Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds adds Classic Sonic, Axel, and Amigo in free updates from June to September 2026, plus nine new jukebox tracks from iconic SEGA series.
SEGA has announced a major wave of free content updates for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, arriving between June and September 2026 across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The updates introduce three new playable characters drawn from classic SEGA franchises, along with nine new jukebox tracks that expand the game’s cross‑series soundtrack.
Table of Contents
- What Is Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
- When Are the New Characters Releasing
- Who Are the New Playable Characters
- What New Music Is Being Added
What Is Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is SEGA’s crossover kart racer featuring characters, vehicles, and tracks inspired by multiple SEGA franchises. The game blends arcade racing with character‑specific abilities and a jukebox system that allows players to customize their soundtrack with music from across SEGA’s history.
When Are the New Characters Releasing
SEGA’s free character rollout spans three months:
- Classic Sonic: June 23, 2026
- Axel: August 2026
- Amigo: September 2026
Each character arrives with a unique vehicle inspired by their original series.
Who Are the New Playable Characters
Classic Sonic
Release date: June 23, 2026
Classic Sonic joins the roster with an exclusive vehicle from Sonic Drift, bringing retro flair and nostalgic sound effects to the track.
Axel
Release window: August 2026
Axel from Crazy Taxi arrives with his signature in‑game taxi, complete with series‑inspired handling and acceleration.
Amigo
Release window: September 2026
Amigo from Samba de Amigo races in a vehicle themed after the rhythm franchise, adding colorful visuals and festive animations.
These additions strengthen CrossWorlds’ identity as a celebration of SEGA’s legacy, expanding the roster beyond Sonic characters.
What New Music Is Being Added
The game’s jukebox will receive nine new tracks drawn from multiple SEGA series and composers:
- “Looting the Louvre” – Naofumi Hataya (Rhythm Thief and the Emperor's Treasure)
- “Theme of Phantom R” – Tomoya Ohtani (Rhythm Thief and the Emperor's Treasure)
- “Akadoko” – Naofumi Hataya (Akadoko and Kimishine Ai no Densetsu CD)
- “Orpheus in the Underworld” – Naofumi Hataya (Akadoko and Kimishine Ai no Densetsu CD)
- “Kimishine” – Naofumi Hataya (Akadoko and Kimishine Ai no Densetsu CD)
- “Speed Is My Life” – Jun Senoue and Nathan Sharp (35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog)
- “Space Channel 5: Getting the Truth” – Kenichi Tokoi (Space Channel 5)
- “Go! Go! Cheerleader!” – SEGA Sound Team (Space Channel 5)
- “Burning Hearts” – Naofumi Hataya and Takenobu Mitsuyoshi (Burning Rangers)
The additions highlight SEGA’s musical diversity, ranging from rhythm adventure tracks to classic Sonic anniversary compositions.