Barry the Nomad returns to the show to settle his fake rivalry with David the Lurker. We cover the weekly news, Rings of Saturn, and give our review scores for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! Lastly, David eulogizes Dan Drazen, a legendary figure in the Sonic fan community.
We had our first festival in Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, and on this News Bits we talk about how it went! Also, news has dropped that Sonic is teaming back up with the Olympics!
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David and Bo celebrate the launch of CrossWorlds, deliver a public service announcement about your elderly neighbors and relatives, and decide that when it comes to copyright law, you can’t just live and learn.
Today, during Sony’s State of Play showcase, SEGA revealed Capcom’s mascot, Mega Man and his older brother, Proto Man as the latest additions to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds’ growing roster of Season Pass content, as well as a new Mega Man-inspired course.
Fans can also get excited for a new vehicle inspired by Mega Man’s companion, Rush. Mega Man and crew will be available in Sonic Racing CrossWorlds’ Season Pass later in 2026!
Check out more details on the Season Pass in the press release here!
The wait is almost over for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, as we discuss the new ads, the new leaks, and the review from IGN (beating Mario Kart World’s score). Plus, in the mailbag segment we rehabilitate Infinite and the Deadly Six with the help from returning guest, artist/developer Michael Stearns! All that, plus your weekly dose of Rings of Saturn.
Sonic Racing fans, get ready to rev your engines because SEGA just dropped some competitively inclined news! The very first official Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds tournament is happening soon, and it’s all going down with Twitch Rivals. Your favorite speedster is hitting the big leagues with an esports tournament where invited Twitch creators from both the US and Europe will battle it out for ultimate bragging rights and a sweet cash prize. If you’ve been practicing those drifts and power-ups, you won’t want to miss seeing some serious Sonic speed on display. Get ready for some hopefully family friendly comepetive racing action as we find out who truly has what it takes to be the Sonic Racing champion!
Mark your calendars, because the action kicks off with qualifiers on Friday, September 26th (NA) and Saturday, September 27th (EU). Then, get ready for the grand finals on Friday, October 3rd! There will be competitive and casual lobbies, each with 12 racers, and the top six from each region will race their way to the finals. With a whopping $10,000 up for grabs for the winner of each bracket, you know the competition is going to be fierce. You can check out the official trailer to get hyped. It’s time to see some incredible gaming competition in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – don’t miss out on all the fun and intense racing as these creators race towards victory!
Get ready to turn up the volume! SEGA is continuing its “Racing Around the World” fan celebration by teaming up with Spotify to release a high-octane Sonic Racing-inspired playlist curated by the Blue Blur himself. The playlist is available to stream exclusively on Spotify HERE.
The racing-themed playlist features a dynamic mix of tracks spanning different decades and genres, including beloved classic Sonic tunes. The compilation will also boast unique Sonic Racing-themed cover art from official IDW Sonic artist, Natalie Haines.
Music has always been at the center of the Sonic franchise, and this new curated playlist is a celebration of that legacy. In Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, players can put together custom playlists with over 200 in-game music tracks from Sonic’s history, thanks to the new Jukebox feature. Players can now to choose their unique soundtrack as they race to victory!
Follow Sonic Team’s Racing Around the World campaign for more racing-inspired programs and events. Head to the official Racing Around the World website for the latest news, updates, and media surrounding this year’s fan celebration. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds launches on September 25, 2025, on gaming consoles and PC. Pre-order Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds today by visiting the official Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds website or select retailers.
SEGA announced more details surrounding the upcoming single player demo for the highly anticipated Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds launching on September 25, 2025. Those who may have missed out on the Open Network Test last month can still experience some high-octane fun with the single player demo, available globally on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
The single player demo will be available for free on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic, and Nintendo Switch™. The demo will not be available for PlayStation®4 (PS4®) and Xbox One users. Players can race against Sonic and friends starting at the below times:
United States (PST) Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 9:00 PM
United States (EST) Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 12:00 AM
United Kingdom (UTC) Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 4:00 AM
Japan (JST) Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 1:00 PM
Grant is back, Michael Stearns returns, and together again with Bo and David, the group talk about the recent Open Network Test for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, how it compares to the other big mascot racer on the market, and of course, a check-in with Rings of Saturn.
