Sonic Racing CrossWorlds: All Playable Characters Guide | Roster List
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds features the largest roster in any Sonic racing game so far, with 56 playable characters. The lineup includes Sonic series staples, Sega crossovers, and third-party guests added through updates and the Season Pass. Each racer fits into one of five types: Speed, Acceleration, Handling, Power, or Boost.
Character Types Explained
Speed: High top speed, weaker boost and acceleration.
Acceleration: Fast to top speed, weaker handling and boost.
Handling: Tight turns, weaker power and speed.
Power: Strong against obstacles, weaker acceleration and handling.
Boost: Stronger boost ability, weaker speed and power. Rare type.
List of All Characters You Can Play in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
| Character | Origin | Type | Signature Machine | Unlock Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex | Minecraft | Power | Minecart Variant | Wave 1 DLC |
| Amy Rose | Sonic | Handling | Pink Cabriolet | Starter |
| Big the Cat | Sonic | Power | Frog Cruiser | Starter |
| Blaze the Cat | Sonic | Speed | Royal Chariot | Starter |
| Charmy Bee | Sonic | Acceleration | Long Stinger | Starter |
| Creeper | Minecraft | Acceleration | — | Wave 1 DLC |
| Cream & Cheese | Sonic | Handling | Little Lady | Starter |
| Dr. Eggman | Sonic | Power | Egg Drillster Mk. II | Starter |
| E-123 Omega | Sonic | Power | Cross Dozer | Starter |
| Egg Pawn | Sonic | Acceleration | Pawn Calibur | Starter |
| Espio the Chameleon | Sonic | Speed | Stealth Chaser | Starter |
| Ghosts | PAC-MAN | — | — | Wave 3 DLC |
| Hatsune Miku | Vocaloid / Sega | Boost | Diva Macchina | Update v1.1.2 |
| Ichiban Kasuga | Like a Dragon | Power | Dragon Brave | Wave 3 DLC |
| Jet the Hawk | Sonic | Speed | TYPE-J Iota | Starter |
| Joker | Persona | Handling | Arsène Wing | Wave 2 DLC |
| Knuckles the Dread | Sonic | Power | — | Digital Deluxe |
| Knuckles the Echidna | Sonic | Power | Land Smasher | Starter |
| Metal Sonic | Sonic | Speed | Buster M | Starter |
| NiGHTS | NiGHTS | — | Night Sky (like) | DLC Update |
| Nine | Sonic | Acceleration | — | Digital Deluxe |
| PAC-MAN | PAC-MAN | — | PAC-MAN Mobile | Wave 3 DLC |
| Patrick Star | SpongeBob | Power | — | Wave 2 DLC |
| Rouge the Bat | Sonic | Handling | Lip Spyder | Starter |
| Rusty Rose | Sonic | Handling | — | Digital Deluxe |
| Sage | Sonic | Acceleration | Giganto Liner | Starter |
| Shadow the Hedgehog | Sonic | Speed | Dark Reaper | Starter |
| Silver the Hedgehog | Sonic | Handling | Neo Lightron | Starter |
| Sonic the Hedgehog | Sonic | Speed | Speedster Lightning | Starter |
| Sonic the Werehog | Sonic | Power | Beast Spike | Pre-order Bonus |
| SpongeBob SquarePants | SpongeBob | Handling | Patty Wagon | Wave 2 DLC |
| Steve | Minecraft | Power | Minecart | Wave 1 DLC |
| Storm the Albatross | Sonic | Power | TYPE-S Stream | Starter |
| Super Sonic | Sonic | Speed | Super Shining | Unlock All Rivals |
| Tails | Sonic | Acceleration | Whirlwind Sport | Starter |
| Tails Nine | Sonic | Acceleration | — | Digital Deluxe |
| Vector the Crocodile | Sonic | Power | Beat Gator | Starter |
| Wave the Swallow | Sonic | Acceleration | TYPE-W Windy | Starter |
| Zavok | Sonic | Power | Road Dragoon | Starter |
| Zazz | Sonic | Acceleration | Jumble Rage | Starter |
Final Blurb
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds includes 56 characters split between Sonic mainstays, Sega icons, and crossover guests. Unlocks come from progress, deluxe bonuses, and seasonal updates.
With each type having different strengths the roster really provides the most variety of any Sonic racer to date.
FAQ
How many characters are in Sonic Racing CrossWorlds?
There are 56 playable characters across Sonic, Sega, and third-party series.
How do you unlock Super Sonic?
Defeat all 23 starting characters as rivals to unlock him.
Are deluxe and pre-order characters different?
Yes, Nine, Rusty Rose, and Knuckles the Dread come from the Digital Deluxe edition, while Sonic the Werehog is a pre-order bonus.
Do crossover characters cost extra?
Yes, Sega characters are free monthly updates, while third-party characters are part of the Season Pass.
Who is the rare Boost type character?
Hatsune Miku is currently the only confirmed Boost type racer.
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