SEGA Announces Three New Characters for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds

SEGA has announced three new playable characters for its racing game Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, set to arrive as free updates in the coming months, expanding the title's crossover roster with figures from other franchises.

The updates, revealed in a new trailer, feature Red from the Angry Birds series and Goro Majima from Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, both debuting in April 2026. Arle from Puyo Puyo will follow in May 2026. Each character comes with a unique vehicle designed to reflect their origins: Red pilots the Super Roaster, a sleek machine inspired by his animated film appearance; Majima commands the Goromaru, a kart adaptation of his in-game ship; and Arle races in the Twinkle Bayoen, evoking her puzzle game's whimsical style. These additions aim to enhance gameplay variety, allowing players to mix and match vehicles and abilities across the game's multidimensional tracks.

Alongside the characters, the updates include a free Sega Racing Variety music pack with eight new tracks for the in-game jukebox. The selection draws from SEGA's retro catalog, featuring classics such as "Magical Sound Shower" from OutRun, "Like the Wind Reborn" from Power Drift, and "Soul on...