Sega has launched a brand new video celebrating the historical past of Sonic Racing video games. The video, a collaboration between Sega and Sonic-focused YouTube channel Sam Procrastination, additionally manages to offer us a have a look at some extra of the race tracks that will likely be accessible in upcoming racing title Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. Try the video under.
As noticed by BlueSky person Tails’ Channel, the video reveals a number of of the brand new race tracks that will likely be accessible in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, together with Windmill Isle, Starlight Carnival, and Holoska. The trailer additionally gave us quick glimpses at a few of the car customisation, in addition to the truth that Excessive Gear from Sonic Riders will likely be returning within the title as nicely.
Whereas unconfirmed thus far, the trailer additionally hinted at the concept we’d see visitor racers from different Sega franchises as playable characters in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds as nicely. In the course of the Sonic and Sega All-Stars Racing elements of the video, fairly a little bit of emphasis was positioned on the visitor characters of the sport, together with Shenmue protagonist Ryo Hazuki, Jet Set Radio character Beat. The narrator additionally wonders if these visitor characters will likely be returning for a rematch in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds was first introduced all the best way again in December 2024. Whereas the announcement trailer was fairly quick, it did additionally reveal that one of many playable characters will likely be Shadow the Hedgehog because of the character’s presence alongside his red-and-black kart. No launch date has been introduced for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds but, however Sega has confirmed that the sport will likely be coming to PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Collection X/S, and Nintendo Swap.
Again in February, the title acquired its first gameplay trailer, showcasing reworking autos within the vein of Sonic and Sega All-Stars Racing: Reworked, in addition to the return of Excessive Gear. A number of the characters proven off within the trailer embrace, Sonic, Knuckles, Amy, and Shadow. The trailer additionally centered on the time-traveling features of the sport’s race tracks.
February additionally noticed some closed community assessments for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds being run. The PS5-exclusive community check indicated that the sport could be comparatively near launch. The check featured 6 tracks, 5 of the titular CrossWorlds, and 16 autos.
This is some new screens from #SonicRacingCrossWorlds, that includes a have a look at the Excessive Gear, customization, and a glimpse at new phases, comparable to Starlight Carnival, Windmill Isle, Holoska, and extra!#SonicNews
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Extra screenshots from #SonicRacingCrossWorlds#SonicNews
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