The upcomingSonic Racing: CrossWorldshas officially revealed the next crossover characters coming to the highly-anticipated racing game, diving into the sea with SpongeBob SquarePants and friends. Sega’s answer to Nintendo’s successfulMario Kart Worldhas already seen plenty of reveals to get fans excited ahead of the game’s launch in September.Sonic Racing: CrossWorldswill introduce several new features and styles of racing to the franchise, including the aquatic “Boat Mode” races and “Flight Mode” taking players to the sky. However, one of the most exciting elements of the game has come from its litany of crossovers.
Sega’s newest racing game has teased several crossovers coming as part ofCrossWorlds, both with other Sega franchises and from beyond the developer.Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' Summer Games Fest trailershowed off a whopping six different characters coming from other franchises, including surprise picks like Hatsune Miku andLike a Dragon’s Ichiban Kasuga. The game even features a crossover withMinecraftin its initial lineup, with players able to race with Steve, Alex, and the iconic Creeper enemy. Now, Sega is showing off another exciting crossover coming to the game.
As reported by VGC, a new trailer forSonic Racing: CrossWorldsofficially unveiled the next crossover coming to the game. The new trailer revealed apair of Nickelodeon icons coming as playable characters, showing both SpongeBob SquarePants and his best friend Patrick alongside a “Krabby Patty”-themed vehicle. The trailer also gave a preview of aSpongeBob-themed track, with players racing past SpongeBob’s house and even crashing through the Krusty Krab.CrossWorldsalso briefly teased future Nickelodeon crossover content fromTeenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesandAvatar the Last Airbender.
Sonic Racing: Crossworlds Adding Nickelodeon Crossover Content
The SpongeBob reveal and Nickelodeon teaser come as Sega has hinted at the game boasting a sizable roster following its launch. Leaks from earlier this year hinted ata respectable 23-character lineup forSonic Racing: CrossWorlds, though that roster notably did not include any of the crossover characters. The game is also expected to boast 24 tracks for players to race on withinSonic Racing: CrossWorlds, using “Travel Rings” to visit re-designed “CrossWorlds” tracks as well.Sonic Racing: CrossWorldsis currently scheduled to launch on September 25.
AlongsideSonic Racing: CrossWorlds' litany of playable characters, Sega looks to be adding several special touches to the game.Sonic Racing: CrossWorldswill include over 500 different dialogue optionsplayers can experience before the start of a race, with different characters butting heads or taunting one another. Sega has also repeatedly taunted Nintendo overMario Kart World, specifically referencingSonic: CrossWorlds' cross-play as a major leg up over the Nintendo racer.Sonic Racing: CrossWorldslooks to take the iconic racing franchise in a bold new direction later this year.
