CrossWorlds Unveils Nostalgic Freebie for Sega Enthusiasts

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So, Sega’s throwing a nostalgic party, huh? They’ve decided to dust off the ol’ Blue Star from Sonic Riders — you know, that game from ages ago where Sonic was basically surfing thin air. It’s all up for grabs just ahead of their new thing, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (yep, that name’s a mouthful too).

Anyway, this new racing gig from Sega was first dropped at The Game Awards back in ’24, and everyone’s kinda psyched. I mean, its older sibling, Team Sonic Racing, sold like a bajillion copies. Well, 3.5 million, if you wanna get technical. The new game hits the shelves on September 25. Mark the calendar. Or not, if you really don’t care about supersonic hedgehogs on wheels.

Okay, so back to this whole freebie situation. Sega’s giving away Sonic’s hoverboard — not just any board, but the one Tails whipped up in the lore. Classic stuff. But there’s a catch, ’cause of course, there always is. You gotta sign up for a Sega Account and all that jazz. And link it to whatever platform you’re gonna play the game on. Seems straightforward? Maybe it is. Or maybe not. These things never are.

Oh, and how do you snag the Blue Star? Easy — ha, yeah right. First, sign up for that Sega Account. Then link it with a platform where CrossWorlds is yours for the racing. Shell out some cash for the game. Then, head to the Free Gift Promotion site and get that code between Sept 25 and Oct 31. Time’s ticking. Punch it in at your digital store and bingo, it’s all yours.

But hang on, it’s not all sunshine and loop-de-loops. They casually mentioned in some social post that this deal ain’t everywhere. Classic vague, am I right? Fans on the interwebs are buzzing that it’s at least in North America and Europe. But who really knows? If you’re an existing Sega Account holder and done the linking, you’re practically golden the moment the game drops.

Now, don’t go thinking you can scam more than one board. Sega’s onto you. Just one Blue Star per platform, folks. And the chase starts the minute the game’s out till the end of October — 10:59am Eastern, to be exact. Why the exact time? Because why not.

Honestly, this Blue Star thing is just Sega’s latest tactic to reel in more sign-ups. Remember their other stunts like Shinobi: Art of Vengeance or that Like a Dragon spinoff with some pirate-y vibe? Yeah, they’re at it again. And word on the street is that CrossWorlds will be full of nods to Sonic Riders anyway. So, nostalgia’s the name of this game, folks.

That’s the scoop. Happy racing, or whatever you do with it.

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