The publisher also detailed its October 2026 event schedule and discussed the business model behind the online kart racer’s long-term support.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is expanding its roster with the Umbra Witch.
Along with the reveal came a fresh preview video that also previewed upcoming paid add-on bundles and a dedicated Year Two presentation event. During Season One, the Season Pass and Digital Deluxe Edition introduced CrossOver racers from other games and shows featuring the Minecraft Pack, SpongeBob SquarePants Pack, PAC-MAN Pack, Mega Man Pack, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pack, and Avatar Legends Pack. Free updates introduced other popular guest racers, including Hatsune Miku, Joker from Persona 5 Royal, Ichiban Kasuga, Goro Majima as Captain Majima, Red from Angry Birds, and Arle from Puyo Puyo. Now, Season Two is revving its engine to further expand the roster, with players able to pick up Season Pass Two for 6 brand-new CrossOver DLC packs.
Takashi Iizuka Explains Why a Season Pass Became Necessary to Fund CrossWorlds
Behind the steady stream of updates lies a pragmatic financial reality.
The Sonic series has a lot of standalone games, but while they tend to generate a lot of excitement immediately after release, after a few months, everyone finishes them and stops playing. However, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is an online title, and we wanted people to keep playing it for a long time.
Takashi Iizuka, Sonic Team head
Iizuka pointed out that the development crew prioritized fans first and revenue second, a strategy he now concedes might not have been the optimal path forward. While that initial plan successfully fostered a long-running online experience, development budgets are not unlimited, and securing additional development funding eventually required charging for additional content through a Season Pass.
Godzilla, Evangelion, and Avatar Legends Expand the Roster
Season Two brings an extensive lineup of downloadable content. The same footage provided enthusiasts another glimpse of the Godzilla and Evangelion bundles, both of which deliver fresh racers alongside the anticipated cosmetic items, injecting massive mechanical power straight into the racing circuit.
Before those packs arrive, players can access the Avatar Legends DLC on October 13, 2026. Additional sounds, emotes, and decals are packed in as well. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is available on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch now.
Live Events and DLC Launch in October 2026
The game’s live events schedule for October 2026 spans multiple competitive and celebratory updates across the month.
- Hatsune Miku 2nd Festival: Currently live and running through October 5, 2026, at 7:59 AM (UTC+8), allowing players to collect Festival Points and snag 13 exclusive decals.
- World Championship Finals + Year Two Showcase Livestream: Broadcasts on Twitch and YouTube on October 9, 2026.
- Avatar Legends DLC: Launches on October 13, 2026, followed by a special festival running from October 15 to October 18.
- Legends Competition Round 8: Begins on October 22, 2026.
With paid packs and free updates such as Bayonetta speeding onto the track as the first free character addition of Year Two, Sega continues to accelerate its high-octane racing experience.
Additional sounds, emotes, and decals are packed in as well.
