RACING ACROSS DIMENSIONS!
0Get ready for the next level of speed in Sonic Racing Cross Worlds! Check out Shadow's high-tech ride tearing through a neon-lit cyber city in the game trailer. Join the open playtest to experience futuristic racers, and test your skills!
Sign up for the Open Network Test starting August 29!
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The Open Network Test will be held from 12:00 PM on August 29, 2025 to 12:00 PM on September 2, 2025 (UTC+8). Anyone on an eligible platform is welcome to join!
The Open Network Test offers a larger playable roster and more courses and gadgets than the Closed Network Test. Players will also have the chance to join Joker Festival from 12:00 PM on August 31, 2025 to 12:00 PM on September 1, 2025 (UTC+8). Be among the first to race as Joker, one of the game's crossover characters, and drive his signature machine Arsène Wing during this limited-time event!
JOKER
Arsene Wing
Joker and Arsène Wing will be added to the game via a free post-launch update. (Release date: TBD)
Objective
The goal of the Open Network Test (ONT) is to improve online multiplayer functionality and identify any problems.
The game is still under development, meaning crashes and other issues may occur.
We appreciate your understanding.
Overview
Network Test Schedule: 12:00 PM, August 29 until 12:00 PM, September 2, 2025 (UTC+8)
Subtitles
Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), English, Russian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Latin America), Korean, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Thai
Audio
Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, English
The Nintendo Switch version of the game contains languages that aren't included as system languages. To play the game in Polish, Thai, or Spanish (Latin America), please start the game in a different language first, then select your desired text language via the in-game settings.
Extras Other Options Language Settings Text
Platforms
PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic Games
Save data cannot be transferred to the full version of the game.
Dates and other details of the ONT are subject to change without notice.
While there isn't a dedicated Nintendo Switch™ 2 version of the ONT, it is possible to play the Nintendo Switch™ version of the ONT on a Nintendo Switch™ 2 console.
How to Participate
Download the test version of the game through one of the stores below. Once the Open Network Test officially kicks off, you can boot up the game and start playing.
PlayStation®5
Xbox Series X|S
Steam
Epic Games
Pre-downloading will be available on certain platforms starting August 26. The date varies between platforms.
Participation Bonus
Decal x2
Decals are cosmetic items used to customize your machines.
Title: Open Network Test Racer
The method for claiming the participation bonus may change at a later date.
Once Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds officially launches, you can claim the bonus by booting up the full version of the game using the account and platform you used for the Open Network Test.
An Internet connection is required to claim the bonus.
You will not be able to claim the bonus if you play the full version of the game on a different account or platform than the one you used for the Open Network Test.
Playable Content
Offline
Grand Prix, Time Trial
RACING ACROSS DIMENSIONS!
Online
World Match, Joker Festival
After completing your first Grand Prix, which consists of 4 races, you'll unlock World Match and a host of other modes.
World Match will only be available from 12:00 PM on August 29, 2025 to 12:00 PM on August 31, 2025, and from 12:00 PM on September 1, 2025 to 12:00 PM on September 2, 2025 (UTC+8).
Joker Festival will be held from 12:00 PM on August 31, 2025 to 12:00 PM on September 1, 2025 (UTC+8)
Information about Grand Prix and World Match can be found here.
Online Play
By connecting to the Internet, you can race with friends or other players around the world. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds also offers crossplay support, making it possible to race with players on other platforms.
Joker Festival
Between 12:00 PM, August 31, 2025 and 12:00 PM, September 1, 2025 (UTC+8)
Join one of three teams and help your team achieve more points than your competition! In this online mode, you'll be given a set of unique challenges while you race, including one where the team with the most Rings earns bonus points.
As you rack up Festival Points, you'll unlock more decals and horns to use during the ONT!
More details can be found in-game.
Items and Festival Points earned during the ONT cannot be carried over to the full version of the game.
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