Recently revealed footage of “Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds” has sparked excitement among fans, showcasing exhilarating boat and flight modes that promise to take the racing experience to new heights. Adding to the allure are familiar Sonic game locales that players can reach via portals, offering a nostalgic journey through iconic scenes.
Echoing its predecessors like “Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing” and “Team Sonic Racing”, this game boasts a diverse set of characters, vehicles, and courses. The clips unveiled so far have already highlighted a fun mix of cars, jet planes, and Extreme Gear hoverboards from the “Sonic Riders” series. Sharp-eyed viewers might recognize backdrops from classics like “Sonic Adventure 2” and “Sonic and the Secret Rings.”
The Sonic community recently got another thrill when the official game’s Twitter account revealed a quick clip of gameplay. In it, Sonic deftly performs aerial stunts and collects rings on a watery track, while Tails effortlessly soars above Prison Island in a transformed aviation mode, utilizing boost rings to maintain pace and altitude.
Rumors leading up to its release hinted at a rich lineup of playable characters and various tracks. Expect a starting roster of 23 Sonic classics, 24 major tracks, and an additional 15 “CrossWorlds” tracks accessible through in-game portals. Sega has hinted at future expansions, aiming to feature the most extensive lineup of racers in the series to date.
Eager fans won’t have to wait too long. On February 21, lucky PS5 players can jump behind the wheel for an early network test. While the complete game is slated for a 2025 launch, Sonic Team continues to tease the high-speed, universe-hopping adventures in store for players. So, keep your eyes peeled for more thrilling updates as the game nears its full release.
As players anticipate the chance to race through land, sea, air, and beyond, they can look forward to testing their skills in both solo and team modes against others worldwide. Build your dream machine, master unique gadgets, and harness power-ups—a thrilling race to the finish line awaits!
