Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Animation Premieres This September

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So, SEGA’s dropped this bombshell—there’s gonna be a Sonic Racing CrossWorlds animation coming out this September. Apparently, this is to hype us all for their upcoming kart racer. Now, I don’t know about you, but the idea of Sonic tearing it up on a track kinda makes me chuckle. I mean, he’s already fast on foot, right?

This game’s got all the terrains: land, air, sea. Like they threw in the kitchen sink. And then there’s this Travel Rings feature which, honestly, sounds kinda like a cheat code. Imagine zipping around and suddenly—bam!—you’re whisked away to some new, wild CrossWorld. Maybe you’ll get seasick, who knows?

They’re boasting this is the "largest roster of characters" in any Sonic racing game. Got me thinking, how big is Sonic’s universe anyway? Like, do they have a registry somewhere? You get to mix and match your vehicle parts, powers, and all that jazz to tailor the game to how you roll. So, if you’re into souping up your ride, this might be your jam.

And post-launch? Oh boy, it seems like they’re just opening the floodgates. Characters from other SEGA worlds are joining the chaos. Think Persona 5 Royal’s Joker or Kasuga Ichiban from Like A Dragon. Bonus—Hatsune Miku. No joke. Miku in a kart. Didn’t see that coming.

If you’re going all-in, there’s the Digital Deluxe Edition, which dives even deeper. It’s not just Sonic characters—it ropes in folks from the Netflix series Sonic Prime and throws in this Season Pass. So, you’re getting guest appearances from even more franchises. Starting with Minecraft. Craft a kart? Sure, why not.

Some of the cool stuff they’re hyping:

Ready, Set, Warp! Introducing Travel Rings. These rings just upend everything by zapping Sonic and pals to different worlds mid-race. Expect chaos.

Race Across Space and Time: Biggest roster yet, with 23 characters zooming across 24 tracks and through Travel Rings to 15 CrossWorlds. It’s like Mario Kart and Doctor Who had a baby.

Level Up Races with Gadgets: Before the race, you can slap on some Gadgets for those extra perks. Over 70 to choose from. It’s basically a candy store for gearheads.

Deep Customisation System: Mix, match, and seriously pimp your ride. Vehicle parts, powers, abilities—you name it. Make Sonic look like your collectible Hot Wheels if you want.

Extreme Gear Returns: Remember Sonic Riders? Those hoverboards are back. If you’ve ever wanted to fly and resist gravity while racing, here’s your chance.

Mark your calendars. September 25, 2025, is the magic day for the Nintendo Switch. And sometime later, Nintendo Switch 2 will have its turn.

Wait, did I mention there’s gonna be an animation teaser too? Yeah, apparently that’s happening. SEGA’s really going all out, huh? Curious to see how this all pans out—or falls apart. Guess we’ll see!