Sega opens Open Network Test for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds

Sega is hosting an Open Network Test for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, the crossover-filled kart racer, ahead of its full launch on 25 September. The test runs from 29 August to 1 September and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch, with crossplay matchmaking enabled among supported platforms. The event will not include PS4 or Xbox One, but it gives players a free chance to race as Sonic and friends before the game goes on sale, with a full digital and physical release planned for late September and an additional Switch 2 edition scheduled for later this year.

The network test is designed to showcase a wide range of multiplayer options. Sega has described a variety of modes that will be playable during the event, including Grand Prix, World Match, Friend Match, Race Park, Time Trial, Custom Match, and a Rival System. Four-player local co-op will be supported, and online play will be accessible through cross-platform matchmaking. Offline modes such as Grand Prix and Time Trial will be available throughout the test, and participants should be aware that save data from the test will not carry over to the final game. While the beta emphasizes...