Classic Sonic Joins the Race for Sonic’s 35th Anniversary
June 24, 2026 – SEGA is thrilled to reveal that more CrossOver racers are coming to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds through free updates.
Starting today at 12:00 PM (UTC+8), come celebrate Sonic’s 35th anniversary by speeding down the course as Classic Sonic! Axel from the Crazy Taxi series is drifting into the game this August, followed by Amigo from Samba de Amigo, who’ll shake up the track in September. Each racer comes with their own specially themed Machine. Stay tuned for more details!
The Ver. 1.4.1 update is also live, bringing 8 new Gadgets, a variety of classic SEGA tunes, and more to enhance your races.
See the patch notes on the official website to learn more.
The Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds World Championship 2026—the game’s first-ever global tournament—is coming soon. The 24 racers who win the qualifiers will earn a trip to New York and a chance to compete for the top spot on October 10, 2026. Outspeed the competition to secure your place at the finals!
Additional details are available on the official website.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds World Championship 2026 Official website
A new trailer showcasing the next CrossOver racers and their unique Machines is now available.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds | Free DLC Racer Reveal Trailer
Classic Sonic Joins the Race in a Free Update!
Classic Sonic and his signature Machine, Mach Cyclone, are out now. In upcoming free updates, you’ll be able to blaze down the track as Crazy Taxi’s Axel and Amigo from the Samba de Amigo games!
New CrossOver Racers
Sonic 35th Anniversary Festival Coming Soon
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be hosting a special Sonic 35th Anniversary event from June 26! Join one of three teams and compete to score the most points. Each race offers a different challenge—perform the most Touch Boosts or complete other special objectives! Earn Festival Points during the event to unlock exclusive in-game items, including a new decal, horn, and more!
Schedule: June 26, 8:00 AM–June 29, 2026, 7:59 AM (UTC+8)
Rewards
Festival-exclusive gadgets will become available to players in future updates.
Alternative ways of obtaining Festival rewards may be introduced in the future.
*Deleting your save data will also erase all Festival rewards you’ve earned. These cannot be obtained again, so please be mindful when deleting your data.
Sonic 35th Anniversary Songs Revealed! English and Chinese Music Videos Out Now
“Speed Is My Life” by Jun Senoue, the Sound Director of the Sonic series, has been unveiled as the brand-new song commemorating the Blue Blur’s 35th anniversary. Also don’t miss special arrangements by hit Chinese and Japanese music artists. The Japanese version, “ONSOKU WO KOETE,” was arranged by Yunosuke and sung by Hatsune Miku, while the Chinese version, “Here We Go ~ Run to the Future,” was arranged and performed by virtual singer Yousa・Ling.
Music videos for “Speed Is My Life” and “Here We Go ~ Run to the Future” are out now. Be sure to check them out!
All three of these anniversary tracks have been added to the game. Visit the Jukebox to set them as background music for your races!
English Ver. – “Speed Is My Life” (Music by Jun Senoue, Vocals by NateWantsToBattle, Lyrics by Tee Lopes)
Chinese Ver. – “Here We Go ~ Run to the Future” (Lyrics, and Vocals by Yousa・Ling, Music by Jun Senoue, Arrangement by Waki Masatomi)
*The music video for “ONSOKU WO KOETE,” the Japanese version, will be released at a later date.
About Ver. 1.4.1
The Ver. 1.4.1 update adds a variety of new content, including 8 new Gadgets, Chinese voice language, new music from the Sonic series and SEGA classics, and a host of collab decals.
– 8 New Gadgets to Expand Options for Existing Playstyles
The new Evolution Gadgets power up as you fulfill specific conditions on the track, letting you approach races with a fresh game plan. You can also equip your ride with Perfect Landing, which boosts your speed at the end of an Air Trick, along with a host of other Gadgets designed to synergize with existing options.
*These can be obtained once your Gadget Plate reaches Gold Plate or higher.
As part of the Sonic 35th anniversary celebrations, all players will receive a unique Gadget inspired by Sonic’s signature Spin Dash. In future updates, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will roll out five new types of Gadgets to add even more strategic depth to the track. Stay tuned to learn more!
– 20 New Sonic Songs Added to the Jukebox
- Studiopolis Zone Act2
- Studiopolis Zone Act2: Final Lap
- Mirage Saloon Act1
- Mirage Saloon Act1: Final Lap
- Hard Boiled Heavy Boss
- Hard Boiled Heavy Boss: Final Lap
- Opening Theme
- Opening Theme: Final Lap
- Bridge Island Zone Act2
- Bridge Island Zone Act2: Final Lap
- Special Stage
- Special Stage: Final Lap
- Comfort Zone
- The Winner!
- Speed Is My Life
- Speed Is My Life【for Final Lap】
- Here We Go ~ Run to the Future
- Here We Go ~ Run to the Future【for Final Lap】
- ONSOKU WO KOETE
- ONSOKU WO KOETE【for Final Lap】
– New Tunes from Classic SEGA Rhythm Games and Arcade Titles
“Looting the Louvre” (Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure)
“Theme of Phantom R” (Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure)
“Kimishine” (Feel the Magic: XY/XX)
“Akadoko” (The Rub Rabbits!)
“Orpheus in the Underworld” (maimai DX)
“Burning Hearts” (BURNING RANGERS)
“space channel 5:getting the truth” (SPACE CHANNEL 5)
“Go! Go! Cheerleader!” (SPACE CHANNEL 5: PART 2)
– Crossover Decals Added
Brand collaboration and Sonic 35th Anniversary decals have been added.
15 decals from collaborations with major brands
2 decals from Sonic 35th Anniversary ( Yousa・Ling)
Play the Updated Free Demo and Transfer Your Save Data
Extreme Gear Machines is now available in the demo.
Anyone on PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic Games can try Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds for free!
Download the free demo to customize Machines, equip different Gadgets, and put them to the test in Grand Prix or Time Trial. You can also transfer your save data once you pick up the full game!
*Only the PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic Games demos will receive the update.