Julio Junior
Summary
- Sega promoted Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds in response to Nintendo unveiling Mario Kart World for the Switch 2.
- Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be available on multiple platforms, contrasting Mario Kart World's Switch 2 exclusivity.
Sega recently had a playful reaction to Nintendo’s reveal of Mario Kart World by promoting its own upcoming racing game, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. When Nintendo first teased a new Mario Kart title alongside the Switch 2 in January, fans got a taste of it, but it wasn’t until this week’s Nintendo Direct that we saw what Mario Kart World is really about.
Big day for worldly racing games!
— Sonic the Hedgehog (@sonic_hedgehog) April 2, 2025
Anyway, get ready for the ONLY upcoming kart racer you can play with your friends around the world across all your favorite platforms: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds! pic.twitter.com/sV1IwKS5hM
The new Mario Kart installment promises an open-world experience, featuring huge courses with multiple paths and a Free Roam mode that lets you explore vibrant, detailed environments at your own pace. Meanwhile, Sonic the Hedgehog is stepping into the kart racing scene with Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, set to drop on several platforms in 2025. Sonic Racing brings its own twist with special portals that let racers discover alternate routes mid-race, adding an extra layer of strategy to the competition.
The Mario Kart World reveal has stirred up a lot of excitement among gamers worldwide, and Sega isn’t missing the chance to join in on the conversation. On Sonic the Hedgehog’s official Twitter account, Sega hinted at April 2 being “a big day for worldly racing games,” and reminded fans that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be the only kart racer you can play with friends across all your favorite platforms—clearly a jab at Mario Kart World’s exclusivity with the Switch 2.
Speaking of exclusivity, one of the major criticisms of Mario Kart World is its limited availability, as it’s set to launch only on the Nintendo Switch 2. On top of that, the game’s $80 price tag has already sparked backlash, with many worried that such high prices might set a new trend in the industry.
Mario Kart World is scheduled to launch on June 5, alongside the Nintendo Switch 2, while Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds hasn’t been given an exact release date yet. Another Nintendo Direct is coming up on April 17, which should offer more details on Mario Kart World. For now, it looks like the classic rivalry between Nintendo and Sega is heating up, and only time will tell which racer comes out on top later this year.
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Unreal 5
It’s exciting to see both Sega and Nintendo bringing new twists to the kart racing genre. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds sounds intriguing with its cross-platform play and unique portal mechanics. It’s great to have more options for fans of racing games!