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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Race across land, sea, air, space, and time in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! Warp through Travel Rings into new dimensions where something new awaits around every twist and turn.

92%
Very Positive
DeveloperSonic Team
PublisherSEGA
Release DateSep 25, 2025
$39.99
Peak Players8.8K
Metacritic84
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
Racing
AI Review Summary

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is a highly polished kart racer that many players consider a genuine rival to Mario Kart, featuring a diverse SEGA-themed roster and satisfying core mechanics. However, the experience is significantly hampered by severe online connectivity issues, harsh disconnection penalties, and a premium $70 price tag that many find difficult to justify.

Pros

  • Core gameplay mechanics like drifting and racing feel polished and satisfying.90%
  • Diverse crossover roster featuring characters from Super Monkey Ball, Like a Dragon, and Hatsune Miku.85%
  • Excellent soundtrack and visual presentation that captures the Sonic aesthetic.80%
  • High replayability that successfully scratches the itch for fans of Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed.75%
  • A substantial amount of content that provides hours of entertainment for solo players.70%

Cons

  • Frequent online disconnects and server errors make multiplayer modes nearly unplayable for some.95%
  • The $70 price point is widely perceived as too expensive for the genre.90%
  • Excessively harsh 24-hour bans for accidental disconnections or unstable internet.85%
  • Significant lack of voice acting for crossover characters and certain Sonic side characters.75%
  • Absence of Steam Remote Play Together features limits local multiplayer options.60%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers note that SEGA has publicly expressed dissatisfaction with the game's initial sales numbers.
  • Players coming from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe may find the game requires a significant adjustment period.
  • Despite the 'CrossWorlds' branding, some fans feel it is a downgrade from the mechanics of Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed.
Confidence: 70%
Based on the 181 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 26, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
1.5K
Peak · last 90 days
2.3K
All-time peak
8.8K

Price

Current price
$39.99
Lowest tracked
$27.99since Jan 3, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
74%
All-time positive
92%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews17.4K
Positive: 16.0K (92%)Negative: 1.3K (8%)

7%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

51h

Avg Playtime at Review

59%

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