New Additions, Changes & Improvements

It's another huge week in gaming, and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is joining in on the fun with its launch of "Year Two".

This includes a major title update (Version 2.0.0), and ahead of the 3rd November 2026 rollout, Sonic Global Community Director Aaron Webber has outlined what you can expect. It will include "new additions, changes, and improvements".

Here's a quick rundown:

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Year Two

Major Day One Updates

Duel Mode

• Race against a single opponent with the new Duel Boost mechanic.
• Rival Duel, Duel Match (Free Match), Duel Match (Best-of-10), Friend Match

Gadget System Upgrade

• A new gadget plate, the Grand Master Plate, will be introduced - adding a 7th super slot for 1-slot gadgets. Adds boosted effect.
• 15 new gadgets will be introduced

Adjustments made to PvP balance

• Adjustments made to gadgets/racing stats
• Shorter cooltime for rings to reappear (Only in online mode)
• Adjustments made to machine types
• Adjustments made to COMs

World Match mode update

• Free match added - No ranking changes make it great for casual play
• Rivals added - award additional Donpa tickets when you win
• Overhaul of Main Menu screen - renewed with the addition of new modes

More New Content added

• New Feature: Play Missions - Complete daily objectives to get tickets & medals
• Sega Fighting Beats Infinity album
• New collaboration decals

Other feature updates

• Additional gadget plates
• Added function to bookmark gadgets
• Additional gadget filters
• Changes in maximum cap of Likes
• Various Bug Fixes

Live Updates: Festivals

• Festivals now last 10 days
• Rnakings changed to "Winning Streak Rankings"
• AI Rival Teams are now available as opponents
• More Crown types are now being awarded online

Of course, there's also the "Year Two" free and paid characters and machines. The free characters announced will include Bayonetta (arriving 3rd November), and she will be followed by McLaren Racing (Sonic) later this month, and Aigis in early 2027.