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About Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds lets players race through land, sea, air and space, using Travel Rings to jump between dimensions mid‑race. Each race features a surprise on the second lap, then returns to the original track for a changed final lap.
The game offers solo, co‑op and online play for up to twelve racers, with a roster of 23 Sonic‑universe characters, 45 vehicles, 70 gadgets and a variety of modes ranging from Grand Prix to custom Race Park matches.
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Travel Rings and CrossWorld Courses
Travel Rings appear on the second lap and transport racers to one of fifteen CrossWorld courses, each with its own rules and challenges. After completing the CrossWorld lap, racers return to the original track for the final lap, where the environment has altered.
These transitions guarantee that no two races feel identical, as the surprise courses and rule changes differ each time a Travel Ring is used.
- Watch the Travel Ring cue early to anticipate the upcoming rule shift.
- Practice both the base and CrossWorld versions of a track to adapt quickly.
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Vehicle Customisation and Gadgets
Players can select from over 45 original vehicles and more than 70 gadgets that modify movement boost efficiency, item chance, recovery time and other stats. Vehicles belong to five classes—Speed, Acceleration, Handling, Power and Boost—allowing further tuning via front, rear and tire parts.
Custom paint jobs, decals and other visual options let racers personalise their machines while the gadget loadout defines performance.
- Balance boost efficiency with item chance for a versatile setup.
- Experiment with different class combinations to find a comfortable handling feel.
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Rival System
Each race randomly selects a Rival character who is faster, smarter and more challenging. Defeating the Rival grants bonus rewards and triggers special dialogue, adding a competitive edge beyond standard placement.
All 23 Sonic characters interact through this system, providing varied encounters each match.
- Focus on overtaking the Rival early to secure the bonus reward.
- Observe the Rival’s behavior for clues on their preferred racing line.
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Game Modes
The title includes Grand Prix (four‑course point race), Race Park (team races with custom rule sets), Time Trials (single‑player leaderboard runs) and World Match (12‑player online ladders). Each mode caters to competition, practice or mastery.
Legend Competitions are timed events for top‑ranked players, offering unique rules and special rewards.
- Use Race Park’s custom rules to experiment with strategies before Grand Prix.
- Aim for consistent lap times in Time Trials to climb the global leaderboard.
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Updates, Season Pass and Events
Free updates will add new characters, vehicles, music, sounds and gadgets, expanding the roster beyond the initial 23. A paid Season Pass offers premium content, including guest crossovers, new courses, decals and additional gadgets.
Limited‑time Festivals pit players into three teams with unique rules, while top performers earn bonus rewards and the coveted “Emerald Racer” rank.
- Participate in Festivals to earn extra rewards without purchasing the Season Pass.
- Track upcoming free updates for new gadgets that may improve your current build.
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