Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Sep 25, 2025
4–12players
Under 30 min

PC
PS5
Xbox
Switch 2
Switch

Everyone

Racing · Combat Racing · Action-Adventure

Sonic kart racing where a ring portal mid-race sends the whole field into a different world for a lap before returning.

92%Very positive12,000 Steam reviewsMetascore 84 · OpenCritic 83 · 94% of critics recommend510 playing nowSteam Deck verified

Who can play

Split-screen for up to 4 players on PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and Switch.
Online for up to 12 players on PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and Switch.
Crossplay between PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and Switch.
Each player online needs their own copy. On one screen, one copy is enough.

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A copy each

How it plays

Four can race split-screen, and 12-racer online lobbies include team races where friends' results count together.
Gadgets and vehicle tuning add depth for regulars, while items keep newcomers in the mix.
Crossplay lets friends on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch race together.

Racing
Competitive
Party chaos
Newcomer friendly
Good with kids

Is it good

92%

Very positive on Steam

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510 playing on Steam, counted dailySteam Deck Verified

Every way to play together

Crossplay between PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and Switch. Split-screen versus for up to 4 on every platform. Online versus for up to 12 on every platform.

- PC
- PS5
- Xbox
- Switch 2
- Switch
PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch
Same screen
4players, split-screen, versusCheck (how we check facts)
Same room, own screens
No
Online
12players, versus, side modes onlyEditor (how we check facts)
Includes team races where friends' results count together.

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Quick facts

Developer: Sonic Team
Publisher: SEGA
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch
Series: Sonic the Hedgehog
Released: Sep 25, 2025 on PC
Controllers: Full controller support on PC, PlayStation controllers too
Languages: Text in 14 languages, voices in 7
Age rating: Everyone (ESRB): Mild fantasy violence

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Answers

Updated October 27, 2026

Can you play Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds split-screen?: Yes. Split-screen versus for up to 4 on PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and Switch.; One of 43 split-screen games on Switch 2
How many players can play Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds together?: Split-screen versus for up to 4 on PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and Switch. Online versus for up to 12 on PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and Switch.
Is Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds crossplay?: Yes. Crossplay between PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2 and Switch.; One of 147 PC and PS5 crossplay games
Do you need two copies of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds?: On one screen, one copy is enough. Each player online needs their own copy.
What platforms is Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on?: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
Does Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds work on Steam Deck?: Yes: Steam rates it Verified for Steam Deck.
Is Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds free?: No, it's a paid game.

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