Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Year 2 Roadmap and Anniversary Short Film Details

Sega has unveiled the Year Two roadmap for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, with the new season launching on November 3. The update introduces a Duel Mode, an upgraded Gadget System, two new characters including Bayonetta, and two vehicles such as the McLaren Racing machine. A Godzilla collaboration is also debuting alongside the season launch.
Future content includes an Evangelion crossover in January 2027, featuring additional characters and machines. Subsequent updates will bring Virtual Sanrio Puroland content in Q2 2027, followed by Segaland and Final Fantasy VII Remake packs in Q3, and Persona series content in Q4. Season pass holders will receive various decal and console packs.
Additionally, Sega revealed a trailer for the Sonic the Hedgehog: Memories and Beyond short film, which celebrates the franchise's 35th anniversary. The animated special is scheduled to debut on November 12.
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Original headline at Anime News Network: “Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Game Reveals Year 2 Roadmap; Sonic the Hedgehog: Memories and Beyond Short Film Reveals Debut Date”
Key facts
- Release Date
- September 2025
- Year 2 Launch
- November 3
- Short Film Debut
- November 12
- Platforms
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store
Tags
- #Anime Film
- #Roadmap
- #SEGA
- #Short Film
- #Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
- #Sonic the Hedgehog
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