February 26, 2026 – SEGA is thrilled to announce that the free Tangle & Whisper update is now live in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. Get ready to hit the track as Whisper the Wolf and Tangle the Lemur, Sonic’s trusty allies from the Sonic the Hedgehog IDW comic series!
In addition, a limited-time collaboration event, Tangle & Whisper Festival, will kick off on February 27. During the event, players can collect Festival Points to obtain exclusive in-game items.
A trailer showcasing Tangle and Whisper has also been unveiled. Be sure to check it out!
Tangle & Whisper Character Spotlight
Tangle and Whisper Join the Race in a Free Update!
Straight from the pages of the IDW comics, Tangle and Whisper leap into action as racers in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. 2 new songs have also been added to the Jukebox!
Racer: Tangle
Racer: Whisper
[New Songs]
- Tangle & Whisper: Character Select (Jukebox only)
- Tangle & Whisper: Result (Jukebox only)
Tangle & Whisper Festival Coming Soon
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be hosting a special Tangle & Whisper collaboration event from February 27! 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: February 27, 8 AM–March 2, 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.
Free Demo Available
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!