Shadow the Hedgehog takes center stage in the newly announced racing game, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. Revealed at The Game Awards, the brief cinematic trailer features Shadow revving his engine and speeding out of a garage, leaving a fiery trail in his wake. The game is set to release on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
While Sega has confirmed the game’s multi-platform release, a concrete launch date remains elusive, with only a “coming soon” promise. Pre-order details are also unavailable at this time. Fans eager for more information will have to wait for further updates from the publisher.
This marks Sonic’s return to the racing genre after a five-year hiatus since Team Sonic Racing. The intriguing title, CrossWorlds, hints at potential gameplay elements. Previous Sonic racing titles have featured guest characters from other Sega franchises like Skies of Arcadia and Super Monkey Ball, as well as focusing solely on Sonic characters, like in Team Sonic Racing. The CrossWorlds moniker suggests the possibility of crossover characters, diverse racing environments, or perhaps even elements inspired by the recent Sonic movies.
Could CrossWorlds see Sonic characters racing in movie-inspired locations or competing against their cinematic counterparts? Given the Sonic x Shadow Generations DLC based on Sonic the Hedgehog 3, this crossover concept isn’t far-fetched. The inclusion of Shadow in the reveal trailer further fuels speculation about potential character roster surprises.
Another possibility is that CrossWorlds might refer to different dimensions or universes within the Sonic universe itself, leading to a wide variety of tracks and racing conditions. The game’s title opens up a world of possibilities, and fans are eagerly awaiting more details.
While we await more information on Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, the anticipation continues to build. The return of Sonic to the racing scene, coupled with the mysterious CrossWorlds title, promises an exciting new chapter in the franchise.
