Sonic Racing CrossWorlds: The game that will surpass Mario Kart in 2025?

In 2025, the eternal debate between Sonic and Mario enters a new chapter. After a six-year wait, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds arrives to prove that Sega can still compete head-to-head with Nintendo in the arcade racing genre.

When we first saw the trailer, many thought it would be "another failed attempt" from Sega. But upon taking control, we realized that CrossWorlds isn't a copy: it's an evolution.

The big new feature is the ability to jump between worlds mid-race . Imagine starting in Green Hill, going through a portal, and ending up racing in Bikini Bottom alongside SpongeBob. That's the essence of CrossWorlds.

Each track is transformed by dimensional portals, which open up different routes and add special abilities. This mechanic is not only visually stunning, but also completely changes the strategy on every lap.

Unlike previous installments, this isn't just about racing: each kart can be customized in detail . Colors, parts, horn, aura, and even starting abilities allow each player to design their own unique experience.

• Fast but fragile flying boards.
• Balanced midsize cars.
• Big machines with more power.

The "gadget" system allows you to start with advantages like more rings or special items. This means that no run will ever feel the same.

Nintendo dominated the genre with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Mario Kart World , but the latter divided fans. Sega knows this, and CrossWorlds seems designed to appeal to those seeking classic speed with a modern twist.

If you ever thought Sonic couldn't compete with Mario on his own turf, this title wants to change your mind.

The game doesn't rely solely on nostalgia. In addition to classic stages like Radical Highway, it includes guests from other franchises:

• Hatsune Miku.
• Joker from Persona 5 .
• Ichiban Kasuga from Like a Dragon .
• Steve from Minecraft (DLC).
• SpongeBob SquarePants (DLC).

These crossovers turn every race into a gamer multiverse event.

Tested on PS5, the game shines in graphics and visual detail, albeit with slight frame drops when switching between worlds. The soundtrack blends classic Sonic themes with energetic new compositions, making every match feel epic.

The answer is yes. With speeds ranging from relaxed to frantic (Super Sonic Speed) , a variety of unlockable karts, and extra modes that add replayability, this title is much more than a spin-off.

Sonic is back in a big way, and this time he looks ready to look Mario in the eye and say, the race is just beginning .