Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Gets NiGHTS Content Drop Update

SEGA has announced that the NiGHTS Content Drop update for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will launch on December 24. The update adds NiGHTS as a playable character, complete with a unique vehicle, as well as special emotes and sound effects. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

The full details:

Customization and Gadgets

Today, SEGA released a trailer giving fans a deeper look into the customization and gadget features available within Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. With over 40 vehicles, over 70 gadgets, and over 100 vehicle parts and decals, there are thousands of combinations available for players to customize the ultimate racing machine. Players can mix and match racers and vehicles, vehicle parts, and gadgets to create a customized racing experience suited to their gameplay style.

Switch 2 Edition

Fans can also look forward to digital and physical pre-orders for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch-OLED Model, and Nintendo Switch Lite, which are available now starting at $59.99 USD.

The Nintendo Switch 2 system version will be available for pre-order at a later date starting at $69.99 USD for the Standard Edition and $89.99 for the Digital Deluxe Edition. There will be a $10.00 USD Upgrade Pack available for owners of Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch OLED Model, and Nintendo Switch Lite, with content and progress able to carry over through the upgrade. The Nintendo Switch 2 system version will launch digitally this holiday 2025 and physically early 2026. For more details, please see below:

Pricing

Standard Edition – $69.99 USD

Digital Deluxe Edition – $89.99 USD

Release Date

Digital – Holiday 2025

Physical – Early 2026

The physical version will feature the full base game on the cartridge.

Upgrade Pack

There is a $10.00 USD Upgrade Pack for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch OLED Model, and Nintendo Switch Lite users. With the Upgrade Pack, content and progress will carry over to Nintendo Switch 2

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