (September 22, 2025)
    • Early Access not available for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch- OLED Model, Nintendo Switch Lite, and Nintendo Switch 2

  • Sonic Prime Playable Characters
    • Knuckles the Dread
    • Rusty Rose
    • Tails Nine

  • *PRE-ORDER BONUS – Sonic Unleashed Sonic the Werehog character + vehicle + decal


Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – Physical Collector's Edition by Limited Run Games

  • PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch- OLED Model, and Nintendo Switch Lite - $249.99 USD
  • PC Collector's Edition - $199.99 USD
    • PC codes will be distributed via email to customers and will not be printed to be included inside the Collector's Edition box

  • Season Pass
    • Code printed on insert

  • Sonic Unleashed Sonic the Werehog character + vehicle + decal
    • Code printed on insert

  • Collector's Box
  • Sonic and Shadow Racing Statue
  • Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds SteelBook
  • Hardcover Art Book
  • Two Disc Soundtrack
  • Tie-in Comic from IDW
    • Featuring exclusive cover art

  • Sonic Rear View Mirror Dangler
  • King Boom Boo Keychain
  • Foil Trading Cards
    • Featuring art of the racers and their vehicles

  • Stick-on Chrome Car Emblem featuring iconography from the game


Race across land, sea, air, time, 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 machine to match your racing style, unlock gadgets to gain the upper hand, and unleash power-up items for the win!

Key Features:

  • Ready, Set, Warp!
    • Introducing Travel Rings, a new gameplay mechanic that transports the iconic characters from the Sonic and SEGA universes into new dimensions, making every race feel unique. Players can use unpredictability to their advantage with Travel Rings and change the landscape of each race!


  • Race Across Space and Time
    • With the largest roster of any Sonic Racing game, players will be able to choose from 23 characters and race across 24 main tracks and use Travel Rings to transport to 15 different CrossWorlds.


  • Level Up Races with Gadgets
    • Prior to the race, players will be able to equip and combine Gadgets that give different perks to shake up the race for more unique ways to play. Choose from over 70 gadgets to increase vehicle and power-up performance.


  • Utilize a Deep Customization System
    • Players can mix and match vehicle parts, powers, and abilities to create a customized racing experience suited to their gameplay style.


  • Extreme Gear is Back!
    • Having first appeared in Sonic Riders™, the long-time fan favorite Extreme Gear flying hoverboards, are back for some extreme fun in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.



To pre-order Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds today, please visit the official Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds website or check with your preferred retailer for pre-order availability.

To pre-order the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Limited Run Games Collector's Edition, please visit the Limited Run Games pre-order website.

To stay current on Sonic the Hedgehog news, follow Sonic on X, Instagram, and TikTok, like him on Facebook, and subscribe to the Twitch channel and the YouTube channel. For even more game-specific details and updates, follow the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds X account. Also, don't forget to visit the SEGA e-shop at shop.Sega.com to purchase products for the SEGA fan in your life.

About SEGA of America, Inc.
SEGA of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment. Established in 1986, SEGA of America publishes innovative experiences for console, PC, mobile and other emerging platforms. SEGA is the first publisher to rank #1 three separate times (2016, 2020, and 2024) in Metacritic's Game Publisher Rankings. Its globally beloved franchises include Sonic the Hedgehog, Total War™, Like a Dragon, Football Manager™, Virtua Fighter™, and Crazy Taxi™, along with Atlus' Persona series and the critically acclaimed new IP, Metaphor: ReFantazio™. The company is also expanding its transmedia strategy, with numerous film and TV projects underway across multiple franchises. SEGA of America has offices in Irvine and Burbank, California. Visit www.Sega.com.

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