Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Open Network Test opens soon

Sega kicks off an Open Network Test for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds across Switch, PS5, Xbox, and PC ahead of the September launch, with a Pac-Man crossover to boot.

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Announces Open Network Test on Switch PS5 Xbox PC

Sega has announced an Open Network Test for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds. The test runs from August 29 to September 1, 2025 and includes Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC players. Participants can race as Sonic and friends for free ahead of the game’s launch on September 25, 2025, with both digital and physical releases planned. The Switch 2 version is expected in the holiday 2025 window, and a physical release for the platform is planned for early 2026. Existing Switch owners can use a paid upgrade to carry over content and progression. In addition to the test, Sega is pairing the game with a Pac-Man collaboration that joins the Season Pass roster alongside characters from Minecraft, SpongeBob and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

This rollout shows Sega aiming to build momentum across multiple platforms before release. The free test helps broaden the audience and gather feedback on online play, while the Pac-Man crossover deepens cross franchise appeal and keeps players engaged beyond the initial launch window.

The move to open the test across Switch, PS5, Xbox and PC signals a broad reach and a strategy to lock in players early. By tying in Pac-Man and other crossovers, Sega aims to expand the game’s fan base and create ongoing chatter. The Switch 2 timing and a paid upgrade path for Switch players suggest a planned long tail for the title across generations. The main risk lies in online balance and feature parity across platforms, which players will watch closely before the full release.

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More details will surface as studios fine tune the launch plan