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On the second lap, players pass through a "Travel Ring" that warps the entire race to a completely different environment (e.g., swapping a Green Hill-inspired track for a futuristic city) before returning for a modified third lap.
Vehicles dynamically shift between cars, boats, planes, and a new Monster Truck mode designed to handle rough off-road terrain. Sonic Racing
(officially released as Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds ) is a 2025 kart-racing spin-off developed by Sonic Team that serves as a spiritual successor to Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed . Released on September 25, 2025, for all major platforms, it blends high-speed arcade drifting with a multiversal "CrossWorld" mechanic that warps racers between different dimensions mid-race. Core Gameplay Mechanics On the second lap, players pass through a
Five categories of power-ups (Attack, Defense, Speed, Hazard, and Extreme) fuel the "frantic" and "chaotic" atmosphere typical of arcade racers. Character Roster & Content Released on September 25, 2025, for all major
A deep "Gadget Plate" system allows players to customize vehicle stats and passive abilities, such as improved boost duration or better item defense.
The game centers on fast-paced, three-lap races emphasizing drifting and tricks to build boost.
The game features a massive roster of 23 standard racers at launch, with more added via DLC. Is Sonic Racing Crossworlds REALLY that good? - Review