A Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Open Network Test has been announced for PS5, Xbox Series Consoles, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The multiplayer test will begin on 29th August and run over that weekend until 1st September.
Sega has noted that the Network Test won’t be available for PS4 and Xbox One users.
Variety of Game Modes
Grand Prix
- Compete solo or with friends in local split screen co-op for first place in one of 7 cups (comprised of 4 races each). Racers are awarded points based on their placements at the end of races, and the racer with the most points at the end wins!
World Match
- Test your skills and compete online against 11 other players. Earn Rank Points, increase your World Rank, and aim for the top!
Friend Match
- Play with up to 11 other players online in custom lobbies where you can control all aspects of a race such as Speed, Team Size, Course/CrossWorlds, AI Difficulty, Frenzy Gates, Items, and Rule Sets.
Race Park
- Change up the rules and teams online and offline in this party mode that features six unique race formats.
Time Trial
- Compete for the best time on individual courses and aim for the top of the Leaderboard Rankings.
Custom Match
- Play with up to 4 players offline split-screen where you can control all aspects of a race such as Speed, Team Size, Courses/CrossWorlds, AI Difficulty, Frenzy Gates, Items, and Rule Sets.
Rival System
- With the new Rival System, players are randomly assigned to a rival racer for the duration of the four Grand Prix races. The rival will playfully taunt the main racer with unique dialogue interactions, allowing for fun competition within the main races.
Four Player Local Co-Op
- Compete against friends for first place with local co-op! Hop on the same device and see who has what it takes with up to four players and split screen capabilities.
Cross-Platform Matchmaking
- Players can also look forward to racing online with up to 11 other friends! With cross-platform matchmaking, everyone can hop into the race no matter what console they own.
Sonic and Pac-Man are also getting a crossover, with the pair hopping into each other’s new games. You can check out the crossover in the trailer below:
Watch on YouTube
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will release digitally and physically on 25th September for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. A Switch 2 edition will release later this year digitally and on physical in 2026.
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