Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Year 2 Unleashes Godzilla, Evangelion & Sega Classics
Sega doubles down on crossovers with Godzilla, Evangelion, and retro console vehicles in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Year 2, now with a permanent price drop.
Sega has unveiled a bold Year 2 roadmap for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, promising content through 2027 despite initial sales underperformance [2]. The expansion includes major crossovers with Godzilla and Neon Genesis Evangelion, each bringing dedicated tracks and characters [1]. The Godzilla Escape track reimagines Sonic Adventure 2’s City Escape as a dynamic racecourse where the kaiju himself is an active obstacle, stomping through the course while players dodge Atomic Blasts. Similarly, Tokyo-3 in the Evangelion pack turns the futuristic city into a high-stakes racetrack, with EVA-01 battling in the background during key laps.
New playable characters include Bayonetta, Aigis from Persona 3, and McLaren-inspired vehicles, with Sonic even receiving a team livery [2]. The game also introduces console-themed vehicles based on the Mega Drive, Dreamcast, and Saturn, complete with nostalgic details like a Sonic 1 cartridge in the back seat [1].
A new 1v1 mode, Duel Rush, allows players to see their opponent’s collected items, adding a strategic layer to head-to-head racing, though its effectiveness depends on skill parity [2]. While some critics have suggested that Sega’s reliance on crossovers may reflect a strategic necessity, this claim has not been confirmed by multiple sources.
To boost accessibility, Sega has slashed the base price to £34.99, down from £64.99, and launched a Year One Edition at £49.99, including the first season pass [2]. Even with Year Two DLC, total cost sits at £74.98—cheaper than the original Deluxe edition. The story was first reported by Mirror and Metro.
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