Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds adds Classic Sonic, Axel (Crazy Taxi) and Amigo (Samba de Amigo)

gamingJun 23, 2026301,308

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds just announced a free-character wave: Classic Sonic is live today, Axel from Crazy Taxi will join in August, and Amigo from Samba de Amigo arrives in September. Conversation is keyed to specific details, Classic Sonic’s in-game render explicitly references Sonic Drift 2 and comes with a classic car, while creators are posting comparison clips arguing Axel should replicate Crazy Taxi’s frantic handling. Sega is also releasing a Sega Music Collection with tracks tied to each drop, and one community member marked the moment by releasing a 35th-anniversary CrossWorlds mod that leans into racing nostalgia.

Sonic the Hedgehog

@sonic-official.bsky.social

A birthday gift from us to you...more Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds characters coming soon! 🌀 Classic Sonic - releasing later TODAY! 🚕 Axel - August 2026 🪇 Amigo - September 2026 Cruise down the tracks with an all-new SEGA music collection. youtu.be/tctfdcxI7PQ

6345h ago

judojamie14

i'm hoping that space channel 5 music being added doesn't mean a space channel 5 character won't be added

SuperStormDroid7

RIP Phantasy Star fans hoping that at least a Rappy joins the race.

ng6666.bsky.social4

Bro is just like Mario kart 8 releasing the same character

Davy3

Ulala better not be just music my man

Kaius ⛔3

ok so ulala and akira yuki next right .... right?

J🌟nathan H.3

Seeing Classic Sonic made me so happy 🥹💙

Bug2

when a ugly stranger calls you twin 💀

Shenmue Dojo2

Happy Birthday Sonic! 💙 Have a great birthday! (Also, tell the folks at @sega-west.bsky.social to add Ryo to Crossworlds next! 🏎

SKOJukebox2

Woah that sucks ass! Thanks sonic!

Wario64

@wario64.bsky.social

Sonic Racing Crossworlds free characters update: -Classic Sonic (later today) -Axel from Crazy Taxi (August) -Amigo from Samba de Amigo (September) Sega Music Collection also announced (tracks to be added with each free character drop) www.youtube.com/watch?v=tctf...

2105h ago

Cherry2

2 of my 3 predictions were right score 2 for Cherry

Anderson2

Can’t spell Crazy Taxi without AI

Jeskido2

No infinite in game is such a travesty. I hate the contractual legal enforcement of adding classic sonic in every multiplayer sonic game

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds News [Unofficial]

@soniccrossworlds.bsky.social

Fun Fact: Classic Sonic’s render for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is based on artwork from Sonic Drift 2!

944h ago

The Sonic Stadium ✪ Sonic the Hedgehog News & Community

@sonicstadium.org

BREAKING: #SonicRacingCrossWorlds DLC characters revealed! Axel from Crazy Taxi and Amigo announced! Classic Sonic coming with his classic car later today! #SonicNews SEGA Music pack also coming!

965h ago

Kirsche 🐰🐱| (Commissions Open) 💛🤍🖤💜🟥🟪🟦

@cherrypixelbun.gay

instead of trying to put into words why i think the new Crazy Taxi looks super wack to play here's a clip of what Crazy Taxi handling should be like dont ask how many takes this took im kinda ass at Crazy Taxi

715h ago

Kirsche 🐰🐱| (Commissions Open) 💛🤍🖤💜🟥🟪🟦12

and some of the failed takes driving the taxi should feel like trying to steer a wild animal

Cheap Ass Gamer

@cheapassgamer.com

Classic Sonic is Coming Later Today to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Followed by Axel From Crazy Taxi & Amigo From Samba de Amigo. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Amazon Exclusive Edition (S2) $39.99 (PS5/X/S) $24.99 via Amazon (Prime Eligible). #ad ow.ly/eL8950ZfY0S

255h ago

JashuoN

@jashuon.bsky.social

🟦🏎️ I WAS PREPARED FOR CLASSIC SONIC TO BE ADDED TO SONIC RACING: CROSSWORLDS #SonicTheHedgehog #SonicRacingCrossWorlds

114h ago

Knoebel

@knoebel.bsky.social

'Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' and 'Shinobi: Art of Vengeance' have failed to meet its expectations. Sega wants to shift its marketing approach to “fandom”, celebrities, and influencers. www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sega-pl...

1514h ago

MercuryCDX

@mercurycdx.bsky.social

Sega slowly rolling out all the old All-Stars Racing characters into CrossWorlds but putting in the wrong Crazy Taxi character. At least they're putting in more Sega game music.

164h ago

Frack's Sonic Deals

@frack.deals

CLUB CHAOS - A Sonic 35th Anniversary Celebration has been announced! October 9th in New York, featuring DJ set by Tee Lopes, themed food, drink, displays, and swag, and the pre-show for the Sonic Racing CrossWorlds World Championship Tickets on sale August 28th

106h ago

GoNintendo on Bluesky

@gonintendo.com

Crazy Taxi, Samba de Amigo DLC revealed for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Classic Sonic DLC availabl... http://gonintendo.com/contents/62146-crazy-taxi-samba-de-amigo-dlc-revealed-for-sonic-racing-crossworlds-classic-sonic #dlc #sonic

75h ago

Saralene (Sara Leen) 💫🐈

@saralene.tv

I'm glad they're finally adding Sonic the Hedgehog to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

132h ago

Kurt @ Hardcore Gaming 101

@hg101.bsky.social

I saw the Crazy Taxi dude and thought Sega was maybe shelling out for Offspring but seems not

115h ago

Kurt @ Hardcore Gaming 10110

Nice of them to include music from RhythmThief, a game only playable by selling out $100+ for a used 2DS copy

thefbm5

Sega just needs to buy the rights to the all i want master recording at this point. Put that shit as an option in everything, I want that to play in golden axe.

Jeremy Harris2

They can only afford The Offspring for one game and it’s the one where they decided to use AI tools.

Jack 🕹️ PARTNER PUSHIN' Retro Dude

@jackattackdx.bsky.social

Good morning! Took me long enough, but I finally got Sonic Racing CrossWorlds!

1012h ago

𝐔𝐧𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐛

@johnxuandou.bsky.social

At this point I almost wish Crazy Taxi did just say fuck it and put the AI in the video game (they probably did but will take it out now that it's a problem lmao) because I cannot stand that I'm gonna have to see takes about how it's actually really good from people who don't give a shit about it.

105h ago

3 sources

animenewsnetwork.comSonic Racing CrossWorlds Game Adds Classic Sonic, Crazy Taxi's Axel, Samba de Amigo's Amigo gonintendo.comCrazy Taxi, Samba de Amigo DLC revealed for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Classic Sonic DLC available today static.klipy.comCrazy Taxi Arcade Gameplay

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