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Sonic Team Warns Leaks May Derail Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Plans

Takashi Iizuka warns unauthorized leaks of licensed characters can sink collaboration deals

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Overview

  • Unreleased footage leaked days before Summer Game Fest revealed Minecraft content and other guest characters ahead of their official unveiling
  • Sega confirmed at Summer Game Fest that the game will feature Sonic’s cast alongside Hatsune Miku, Persona’s Joker and Like a Dragon’s Ichiban Kasuga
  • Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is due on September 25, 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PS4, Xbox One and PC
  • A dedicated Switch2 edition will follow later in the cycle with a paid upgrade path for those who purchase the initial Switch release
  • The game’s season pass includes multiple character slots, starting with a pack adding Minecraft’s Steve, Alex and a Creeper