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Buckle up for the ultimate multiverse kart racer with Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, where speed meets strategy in a whirlwind of interdimensional chaos. This high-speed thrill ride redefines arcade racing with an innovative CrossWorld portal system that flips the track mid-race.

The dynamic portal mechanic of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds makes it unique. As players blaze through 24 base tracks, the leader triggers massive ring-shaped gateways that instantly shift the race into one of 15 alternate dimensions. Each new world introduces fresh terrain types, including airborne loops, underwater tunnels, and cosmic gravity, and forces racers to adapt on the fly. These moment-to-moment transformations turn each lap into a high-stakes test of reflexes and decision-making.

Racers can pick from an impressive lineup of over 23 characters from the Sonic universe at launch, each with their own stats and voice lines. Vehicles are just as customizable: players can modify their karts using a deep garage system that includes 45+ chassis parts, color options, decals, and even stat-altering gadgets. These gadgets, equipped on a grid system, offer over 70 passive and active effects, letting players auto-collect rings, chain drifts into boosts, deflect attacks, and more.

Speed demons can switch from wheels to hoverboards in dedicated Extreme Gear segments, reviving the beloved mechanics of the Sonic Riders series. The game also emphasizes momentum and precision over randomness, with AI that ramps up in difficulty and rewards skilled play through a "Super Sonic" performance mode.

The game modes include Grand Prix, Time Attack, and a quirky Race Park filled with mini-games and party-style events. Also, multiplayer is a major focus, with the game featuring up to 12-player online races with full cross-platform support. Local split-screen is available for up to four players, and online includes both ranked matchmaking and casual play. Competitive fans can climb from Rank E to Legend in global leaderboards. Seasonal events and time-limited challenges ensure the action stays fresh long after launch.