Sega Adds AiAi to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Free DLC

Sega has added Super Monkey Ball's iconic character AiAi to its kart racing game Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, expanding the roster with free downloadable content on February 12, 2026. The update introduces AiAi as a playable racer alongside his custom vehicle, the Banana Cruiser, along with four Super Monkey Ball-themed songs for the in-game jukebox, special emotes, and sounds. This marks the fifth free character addition since the game's launch, bringing the total playable roster to 43, including preorder bonuses, season pass characters, and previous guests like the four Pac-Man ghosts.

The new content coincides with the launch of the Super Monkey Ball Festival, an in-game event running from February 12 to 15, where players can participate in online races to earn points and unlock AiAi-themed cosmetics such as decals, horns, and titles. AiAi's arrival was originally planned for January but was delayed, a change Sega confirmed in recent announcements. Players on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 can access the update at no extra cost, with a paid upgrade available for the enhanced console version.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, released in 2025, blends high-speed kart racing with an...