It seems unsurprising that NiGHTS, the SEGA Saturn mascot from Sonic Team, will likely be a new racer in Sonic Racing CrossWorlds. This is based on a leaked physical box art image, assuming the image isn’t a clever hoax.
I believe the leak is legitimate for a few reasons:
It’s exciting to see NiGHTS appear alongside two of SEGA’s modern-day icons: Joker from Persona 5 and Ichiban Kasuga from the Like a Dragon series. Considering that the last NiGHTS game was 20 years ago, its crazy that he’s on a box with two characters have had more recent, high selling games.
Today, SEGA released a new action-packed trailer, giving players a deeper look into what competition feels and plays like in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, as well as another sneak peek into the latest addition to the ever-growing Season Pass roster, Pac-Man. The trailer is filled with unpredictable rivalries amongst fan-favorite Sonic characters and highlights unrevealed game modes including Time Trials and Race Park.
In addition, it was announced yesterday that an Open Network Test will be live starting Friday, August 29, 2025, until Monday, September 1, 2025. Players around the world can race as Sonic and friends for free on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch. The Open Network Test is not available for PS4 or Xbox One users. For more details about the Open Network Test, please visit HERE.
The Blur Blur is drifting into gamescom 2025! Today, SEGA released a new high-speed trailer revealing that PAC-MAN and his iconic rival ghosts will be joining the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Season Pass roster. Players will not only be able to play as PAC-MAN, but they can also race on a track inspired by the video game icon’s modern and classic arcade-era games.
In addition, SEGA announced that they are hosting an Open Network Test for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds from Friday, August 29 to Monday, September 1, giving players around the world an opportunity to race as Sonic and friends. Learn more about the Open Network Test HERE.
For more details on Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds’ presence at gamescom 2025, check out the full press release below.
Are you a Sonic fan and live near San Diego? You’re in luck as SEGA is continuing its Racing Around the World fan celebration by bringing fans a unique, fully immersive karting experience at K1 Speed San Diego from Thursday, July 24 to Sunday, July 27.
Conveniently located near the Gaslamp Quarter, East Village, and Petco Park, K1 Speed San Diego will transform into a Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds-themed experience packed with fun activities and exclusive surprises for attendees to enjoy.
What to Expect:
Event Details:
What: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds x K1 Karting Experience
When: Thursday, July 24 – Sunday, July 27, during business hours
Where: K1 Speed San Diego, 1709 Main St, San Diego, CA 92113
In a recent FAQ regarding, specifically, the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the upcoming Sonic Racing: Crossworlds, Sega confirmed the physical versions of the game will not be on a Game Key-Card. The entire base game will instead be built into a standard game card with no downloads required besides free patches as they come. This also makes it Sega’s first Nintendo Switch 2 game to not be sold in retail stores as a Game Key-Card. You can check here to see the other games they launched as Game Key-Cards and learn how those are different, and less desirable, from regular physical releases.
In addition, the physical Switch 2 version will not be available until early 2026, while the digital release will come on Holiday 2025. All other versions of the game will launch on September 25th, 2025 as planned.
In the very same FAQ, Sega also confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 1 version of the game, whether physical or digital, will include the option of a $10 USD purchase to upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 version later on. Using this upgrade option will also allow you to carry over any save data and paid DLC, including pre-order bonuses, from Switch to Switch 2 with ease. This should all serve as excellent news to anyone considering either the Switch or Switch 2 versions of the game.
At the same time, Sega have aired two new trailers, as well as shown some of their special pre-order DLC bonuses. Check in after the break to see those.
SEGA surprised everyone at the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards with a reveal: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is crossing over with Nickelodeon. And yes—SpongeBob is in.
During the show, SEGA dropped a new trailer showing SpongeBob and friends hitting the track alongside Sonic and his crew. It also showed off a SpongeBob-themed vehicle and track, plus a quick tease of more Nick content on the way—including stuff from Avatar: The Last Airbender and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
If you grab the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game, you’ll get all the Nickelodeon content through the Season Pass, along with the recently announced Minecraft crossover, Sonic Prime characters, and a couple of mystery collabs still to come.
More details are on the way, but one thing’s clear: CrossWorlds is shaping up to be the wildest Sonic racer yet.