Overview

• SEGA’s open beta runs August 29 to September 2 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic, with small in‑game rewards for participants.
• The full release is set for September 25 on current consoles and PC, with a Nintendo Switch 2 edition planned for the 2025 holiday season.
• Hands‑on reports highlight transforming vehicles, deep plate and perk loadouts, and a Rival system that assigns a taunting opponent across cups.
• A 23‑character base roster and extensive track list are confirmed, with free SEGA guest updates and a Season Pass adding Minecraft, SpongeBob, Pac‑Man, TMNT and more.
• Sonic Team’s Takashi Iizuka said some guest characters are currently unvoiced to avoid complex approvals with external license holders.