Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Nintendo Switch

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds brings arcade kart racing to Nintendo Switch with a focus on variety and customisation, offering players both solo and team-based competition across unusual courses.

Key features

Race across land, sea, air, space and time as you warp through Travel Rings into new dimensions, with encounters and track twists that change the flow of a race. The game includes offline and online modes so you can practise solo, join friends or take on global competitors. Pre-orders include the playable Werehog character, the Werehog vehicle Beast Spike and an exclusive Werehog decal, according to the publisher.

Specifications

• Name: Sonic Racing CrossWorlds
• Format: Nintendo Switch
• Type: Racing game
• Capacity: Single and multiplayer modes
• Material: Digital or physical cartridge depending on retailer

Why it’s worth it

If you enjoy light competitive racing with a strong focus on items and vehicle customisation, this title offers a wide toolbox. There are 23 items to alter a race, including returning favourites and new additions such as the Monster Truck item, which can change outcomes in tight moments. You can build and level up karts with 45 unique vehicles and 70 gadgets, giving a convincing range of playstyles and progression.

Best use cases

This is a good fit if you want quick pick-up races on the Switch and regular online play with friends, or if you prefer couch multiplayer for family sessions. Ten in mind that progression and gadget variety are central to the experience, so players who enjoy tinkering with loadouts will get more from the game.

Getting the most from it

Try different combinations of vehicles and gadgets to discover a balance between speed and control, and use items strategically to turn the tide in team modes. Mixing solo practice with online matches helps you learn track quirks and how Travel Rings alter each circuit. Pre-order bonuses provide a neat cosmetic and playable edge from the start.