Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has achieved a significant milestone with its first official age rating. This development strongly indicates that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is progressing smoothly toward its planned 2025 release.

Team Sonic's newest racing title was first unveiled at The Game Awards in December 2024. Additional Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds gameplay footage appeared during February 2025's State of Play event. While Sega has consistently targeted a 2025 launch, they've refrained from specifying exact timing until now.

Though Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds still awaits an official release date, Sega has begun necessary legal preparations, evidenced by the game's initial age rating from the Australian Classification Board in May 2025. Historically, Sega titles typically receive ratings approximately six months before launch. For instance, Sonic X Shadow Generations was first classified in April 2024 before releasing that October.

In-Game Purchases Confirmed for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

The Australian Classification Board assigned Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds a PG (Parental Guidance) rating, indicating content with potentially minor impact on younger players. The classification specifically references in-game purchases and "mild gambling themes" as contributing factors. The rating also confirms the game will include online chat functionality.

Potential Summer Game Fest Appearance

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has yet to receive ratings from PEGI, ESRB, GRAC, or other regulators with public databases. However, the appearance of its first classification suggests the project remains on schedule for its original release window. Summer Game Fest 2025 presents the next logical opportunity for a release date announcement, particularly as Sega has maintained strong participation in Geoff Keighley's mid-year showcase since its 2020 debut. Last year, the company used SGF 2024 to announce the Sonic X Shadow Generations release date. Currently, Sega appears among the 55 companies confirmed for Summer Game Fest 2025 on June 7.

With Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds still lacking a concrete release date as 2025 progresses, an immediate launch seems unlikely—especially with Mario Kart World approaching. Sega more probably targets a holiday season release between October and early November, allowing adequate time for pre-orders and marketing buildup. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds may represent one of the final cross-generation Sonic titles available for PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.