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SEGA Reveals Details of New Free Content for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is receiving a new update, Patch 3, on March 18, 2026 at 21:00 (Brasília Time), featuring exciting new free content – stay tuned for more details!

Sophie Laurent · 2 min read

New Characters and Tracks Arrive in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Patch 3

Official information confirms that Patch 3 for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will launch on March 18, 2026, at 21:00 Brasilia Time, with additional content rolling out in the following months. The update will introduce Red from Angry Birds, Captain Majima (Goro Majima), Arle from Puyo Puyo, and eight other new playable characters to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. Players can also expect new vehicles inspired by classic Sega properties. The Sonic Racing soundtrack will expand with eight brand-new tunes accessible in the in-game jukebox. CrossWorlds will also receive new tracks, including "Magical Sound Shower" (from Outrun), "Let's Go Away" (from Daytona USA), "Soul on Desert" (from SEGA Rally 2), and others. Several classic tracks will return as well: "Like The Wind (B Course) Arcade Version" (from Power Drift), "Outside a Crisis" (from Super Hangon), "Main Theme (Enduro Racer)," and "God Only Knows." In addition, "Like the Wind (Reborn)" (from Power Drift) will join the mix. The new characters will be released in stages: Red and Captain Majima will become available in April 2026, followed by Arle in May 2026. With these additions and a variety of fresh Sega Racing tunes, players have much to anticipate in the coming months.

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Game info

Official Name
Sega Ages 2500 Vol. 21: SDI & Quartet - Sega System 16 Collection
Brief Summary
As the name suggests, this game is a compilation which includes the Sega System 16 and Sega Master System (both Japan and worldwide) versions of SDI: Strategic Defense Initiative and Quartet. In the case of SDI, this marks the first time the game has been brought to the home with the correct dual-joystick control scheme.
Platforms
PlayStation 2
Released
October 27, 2005
Genre
Arcade
Languages
English
Genre
M2
Genre
Sega

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