Sega Throws Shade At Mario Kart While Showing Off Sonic Racing: Crossworlds – Kotaku

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At the Summer Game Fest, Sega unveiled “Sonic Racing: Crossworlds,” a kart racing game featuring a mix of characters from various Sega franchises and other popular games. Notable additions to the game’s lineup include Joker from Persona 5, Hatsune Miku, Ichiban Kasuga from Yakuza, and Steve from Minecraft. During the event, Sonic producer Takashi Iizuka playfully criticized Nintendo’s Mario Kart World, highlighting that unlike its competitor, “Sonic Racing: Crossworlds” will support cross-platform multiplayer across multiple systems including PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. This feature gives Sega’s game a broader accessibility compared to Mario Kart, which is exclusive to the new Switch 2. The announcement reflects a revival of the historic rivalry between Sega and Nintendo, reminiscent of past marketing strategies. “Sonic Racing: Crossworlds” is set to launch on September 25.

📌 Source: https://kotaku.com/sonic-racing-crossworlds-sgf-trailer-yakuza-persona-1851783930