Sega is opening up the servers for what seems to be the last beta test for its upcoming arcade kart racing game Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
The Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Open Network Test will commence on August 29, 12PM until September 12, 12PM Malaysia Time (+8GMT). The test is available on PS5, PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.
Within the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Open Network Test will be a limited-time event. For one day only, from August 31, 12PM Malaysia Time to September 1, 12PM, the Joker Festival goes live where players can play as Joker from Persona 5 and his unique vehicle, Arsène Wing.
Alongside Like A Dragon’s Ichiban Kasuga and Hatsune Miku, Persona 5 Joker won’t join the roster of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds immediately on launch, but they will be free DLC. So this Open Network Test is special time where you can witness an “Oops, all Joker” lobby of everyone playing the same limited-time character.
Participating in the Open Network Test unlocks two decals and a special Title in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Open Network Test: What To Expect
- Period: August 29, 12PM-September 12, 12PM Malaysia Time (+8GMT)
- Content avaialble:
- Offline: Grand Prix (four-race championship), Time Trial
- Online: World Match (online races, crossplay support), Joker Festival (August 31 12PM-September 1, 12PM)
- Squads (form a party of four players, invite via Friend List)
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds also recently revealed the next crossover guest character: Pac-Man. Bandai Namco’s mascot knows a thing or two about racing, he appeared as secret characters in several games from the the still-dormant Ridge Racer series. This crossover goes both ways, as there will be a Sonic The Hedgehog DLC for the upcoming remaster of Pac-Man World 2, Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be out on September 25 for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch. The PC versions on Steam and Epic Games Store in Asia will be released one day later, on September 26. The Nintendo Switch 2 version is coming at a later date.