Ichiban Kasuga Joins Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds as Free Update
The latest update for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds brings in Ichiban Kasuga from the Like a Dragon series as a free guest racer, adding to the growing roster of crossover characters that are available via post-launch support. Alongside other high-profile additions such as Joker from Persona and Hatsune Miku, this free update demonstrates the game’s commitment to expanding its appeal across fan communities and regions worldwide.
Driver:Â Ichiban Kasuka
Car : Dragon Brave
Added Songs】
- Asphodelos
- YUSHA NO KISEKI *Cannot be set as BGM during competition.
In addition to new racer additions, the update features fresh signature machines to match the guest characters’ iconic styles. Players can expect themed vehicles and possibly new gadgets or tracks tied to the collaboration. The reveal comes as part of the game’s announcement of several free post-launch racers previewed in official materials and confirmed to arrive in waves for all players.
For gamers in Southeast Asia and beyond this update signals strong global support. The availability of new characters without extra cost reduces barriers for players in regionally diverse markets and reinforces the game’s value proposition as a worldwide platform. With mobile-first and console cross-play elements increasingly important, this update strengthens the title’s appeal for multiregion audiences.
As the content roadmap continues, more free and paid collaborations are planned. While the influx of new characters keeps the excitement high, it also raises expectations for further updates including new tracks, vehicles and enhancements targeted at international communities. The inclusion of crossover stars like Ichiban Kasuga helps maintain momentum and positions the game as dynamic and accessible for players everywhere.
Starting Friday, November 7th, a limited-time event will be held to celebrate the collaboration with Ichiban. This event is an online tournament that divides players into 3 teams to compete for a total of points based on their rankings. Players will work together in teams to challenge special rules in each phase, such as competing by the number of touch-dashes. If you accumulate Festa Points during the event period, you will receive special in-game items such as stickers and horns that can be used to customize your car uniquely.
Period: Friday, November 7, 2025 7:00 AM to Monday, November 10, 2025 6:59 AM (UTC+8)
*Gadgets that can be obtained from Festa mode will be given in a later
update by the team. *This Festa reward may be earned again in the future through team
operations*If the saved data is deleted. Rewards earned from Festa up to that point will also be deleted. Festa rewards cannot be claimed again. So please be careful.
| Product Name | Sonic Racing Soaring across the world |
| Release Date | September 25, 2025 |
| Supported Platforms | PlayStation®5 / PlayStation®4 / Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Nintendo Switch™ 2 / Nintendo Switch™ / PC(Steam / Epic Games Store) |
| Official Website | https://asia.sega.com/SonicRacingCrossWorlds/ |
| SONIC ASIA PORTAL | https://asia.sega.com/SonicTheHedgehog/ |
| SEGA Asia Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/sega.asia.EN |
| About copyright | â’¸SEGA |
THIS IS our take
The addition of Ichiban Kasuga as a free guest racer is a savvy move that hits both the nostalgia and value buttons for fans. By giving away popular characters across regions rather than locking them behind paywalls it reinforces the game’s global appeal and keeps the player base engaged. If the update cadence remains strong this could become a case study in region-inclusive content rollout.
