Drift Across Dimensions! Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Join The 4-Day Open Network Test For Free Starting August 29!

(Press Release)

SEGA is thrilled to announce that an Open Network Test for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is being held from 12:00 PM on August 29 to 12:00 PM on September 2^nd (UTC+8). All PlayStation^®5, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic Games players can join in on the fun! That's not all, as the Joker Festival will also run from 12:00 PM on August 31 to 12:00 PM on September 1^st (UTC+8), allowing players to try out the crossover racer Joker along with Arsène Wing, his unique machine.

*Joker and Arsène Wing will be added to the game via a free post-launch update. (Release date TBD)

Open Network Test Overview

The goal of the Open Network Test is to improve online multiplayer functionality and identify any problems. After the official release, participants will receive an exclusive in-game title and decal as a bonus. Don't miss out!

Open Network Test

Network Test Schedule: 12:00 PM, August 29~12:00 PM, September 2, 2025 (UTC+8)*These dates are subject to change without notice.

Platform：PlayStation^®5、Nintendo Switch™、Xbox Series X|S、Steam、Epic Games

Participation Bonus: In-game Sticker and Title

*Decals are cosmetic items used to customize your machines.

Open Network Test Website

https://asia.sega.com/SonicRacingCrossWorlds/en/news/open-network-test.html

*Visit the official website to learn more.

*Nintendo Switch Online membership required
*Save data cannot be transferred to the full version of the game.

*Dates and other details of the ONT are subject to change without notice.

*While there isn't a dedicated Nintendo Switch™ 2 version of the ONT, it is possible to play the Nintendo *Switch™ version of the ONT on a Nintendo Switch™ 2 console.

Open Network Test Available Content

Offline: Grand Prix, Time Trial

Online: World Match, Joker Festival

Offline

Grand Prix

Compete in four rounds to score the highest point total.

Time Trial

Race to cross the finish line in the fastest time possible.

Online

World Match

By connecting to the Internet, you can race with friends or other players around the world.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds also offers crossplay support, making it possible to race with players on other platforms.
World Match Schedule:

• 12:00 PM, August 29 ~ 12:00 PM, August 31, 2025 (UTC+8)
• 12:00 PM, September 1 ~ 12:00 PM, September 2, 2025 (UTC+8)

Joker Festival

Schedule：12:00 PM, August 31~12:00 PM, September 1, 2025 (UTC+8)

Join one of three teams and score more points than your competition. In this online mode, you'll be given a set of unique challenges while you race, including one where the team with the most Rings earns bonus points. As you rack up Festival Points, you'll unlock more decals and horns to use during the Open Network Test!

*More details can be found in-game.
*Items and Festival Points earned during the network test cannot be carried over to the full version of the game.

Squads

Players can form a team of up to four and play online together.
You can join a Squad or invite a player to join yours via your Friend List.
*Matches cannot be played with only 4 members of a squad.

About Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is a brand-new title crafted by an elite crew of SEGA racing game developers. Zoom across land, sea, and air in high-octane, unpredictable races where courses change with each lap!

The game offers the series' biggest roster to date, featuring 23 characters from the Sonic series and DLC racers from beyond the Sonic universe—including Hatsune Miku, Joker(Persona 5 Royal), Ichiban Kasuga (Like a Dragon), Steve (Minecraft), and SpongeBob.

Gadgets add strategic depth to the way you race, letting you personalize your vehicle with over 70 different effects. Mix up combinations to devise your own unique playstyles and shortcuts!

Race against players from around the world—and also across gaming platforms, thanks to crossplay support. There's a variety of online features to enjoy, including World Match—a race between up to 12 players, team-oriented Festival events, and Time Trial.

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Product Information:

*The Nintendo Switch™ version allows local play（Wireless Play） for up to 8 players.
*World Match can only be played online, while Grand Prix and Race Park can be enjoyed locally and online.
*Nintendo Switch™ players can upgrade their version of the game by purchasing the upgrade pack.