Skip to main content Tech Radar Pro Tech Radar Gaming Tech Radar Gaming TechRadar Game-changing stories Search TechRadar View Profile België (Nederlands) Deutschland North America US (English) Australasia New Zealand Black Ops 6 Monster Hunter Wilds Recommended reading Sega gets the last laugh as Sonic Racing: Crossworlds has potential to beat Mario Kart World to be Nintendo Switch 2's best racer The Nintendo Switch 2 now has a special magazine issue to celebrate the upcoming console release that makes me wish I was fluent in Japanese Mario Kart World – everything you need to know now that it's out Upcoming Switch 2 games for 2025 and beyond The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Cyberpunk 2077 will address PS4 and Xbox One launch issues like texture pop-in Forget the Steam Deck, Cyberpunk 2077 on Nintendo Switch 2 is 'the more Cyberpunk way' to play, per CD Projekt Red Nintendo Switch 2’s launch titles are awesome, but this one free update means more to me than any new Mario Kart game Sega confirms the launch of the physical Nintendo Switch 2 version of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds in 'early 2026' – and it seemingly won't use the controversial game-key card system 17 July 2025 Thank goodness When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Sega) The Sonic Racing: Crossworlds Switch 2 physical release arrives in 2026 The full game will be included on the cartridge, seemingly dodging Nintendo's divisive game-key card system A car customization trailer has also been published to YouTube Some good news from Sega today as the publisher confirmed that the physical Nintendo Switch 2 version of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will have the full game on cartridge. If you're unsure as to why exactly that's positive, it means that Sega is seemingly side-stepping Nintendo's controversial (and honestly extremely pointless) game-key card system that effectively makes a game a glorified digital download. Announced via a press email received by TechRadar Gaming, you will unfortunately have to wait a bit longer for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' physical release, as it's currently set to launch in "early 2026." A Switch 2 upgrade pack will also be made available for those who purchase the original Switch version, with which all "content and progress will carry over to Nintendo Switch 2." You may like Sega gets the last laugh as Sonic Racing: Crossworlds has potential to beat Mario Kart World to be Nintendo Switch 2's best racer The Nintendo Switch 2 now has a special magazine issue to celebrate the upcoming console release that makes me wish I was fluent in Japanese Mario Kart World – everything you need to know now that it's out Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Customization & Gadgets Trailer - YouTube Sega has also released a new Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds trailer, which you can view above. The trailer focuses on the game's car customization and equippable gadgets that can help give you an edge in each race. Sega has confirmed that CrossWorlds will feature more than 40 vehicles, over 70 gadgets, and "100+ vehicle parts and decals," so players should have no trouble finding a favorite driver and kitting their vehicle out with all manner of creative styles and liveries. The Extreme Gear boards, returning from the Sonic Riders series, also appear to be fully customizable. Furthermore, customizations do seem to have an effect on your car's stats, including speed, acceleration and handling. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds launches on September 25, 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Once again, those hoping for the physical Switch 2 release will still need to wait until early 2026. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. 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