Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds ‘year two’ roadmap revealed – major free updates, new collaborations and more

Sega has officially revealed the “second year” of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will begin on November 3, 2026.

As part of this, players can expect “major day one updates”, more free characters, and Season Pass Two. Here’s a look at what’s happening, and you can see the full presentation in the video above.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – Year Two

Major day one updates

Duel Mode

• Race against a single opponent with the new Duel Boost mechanic.
• Rival Duel, Duel Match (Free Match), Duel Match (Best of 10), Friends Match

Gadget System Upgrade

• A new gadget plate, the Grand Master Plate, will be introduced – adding a 7th super slot for 1-slot gadgets. Adds a boosted effect.
• 15 new gadgets will be introduced

Post-launch characters as CPU Racers

• Free and paid characters will be added to the roster as CPU opponents in both online and offline modes.

Free Year 2 Characters and Machines

• Bayonetta – November 3, 2026
• McLaren racing (Sonic) – November 2026
• Aigis – Early 2027

Season Two Pass

• DLC Pack #1 – Godzilla Pack – November 3, 2026
• DLC Pack #2 – Evangelion Pack – January 2027
• DLC Pack #3 – Sanrio Puroland Virtual Pack – Q2 2027
• DLC Pack #4 – SEGALAND Pack – Q3 2027
• DLC Pack #5 – Midgar Pack (working title) from the Final Fantasy VII Remake series – Q3 2027
• DLC Pack #6 – Reload Revival Royal Pack from the Persona series – Q4 2027
• Season Pass 2 Bonus Content #1 – Sega controllers Decal Pack – October 9, 2026
• Season Pass 2 Bonus Content #2 – Sega consoles Pack – November 3, 2026
• Season Pass one + two bonus content – Great shadow – November 3, 2026

Additional updates

• Standard and Deluxe Edition Price Drop (effective immediately) – $69.99 to $39.99 and $89.99 to $59.99
• Season Pass Two – Now available for purchase $29.99
• Year 2 Digital Deluxe Edition – Now available for purchase $59.99
• Year One Edition (physical) – confirmed, available for $59.99. Includes the standard edition of the game and Season Pass One content

So, what did you think of the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Year 2 Showcase? Let us know in the comments.