Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
News, coverage and analysis tracking Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds across the outlets.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continuesThe Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.- Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds gets a SEGA rhythm games collaborationSEGA announced a new collaboration for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, adding fifteen songs from the rhythm games CHUNITHM, maimai, and O.N.G.E.K.I. The update also includes three decal sets for vehicle customization, which can be claimed by logging into the game.
SEGA fête les 35 ans de Sonic the Hedgehog avec un Stream anniversaire exceptionnelSEGA celebrated the 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog with a special anniversary stream. The event featured surprise announcements and releases, including Sonic Frontiers – Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, updates for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds with new characters and a world championship, and gameplay reveals for SONIC PICO PARK. Additionally, Steam sales for the Sonic franchise were highlighted, along with new collaborations and a Sonic Live in Concert event.- Target Circle Week: Save On Video Games, Toys, TVs, And MoreTarget is holding a Circle Deal Days sale until June 26, offering up to 45% off various items including video games, electronics, and toys. Notable discounts include Metaphor: ReFantazio for PlayStation 5, Madden NFL 26, and EA Sports FC 26, alongside deals on gaming accessories and Lego sets. The sale coincides with other major retail events like Amazon's Prime Day 2026.
Prime Day PS5 Deals Include Big Discounts On Elden Ring, Dragon Quest, And MoreAmazon's Prime Day event features significant discounts on numerous PlayStation 5 games, including FromSoftware's Elden Ring and its spin-off Elden Ring: Nightreign, both available for $20. Other notable deals include the Silent Hill 2 remake, Lost Soul Aside, Resident Evil Requiem, and Assassin's Creed Shadows, with prices slashed by up to 50% on select titles.- Best Buy’s Tech Fest Discounts Rival Amazon’s Prime DayBest Buy is holding its own Tech Fest sale, featuring discounts on home entertainment tech, including TVs, headphones, Apple products, and video games. The sale includes deals on recent titles like Assassin's Creed Shadows and Metaphor: ReFantazio, as well as popular games such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
- Sega Prime Day Deals Drop Popular Games to New Low PricesSega is offering significant discounts on several popular titles during Prime Day. Games such as Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Yakuza Kiwami 3, and Sonic X Shadow Generations are available at reduced prices.
Sonic Frontiers – Definitive Edition is out now on Nintendo Switch 2Sega has released Sonic Frontiers – Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, coinciding with the blue blur's 35th anniversary. This version includes all post-launch updates, enhanced graphics, and improved performance. The original Sonic Frontiers, released in 2022, introduced an open-world setting on the Starfall Islands, which received mixed reviews but was praised for its engaging boss battles and traditional Cyber Space levels.- SEGA Celebrates 35 Years of Sonic the Hedgehog with Birthday Livestream ExtravaganzaSEGA celebrated the 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog with a special livestream event. The celebration included the surprise release of Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, updates for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, new gameplay for SONIC PICO PARK, and announcements for Sonic Forces on Nex Playground and mobile. Additionally, a Sonic the Hedgehog franchise sale on Steam and an expanded Sonic Live in Concert tour were revealed.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Version 1.4.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch NotesSega has released version 1.4.1 for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, celebrating Sonic's 35th anniversary with the addition of Classic Sonic, his Mach Cyclone machine, and new anniversary music tracks. The update also introduces new gadgets, balance adjustments, bug fixes, and announces the "World Championship 2026" esports event with online qualifiers beginning June 30, 2026.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds 1.4.1 update out now, patch notes – new content, improvements, changes, moreSEGA has released version 1.4.1 of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, introducing Classic Sonic as a new playable character along with his Mach Cyclone vehicle. The update also adds music from Sonic Mania and Sonic Superstars, new gadgets, collaboration decals, competitive balance adjustments, and bug fixes. A Sonic 35th Anniversary Festival is scheduled to begin on June 26th.
"Classic Sonic" Joins Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds In A Free Update This WeekSega has released a free update for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, adding "Classic Sonic" as a playable character to celebrate the blue blur's 35th birthday. The update also includes a new Sega Music Collection, with Axel and Amigo scheduled to join later in August and September respectively. This content follows the announcement of Season Pass 2, which will feature DLC packs based on Godzilla, Evangelion, Pac-Man, Minecraft, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.- Sonic’s New Chaos Hunt Game Includes Some Fine Print You Shouldn’t SkipSega's new Alternate Reality Game, Chaos Hunt, celebrating Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary, includes terms of service that require players to agree to AI model training and data sharing with third-party vendors. The game involves a hunt for Chaos Emeralds, with prizes including a trip to Club Chaos in New York City. Sega is also releasing anniversary merchandise and collaborating with other franchises for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds May Not Have Sold Well, But It Gets More Awesome by the MonthDespite selling below expectations, SEGA is committed to supporting Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds with multiple free content additions throughout the year, including classic characters and music from other SEGA franchises. Upcoming additions feature characters from Crazy Taxi and Samba de Amigo, alongside music from Space Channel 5 and Burning Rangers, and an expansion pack with Godzilla and Evangelion content.- Classic Sonic coming to Sonic Racing CrossWorlds todaySEGA announced that Classic Sonic will be added to Sonic Racing CrossWorlds today as part of the franchise's 35th birthday celebrations. Additionally, characters Axel from Crazy Taxi and Amigo from Samba de Amigo have had their release dates teased.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds free character updates Classic Sonic, Axel, and Amigo announcedSEGA has announced free character updates for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, adding Classic Sonic, Axel from Crazy Taxi, and Amigo from Samba de Amigo as playable characters throughout June, August, and September. The game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds reveals free DLC Classic Sonic, Axel, Amigo plus new SEGA Music CollectionSonic Racing: CrossWorlds has announced new free DLC characters including Classic Sonic, Axel, and Amigo. The update also introduces the SEGA Music Collection. This follows previous announcements of Godzilla, Evangelion, and Mega Man DLC packs.
Despite Sega's Mario Kart World shade, rival racer Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has "fallen short" of expectations, and compared to Nintendo's sales I can see whySega has reported that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has fallen short of sales expectations, despite receiving good reviews. The game has sold around one million copies, significantly less than other recent Sonic titles and even the niche Kirby Air Riders. Sega had previously made lighthearted jabs at Nintendo's Mario Kart World ahead of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' release.
Amazon Prime Day 2026 sale live, here are the big Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sales – Metroid Prime 4, Hades 2, Resident Evil, moreAmazon's Prime Day 2026 sale features significant discounts on numerous Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 games, including titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Hades 2, and Resident Evil Requiem. The sale requires an Amazon Prime membership, and some deals are time-limited.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Sell Below SEGA's ExpectationsSEGA's latest financial report indicates that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance have underperformed in sales despite receiving strong review scores. While CrossWorlds has sold at least one million copies, its performance has fallen short of SEGA's expectations, with a goal of another million units by March 2026. Both games have received DLC, including crossovers for CrossWorlds with Godzilla and Evangelion.