Sega Announces Free DLC Characters for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds

Sega has announced a new wave of free downloadable characters for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, including the return of classic Sega icons and a debut for fan-favorite figures from the Sonic comic series. The updates, revealed during a recent PlayStation State of Play presentation, will roll out over the next few months, starting with NiGHTS in December 2025.

The racing game, which launched on September 25, 2025, for platforms including PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and the original Nintendo Switch, features a diverse roster of playable characters from Sega's catalog and beyond. Core Sonic staples like Sonic, Dr. Eggman, Knuckles, Shadow, and Tails anchor the lineup, joined by recent free additions such as Joker's from Persona 5 and Ichiban Kasuga from Like a Dragon. Paid content has expanded the game further, with a Minecraft-themed DLC introducing new characters and tracks shortly after launch, and Capcom's Mega Man slated for next year.

The upcoming free characters highlight Sega's blend of nostalgia and fresh crossovers. NiGHTS, the dream-dwelling jester from the 1996 Sega Saturn title Nights into Dreams, arrives first on December 2025. Players will see the character in a more faithful...