Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Adds NiGHTS and AiAi in Free Post-Launch Update
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is expanding its roster with three free characters, including Sega classic NiGHTS, Super Monkey Ball's AiAi, and comic duo Tangle and Whisper.
Sega is keeping its arcade racer fresh with a steady stream of nostalgia, announcing three more free characters heading to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds over the coming months. Leading the charge in December is NiGHTS, making a welcome return from the classic Sega Saturn era. While eagle-eyed fans spotted the character teased on the back of physical game boxes prior to launch, having a concrete release window makes the wait much easier for long-time followers of the publisher.
Following NiGHTS, the roster expands further in January 2026 with the addition of Super Monkey Ball icon AiAi, who ditches the traditional containment sphere to hit the asphalt. Rounding out the trio are Tangle and Whisper, the dynamic duo from the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series, who will bring some comic book energy to the track. These upcoming additions follow previous free drops like Persona 5 protagonist Joker and Like A Dragon star Ichiban, alongside a planned appearance from Capcom legend Mega Man next year.
For a modern live service title, Sega is handling post-launch support well by mixing paid expansions like the recent Minecraft crossover with substantial free roster updates. It keeps the community engaged across platforms without fracturing the player base. You can read the original reporting over at Eurogamer to check out the full details on the game's evolving roadmap.
Tags: Sonic Racing, Sega, Gaming News, Nintendo Switch, PC Gaming
Original article: Eurogamer