Free Sonic Racing Crossworlds demo available ahead of Sept 25 launch

Sega will offer a free, singleplayer demo of Sonic Racing Crossworlds beginning late next week, the publisher said, giving players a chance to try the racing game ahead of its full release on September 25. The demo will be available from 9 p.m. Pacific Time on Tuesday, September 16, which corresponds to early morning on September 17 in some time zones, Sega added.

The playable build will be distributed on current-generation consoles and PC. Sega confirmed the demo will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via both Steam and the Epic Games Store. The publisher said the demo will not be released for PlayStation 4 or Xbox One. Sega also reiterated that a dedicated version for Nintendo Switch 2 is in development and will arrive later this holiday season.

Sega stressed that the demo is limited to singleplayer content and will not include multiplayer or online features. The company has not specified exactly what modes or tracks will be included. Based on the recent open network test and reporting from outlets that covered it, industry observers expect the demo to include time trial and Grand Prix style modes similar to those offered during the...