Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds — chaotic, customisable karting with shaky online

Pcgamer calls Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds a messy but enjoyable Sonic-themed kart racer on PC, released September 25, 2025, developed by Sonic Team and published by SEGA for $70/£65.

The review praises the roster and track design, noting reworked stages from Sonic Adventure 2 and Sonic Unleashed, off-road paths, verticality, shortcuts and a mid-race portal that shifts you to different tracks. Customisation is highlighted as a strength, with five vehicle types (Speed, Power, Acceleration, Handling, Boost), broad cosmetic options and a six-slot gadget board that unlocks through play and enables many build combinations.

Major drawbacks include unstable online functionality—frequent errors that boot players back to the lobby—and item balancing that encourages sandbagging and hoarding, which undermines competitive play. The reviewer also questions the $70 price given the basic suite of modes and paid DLC characters, and suggests players who prioritise robust netcode and a high skill ceiling might wait for a sale, while those who want a chaotic, Easter egg–filled Sonic racer may still find it worth the cost.

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Culture, Sonic Racing Crossworlds, Sonic Team, Sonic Unleashed, Kart Racing