Sonic expands with PUBG Mobile event and CrossWorlds reception

Sega’s Sonic the Hedgehog franchise is expanding its reach this month with a monthlong collaboration in PUBG Mobile and continued debate over a new kart racer’s technical performance, underscoring the series’ long-running strategy of branching into diverse spinoffs and crossovers. From October 3 to October 30, Krafton and Sega are rolling out a Sonic-themed event in PUBG Mobile that adds character outfits, themed weapons, vehicles and collectible items, while the newly released Sonic Racing CrossWorlds is drawing praise for its design even as its Switch port faces performance complaints.

Krafton and Sega said the PUBG Mobile event will let players unlock Sonic-inspired rewards through a Lucky Spin mechanic, including the Sonic Style Set and Tails Style Set, signature weapons such as the Sonic Vector and Cube Wispon Machete, and vehicles re-skinned as the Speedster Buggy, Team Sonic Speedboat and Sonic Pan. Additional cosmetic and base-decor items include a Team Sonic parachute, Power Sneakers and character ornaments, plus a Sonic the Hedgehog home statue and avatar frames. The companies said the promotion will run across the game’s battlegrounds for the duration of October.