Sonic Racing Cross World is releasing more post-launch DLC later this week with Pac-Man content adding tons of new content for players to dig into. This has been a big year for SEGA and its hit racing titles. Although it was released in late 2025, it quickly became a fan favorite. but Sonic Racing: Crossworld Although it didn't win The Game Award's Best Sports/Racing Game of the Year award, it still remains a popular game for many people.
Accept the role of ‘rival’, Sonic Racing Cross World It garnered impressive sales and positive reviews from critics and fans. I'm not fazed that Nintendo released it too. mario kart world With the Nintendo Switch 2 earlier this year, SEGA decided to embrace the rivalry, with Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka even throwing some shade at the competition. Additionally, driven by the fact that SOnic Racing CrossWorlds is a true multi-platform title, SEGA has relied heavily on DLC to keep the game fresh and add new faces to the ever-expanding roster.
I like Mario Kart World. It didn't deserve to win at The Game Awards.
Mario Kart World took home the Best/Sports Racing Game trophy at The Game Awards 2025, but there were two better kart racers this year.
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Pac-Man DLC Release Date
In a special announcement, SEGA confirmed that the next big DLC pack featuring Pac-Man will be released from January 7, 2026. The teaser trailer provided a brief preview of the content, packaged as a classic throwback to the original. pacman Arcade games and leaderboards that reveal content release dates. New details are revealed at the end of the trailer. pacman Added themed machines and four additional racers: Pac-Man, Inky, Blinky, Clyde, and Pinky. The DLC also includes a course, but the trailer doesn't show it, leaving fans to guess what it will actually look like.
Similar to previously released Sonic Racing Cross World The Pac-Man launch DLC is also holding a limited-time festive event starting January 8th to celebrate the release of new content. Even better, the festival is open to all players, even those who don't own Pac-Man content. Festival details are not yet known (at the time of publication), but it will likely work similarly to past festival events where players can earn special limited-time rewards. However, World Match options are generally locked and unavailable until the event ends on January 11th.
Unlike the Mario Kart series, which typically adds other Nintendo-based characters, DLC has been a major priority for SEGA. Sonic Racing Cross World We took the opposite approach by adding characters from a third party. Already fans have seen: minecraft, spongebob squarepantsAnd now, pacmanBut there is more to come. Fans have already seen it. sonic racing and mega man It's a crossover teaser, but more Nickelodeon content will be added to the game later in 2026. teenage mutant ninja turtles mutant mayhem and avatar legend. As of now, the racers, machines, and potential levels are unknown, so players will have to stay tuned for more information.
However, paid content wasn't the only post-launch release that SEGA added over time, as there were quite a few free updates in the months following the game's release. Players can obtain the Blue Star Extreme Gear DLC from: sonic rider Just sign up for a SEGA account and connect your platforms to receive free rewards. Other SEGA franchises night, like a dragon, Super Monkey BallOthers were also included as DLC, from new playable characters to machines and other items.
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September 25, 2025
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All / Mild Fantasy Violence
