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SEGA says Sonic is a symbol that drives the company's broader IP strategy, but it missed its goal of globally expanding Sonic-related titles and the latest Sonic game didn’t meet sales expectations; the company will add selling power to each title, even as Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds sales were disappointing, with DLC plans (Godzilla and Evangelion) still on the horizon.
Version 1.4.1 adds Classic Sonic with his Mach Cyclone, plus Sonic Mania and Sonic Superstars music, 15 collaboration decals, eight new gadgets, and broad balance tweaks to support diverse playstyles (including starting races with 20 Rings in most modes). The patch includes Donpa Tickets, Mandarin voice, a SEGA Account link, and World Match/Legend Competition improvements, along with various bug fixes. A Sonic 35th Anniversary festival kicks off June 26 (UTC+8).
SEGA’s Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is getting a free content update that adds three new playable characters—Classic Sonic (June 23, 2026), Axel (August 2026), and Amigo (September 2026)—each with an exclusive vehicle, plus nine new in-game songs. The update expands availability across PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
SEGA says Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance fell short of expectations in its latest financial report despite strong reviews, and the company will continue supporting both with new DLC (including Godzilla and Evangelion) while Shinobi: Art of Vengeance will get a native Nintendo Switch 2 version later this year.
Sega revealed new DLC packs for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds at Summer Game Fest, including Godzilla and Evangelion, with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles coming in July and Avatar in October; Season Pass Two will add six DLC packs, with more details to come.
Sega revealed at Summer Game Fest that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will get Season Pass 2 with six new DLC packs for Year Two, including Godzilla and EVANGELION crossovers; TMNT (July 2026) and Avatar Legends (October 2026) are also planned, with more details to come later in 2026. Sega also announced Sonic Pico Park, a Sonic-licensed puzzle co-op game coming to PC.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is adding a free DLC character this week: Captain Majima (Goro Majima) will be playable from 29 April 2026, with his Goromaru vehicle, emotes, and sounds; a festival starting 30 April 2026 will let players earn decals and gadgets. The update follows the earlier free Angry Birds racer 'Red', and Arle from Puyo Puyo is planned to join in May 2026. The game previously released physically for Switch 2 in March after its digital Switch 2 debut in December.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will launch a Captain Majima Content Drop on April 29, adding playable Goro Majima (Captain Majima), his Goromaru vehicle, and new emotes/sounds. An in-game Captain Majima Festival runs April 30–May 3, followed by a Free Weekend from April 30–May 4. The base game is on sale 40% off during SEGA’s Steam Golden Week through May 7. The update applies across PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam/Epic.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is now available physically on Switch 2 as a cartridge, bringing the upgraded Switch 2 edition with 60fps visuals and post-launch DLC like Mega Man to a wider audience.
Sega's Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds gets the Mega Man Pack DLC for $5.99 (also included in the $29.99 Season Pass), adding Mega Man and Proto Man as playable characters, the Rush Roadstar vehicle, the Wily Castle course, Mega Man-inspired music tracks, and six emotes per character; the DLC is available on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
SEGA announces Patch 3 for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, adding Red (Angry Birds), Goro Majima, and Arle (Puyo Puyo) as free playable characters across April–May 2026, plus new vehicles (Red's Super Roaster, Majima's Goromaru, Arle's Twinkle Bayoen) and eight new songs; updates available on PS5/PS4, Xbox Series/One, Switch/Switch 2, and PC (Steam/Epic).
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has surpassed 1 million copies sold, with Sega projecting roughly another million units to be sold within the current fiscal year, boosted by a forthcoming Switch 2 physical release and strong Steam reception. Despite earlier underwhelming performance, Sega remains optimistic about long‑term sales and continues to mine classic IPs for future hits.
SEGA says Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has sold over 1 million copies worldwide but its initial performance didn’t meet expectations. The company plans to support the game with additional DLC and aims to sell about another 1 million units within the current fiscal year, leveraging strong Metacritic ratings and positive Steam reviews. The title released on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, with a physical release for the newer console coming next month.
Ken Kobayakawa, director of Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, announced that SEGA is preparing more surprises and additional content for the game in 2026, aiming to enhance player experience and potentially expand the game further if successful.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is on sale for $39.99 at Best Buy as part of their 12 Days of Gaming sale, offering significant discounts on multiple platforms, with the deal ending today. The game has received positive reviews, making it a recommended holiday gift for gamers.