During the grand finals of the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds World Championship, SEGA revealed a massive roadmap for the game's second year of support (Year Two), which officially kicks off on November 3, 2026.
New Free Modes and Mechanics Updates
From day one of Year Two, players will gain access to a number of significant new features:
- Duel Mode — a new 1v1 competition format featuring a unique Duel Boost mechanic, where item and gadget tactics play a decisive role. The mode includes matches against CPU opponents, casual online matchmaking, Best-of-10 ranked matches, and matches with friends.
- Grand Master Plate — a gadget system update adding a 7th superslot that significantly boosts the gadget placed inside it.
- 15 new gadgets, available right at the launch of the update.
- DLC Bots — all post-launch characters can now appear as CPU opponents in single-player and multiplayer modes.
New Free Characters
Throughout the second year, the racer roster will expand with new free heroes:
- Bayonetta — will become available on November 3, 2026, by completing duel challenges.
- McLaren Racing Car — a speed-class car for Sonic in official McLaren colors (November 2026).
- Aigis (from Persona) — will join the races in early 2027.
Season Pass 2: Collaborations with Final Fantasy, Persona, and More
SEGA announced six premium add-on packs to be released throughout 2026–2027:
- Godzilla Pack (November 3, 2026) — Godzilla Escape track and three race cars.
- EVANGELION Pack (January 2027) — Rei Ayanami, Asuka Langley, Tokyo-III track, and EVA vehicles.
- Virtual Sanrio Puroland Pack (Q2 2027) — Hello Kitty and Kuromi.
- SEGALAND Pack (Q3 2027) — a retro-themed track and vehicles from classic arcades.
- Midgar Pack (Q3 2027) — a collaboration with Final Fantasy VII Remake.
- Reload Revival Royal Pack (Q4 2027) — a pack based on the Persona series universe.
Price Drops and Year One Physical Edition
The base version of the game received a permanent price drop to $39.99, and the Digital Deluxe to $59.99. Additionally, a physical Year One Edition ($59.99) will arrive at retail stores, containing the base game, the first Season Pass, a Sonic 35th Anniversary reversible cover, and a collectible patch.
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