Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is Drowning Us in Customization (and We're Here for It!)
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
*Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds* is launching with a metric ton of customization options, from vehicle parts to gadgets, creating a potentially chaotic (and hopefully fun) experience; plus, the DLC roster is utterly bonkers in the best way.
Right, so *Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds* is coming, and Sega's just chucked a whole load of customization options our way. Like, seriously, a *lot*. According to Game Rant (bless their cotton socks for sifting through the marketing spiel), we're talking over 40 cars, 70-odd gadgets, and a dizzying thousand-plus vehicle parts and decals. Blimey.
Now, you might be thinking, "Is this just another kart racer with a fresh coat of paint?" Well, maybe. But the sheer scale of customization is kinda bonkers. You can apparently tweak everything from front hoods to rear bumpers and even the bloody wheels. Cream the Rabbit's already having a field day, apparently. (Bet she picks pink. Always pink.)
But wait, there's more! (I feel like I'm hosting a gameshow all of a sudden.) Gadgets are a thing, too. Knuckles is rockin' a rocket punch, which sounds about right for him. Apparently, you can even supersize the punch for extra ring-collecting oomph. Shadow's pulling off some fancy mid-air flips with the "Air Trick Expert Set," which, let's be honest, is exactly the kind of edgy thing Shadow would be into.
Where does this customization goodness come from? Well, it seems we'll be earning "Donpa Tickets" to splash out in the garage. Sounds suspiciously like a loot system, doesn't it? (Optimistically chaotic, remember? Silver linings, people!) Pre-ordering bags you the Werehog pack (Sonic Unleashed nostalgia, anyone?), and signing up on Sega's website unlocks the Blue Star Extreme Gear.
And just when you thought it couldn't get any weirder, the DLC lineup includes Hatsune Miku, Ichiban Kasuga from *Like A Dragon*, Joker from *Persona 5*, and... Steve, Alex, and the Creeper from *Minecraft*. I mean, *bloody hell*, Sega, are you trying to break the internet with this roster? I'm not sure what's more surprising, the sheer randomness of the character mix, or the fact that they all fit surprisingly well.
So, is *Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds* going to be the next big thing in kart racing? Maybe. Is it going to be absolutely batshit insane with all these customization options? Almost certainly. And honestly, I'm cautiously optimistic. The possibilities for ridiculous vehicle creations are endless, and that's got to be worth something, right?
Tags: Sonic Racing, Customization, Kart Racing, Sega, CrossWorlds
Original article: Game Rant