Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Players select from 23 characters drawn from the Sonic the Hedgehog series, each with distinct statistics that affect speed, handling, and durability.

Vehicles can be chosen from a pool of 45 cars and hoverboards, further modified with up to 70 gadget attachments that provide stat bonuses or special abilities.

Races feature 12 participants across 24 tracks, with hazards, shortcuts, and collectible power-ups influencing the outcome.

A defining feature is the CrossWorlds mechanic.

During the second lap of a race, the leading player can activate a Travel Ring that transports the entire group to one of 15 alternate courses.

This can either be a predetermined track or a random selection, introducing an element of unpredictability into each event.

The final race of a grand prix uses this mechanic to cycle through multiple previously played tracks across its three laps.

Modes include Grand Prix tournaments, single races, Time Trials with global ghost data, and Race Park, a set of alternate multiplayer modes with team-based rules.

Both online play (supporting up to 12 racers) and four-player split-screen are included.

The game also features a rival system in single-player, assigning one competitor as a direct adversary for additional rewards.

Progression revolves around unlocking gadgets, vehicles, and cosmetic options using in-game currency earned through racing.

Difficulty tiers are defined by race speeds, with higher settings such as "Super Sonic Speed" demanding mastery of drifting, trick-based boosts, and optimal racing lines.

Presentation emphasizes bright and exaggerated visuals, with character banter at the start of races and a mix of classic and modern Sonic soundtrack selections.

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds for PlayStation 4 is currently worth €62.36 loose, €27.47 complete in box, and €45.29 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, loose is €62.36 and CIB is €27.47 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

The PAL version of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is currently worth €62.36 loose, versus €57.61 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.