Get able to hit the monitor as soon as once more together with your favourite characters from the Sonic universe – and extra! Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is dashing onto PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on September 25.
At present’s brand-new trailer provides followers a glimpse of the joy to come back, highlighting the high-speed racing motion and rising roster of characters gamers can anticipate to see at launch and past!
This new entry to the Sonic Racing franchise options the largest lineup of characters the sequence has ever seen with greater than 23 playable racers to select from. Gamers can blaze by every monitor with iconic Sonic characters they know and love, however that’s not all! The roster will proceed to develop after launch with crossover characters from different Segatitles, in addition to shock visitor racers from different fashionable recreation franchises, similar to Minecraft, becoming a member of Sonic and buddies. We additionally spoke with Sonic Staff Artistic Officer, Takashi Iizuka, on how the crew labored collectively to make this the largest addition to Sonic Racing but.
After we began planning for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, we wished to make it the subsequent main title within the Sonic Racing sequence that began with Sonic & SegaAll-Stars Racing. To attain this, we wanted to create a complete compilation of all of the enjoyable from previous titles for it to turn into a masterpiece within the sequence. We felt it was essential to characteristic all kinds of Sega characters as playable racers, since that was a core characteristic individuals beloved within the earlier titles. Together with characters from each Sega and Atlus video games – new and previous – on this recreation allowed us to interrupt down franchise boundaries and ship an thrilling racing expertise for gamers. We’ve even gone as far as to incorporate different iconic characters outdoors of Sega’s lineup to hitch the race and broaden the sport’s enchantment to extra individuals.
Takashi Iizuka, Artistic Officer, Sonic Staff
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds not solely transports gamers to tracks impressed by traditional Sonic phases, but additionally introduces the all-new Journey Rings mechanic, whisking gamers away throughout land, sea, air, time – and even area – mid-race! Right here’s the twist: whoever’s within the lead will get to choose which world everybody will get transported to through the second lap, so no two races are ever fairly the identical.
We designed many brand-new tracks for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, however we additionally know that followers like racing on tracks that take them again to locations they keep in mind from Sonic’s historical past. Along with the brand new places, we additionally designed tracks utilizing themes from previous titles to create new ones based mostly on acquainted locations. I’m personally excited concerning the monitor based mostly on Steel Harbor since I labored on Sonic Journey 2. The crew did a tremendous job bringing Steel Harbor to life with a practical portrayal that was not possible to perform again when the unique stage was created.
Takashi Iizuka, Artistic Officer, Sonic Staff
With over 70 Devices to select from, there are numerous methods to customise your method to every race. Whether or not it’s boosting your velocity or carrying extra objects, every mixture of Devices permits for a unique playstyle, so gamers can strategize how they need to beat the competitors and be the primary to cross the end line! Plus, the fan-favorite Excessive Gear hoverboards from Sonic Riders are again and higher than ever, amping up the high-speed enjoyable and car decisions. You may make your experience your individual in and out by mixing and matching components, powers, and talents to create a car that’s distinctive to you!
As we deliver Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds to PlayStation gamers, we’re excited to share probably the most formidable Sonic Racing expertise but. This time, we’ve got the largest group of Sonic characters to select from, and for the primary time, followers may race as iconic characters from different Segagames and fashionable leisure franchises. With new Journey Rings, Devices, and the return of Excessive Gear, we hope every race feels recent and enjoyable, permitting followers to race in their very own type. Whether or not you’ve gotten performed earlier than or are new to Sonic Racing, we hope you benefit from the surprises and adventures in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
Takashi Iizuka, Artistic Officer, Sonic Staff
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is racing onto PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 in type, releasing in each Normal and Digital Deluxe editions. Seize the Digital Deluxe version to leap into the race three days early and broaden your rosters with much more racers, together with characters from the hit Netflix sequence Sonic Prime! Plus, the Digital Deluxe version contains the Season Cross, which is filled with bonus characters, automobiles, and new tracks impressed by different worlds and franchises – all to be revealed and launched sooner or later!
Can’t wait to step on the gasoline pedal? Pre-orders are reside beginning at present! Gamers who safe their copy of both the Digital Normal or Deluxe editions of the sport earlier than launch will rating an unique bonus character – Werehog from Sonic Unleashed, alongside together with his particular automobile and decal.
New dimensions with surprises round each nook await this fall! Begin your engines in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and race to victory with loads of customization choices to win in type.
