Sega Announces Pac-Man DLC for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds

Sega has announced the release of the Pac-Man Pack for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, introducing the arcade icon and his ghostly counterparts as playable characters in the kart racing game. The premium downloadable content will launch on January 7, 2026, across platforms including Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.

The pack features Pac-Man and the four ghosts—Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde—as new racers, along with a unique vehicle and a track inspired by the classic Pac-Man maze. It forms part of the game's ongoing Season Pass, available to owners of that bundle or for separate purchase, similar to previous crossovers with Minecraft and SpongeBob SquarePants. A teaser trailer released by Sega showcases an arcade machine aesthetic and high-score elements, hinting at the nostalgic theme without revealing full gameplay footage.

To coincide with the launch, Sega is hosting an in-game Pac-Man Festival starting January 8, 2026, at 4 p.m. PT (7 p.m. ET or January 9 at midnight GMT). The event will run until January 11 at 3:59 p.m. PT (6:59 p.m. ET or 11:59 p.m. GMT) and allows all players, regardless of DLC ownership, to...