Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Review Roundup

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, SEGA's high-octane kart racer released on September 25, 2025 and it has zoomed into the spotlight with its dimension-warping Travel Rings, massive character roster and deep customization. The game pits 56 racers, including Sonic and friends as well as crossover collabs, against chaotic multiplayer races across 24 tracks and 15 CrossWorlds sprints, blending arcade speed with strategic builds.

With a Metascore of 82/100 (based on 68 critic reviews), it's tying the highest-rated Sonic racer ever (Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed) and edging out rivals like Mario Kart World in some eyes. Critics hail its addictive drifts and replayability but note occasional rubber-banding and item chaos. Here's a collection of some standout reviews to give you a feel for the range of thought on Sonic's latest racing adventure.

Critic Reviews

Loot Level Chill - 9.5/10 "Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is the best kart racing game you'll play in 2025, with tons of fresh ideas and more content than you could shake a Chao at." Full review

IGN - 9/10 "Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds fires on all cylinders with a fantastic roster of 24 of my favorite hedgehogs, foxes, echidnas, and more. The titular Crossworld mechanic is an awesome idea that keeps each race fresh, and a great way to potentially turn the tables on opponents thanks to a lengthy list of customization options." Full review

TheGamer - 9/10 "Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is effortlessly slick and possessing the perfect balance of being easy to pick up and play yet hard to master." Full review

GameInformer - 8.5/10 "Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds offers some exciting twists on the tried-and-true kart-racing formula, making for a streamlined experience that wastes no time getting you into the action." Full Review

GamesRadar+ - 8/10 (4/5 stars) "Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is a slick, ambitious racer with loads of tracks, primed and ready for future, licensed crossovers. At first too slow and then suddenly extremely fast, the racing lacks finesse, but it gets better as you play." Full review

DualShockers - 8/10 "In a space where Mario Kart has been the only kart racer worth talking about for what feels like eons, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds stands tall as a worthy competitor." Full review

Time to Take Sonic to the Track?

Reviewers agree Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds delivers chaotic fun with its portal-hopping twists and cross-play support, making it a strong contender in the kart racing scene, especially for non-Nintendo owners seeking a Mario Kart alternative. There is a lot to love about the Blue Bomber's return to racing, and while it may not be overtaking the Plumber and his Pals with this iteration, it is great to see Sonic back in the fight.

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