Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Adds Dual Mode and New Track Features

New competitive mechanics, crossover courses, and expanded customization will shape the next phase of Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, as SEGA prepares additional content for the game's second year. A hands-on preview covered the upcoming features, including the Dual Mode introduced in the 2.0 update, new track designs, and equipment upgrades, with content planned to extend into 2027.

According to Lords of Gaming, the preview included several hours of gameplay on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. The event also outlined upcoming downloadable content and free additions, offering a closer look at how the racing game will expand beyond its existing features.

Dual Mode is a central addition to the 2.0 update, placing two racers against each other in a format that emphasizes individual strategy. Players can monitor their rival's position, Gadget setup, and item loadout while competing in head-to-head races.

The mode allows players to adjust the challenge level, similar to the game's Grand Prix races. Completing Dual Races rewards players with Dual Coins, a new currency that can be exchanged for emotes, stickers, car auras, and music tracks associated with SEGA and Sonic collaboration characters.

The currency also provides access to selected music from the original Bayonetta game. Lords of Gaming reported that Bayonetta's tracks can be unlocked through Dual Mode, while the mode's launch selection also includes music associated with the free character additions.

The 2.0 update also supports paid track content from both Year One and Year Two. One of the final Year One additions is Lion Turtle Island from Avatar Legends, where elemental gates trigger track transformations and create different routes for racers.

The course features Avatar Aang as a playable character, accompanied by his Air Glider as Extreme Gear. Its changing routes incorporate elemental abilities into the racing experience.

For Year Two, the Godzilla collaboration brings the giant monster into the City Escape stage associated with Sonic Adventure 2. The course combines downhill racing with recognizable elements from the stage's appearance in Sonic Generations.

The track also features a remix of Escape from the City that blends the original song's upbeat melody and vocals with elements associated with Sonic 06's Crisis City. During the final lap, Godzilla destroys the Travel Ring, forcing racers to navigate a different section of the course.

The Evangelion collaboration introduces another course featuring both land and sea racing. During races, an Eva mech defends competitors against incoming large-scale threats, adding changing environmental elements to the course.

Beyond the crossover tracks, Year Two introduces the Master Plate to the Gadget Menu. The feature allows players to equip a Super Gadget, strengthening the effects of their overall Gadget setup. According to the preview, certain configurations can provide temporary invincibility after players collect enough rings.

Free additions also include Bayonetta, Persona 3 Reload character Aigis, and a car inspired by McLaren Racing. The update expands customization options through the racing vehicle, while the new character content adds music and other unlockable items.

SEGA has also revised the game's pricing across platforms. According to Lords of Gaming, the standard edition now costs $39.99, while a Year One Edition is priced at $59.99. The Year Two Season Pass costs $29.99.

Pre-order bonuses include three cars inspired by SEGA consoles. Players who own both the Year One and Year Two passes can also unlock Super Shadow and his Super Dark Rider car.