Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Keeps Its Momentum With Bayonetta Joining the Roster for Free
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is adding Bayonetta as a free character for its second year of updates, continuing a strong post-launch support strategy that has regularly brought iconic Sega crossovers to the track.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds continues to solidify its place as one of the standout kart racers of recent years by expanding its already impressive crossover roster. As reported by Polygon, Sega and Sonic Team are kicking off the game's second year of post-launch updates by adding the Umbra Witch herself, Bayonetta, as a completely free character. While a definitive release date is still pending, promotional footage reveals she will arrive alongside her signature Butterfly Witch boost-type vehicle, alongside the ability to pilot unexpected machines like Godzilla and King Ghidorah.
This update follows a consistent strategy from the development team that has kept the player base engaged long after launch. Since hitting shelves across modern platforms including current and next-generation hardware, CrossWorlds has regularly dropped free characters from across Sega's rich history. Players have already seen fan favorites like Goro Majima and Ichiban Kasuga from Yakuza, Joker from Persona 5, and Hatsune Miku slide onto the track without requiring an additional purchase, bucking the trend of locking every major crossover behind paid downloadable content.
More details on Bayonetta's arrival and the upcoming Godzilla content pack are expected to drop during the World Championship Finals and Year Two Showcase livestream on October 9. For a title that leans heavily into cross-platform accessibility and community-driven momentum, continuous free drops ensure that lobbies remain active and fresh. It is a welcome approach for a contemporary live service title, proving that supporting a game with meaningful additions does not always require nickel-and-diming the player base.
Tags: Racing Games, Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, Sega, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5
Original article: Polygon