Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Adds SpongeBob, TMNT & Avatar Characters
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– Sega announced Nickelodeon collaborations for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, adding SpongeBob SquarePants and teasing Avatar and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters.
– The game includes guest characters like Hatsune Miku, Persona 5’s Joker, and Minecraft’s Steve, Alex, and Creeper, alongside Sega’s own roster.
– The Digital Deluxe Edition offers a Season Pass with Nickelodeon content, Minecraft additions, Sonic Prime characters, and two unannounced collaborations.
– CrossWorlds will feature over 50 playable characters, combining Sega staples like Sonic and Knuckles with guest racers like SpongeBob.
– The game launches in September on Switch and Switch 2, competing with Mario Kart World while offering more diverse guest characters.
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds is revving up its roster with an exciting lineup of guest characters from Nickelodeon franchises, expanding beyond its initial Sega-focused offerings. The kart racing title recently confirmed collaborations with SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Avatar: The Last Airbender, joining previously announced crossovers like Hatsune Miku, Yakuza’s Ichiban Kasuga, and Minecraft’s Steve and Alex.
Players who opt for the Digital Deluxe Edition will gain access to a Season Pass featuring these Nickelodeon additions, alongside content from Sonic Prime and two undisclosed future partnerships. The latest trailer showcases SpongeBob and Patrick Star tearing up the track in the iconic Patty Wagon, racing through a vibrant Bikini Bottom-themed course.
With over 70 playable characters, including series staples like Sonic, Tails, and Shadow, the game aims to deliver a diverse and nostalgia-packed experience. This puts it in direct competition with Nintendo’s Mario Kart World, though Sega’s approach leans heavily into third-party crossovers, a strategy Nintendo has so far avoided.
Early impressions from hands-on previews have been positive, with critics praising the game’s energetic style and tight mechanics. Set for a September release on both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, Sonic Racing CrossWorlds could reignite the classic Mario vs. Sonic rivalry in a fresh, high-speed format.
Fans of kart racers and crossover content have plenty to look forward to as Sega continues to expand this ambitious project. The blend of beloved Sega icons and unexpected guest stars makes it one of the most anticipated racing titles of the year.
(Source: IGN)
