Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, developed and published by Sega, has generated considerable excitement within the gaming community thanks to its engaging gameplay and widespread positive reviews.
However, despite the strong critical reception, Sega recently disclosed in its Q2 financial report that the title's commercial performance has not lived up to company expectations. Launched on September 25, 2025, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds debuted across major gaming platforms, including PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and the original Nintendo Switch.
The game's footprint expanded further with its digital release on Nintendo Switch 2 on December 4, 2025.
A physical edition for Switch 2 is scheduled to arrive on March 26, 2026, with Sega targeting a broader audience on the new hardware. In its financial summary, Sega highlighted the enthusiastic response from players, noting an 'overwhelmingly positive' rating on Steam and a solid score of 80 on MetaCritic.
Despite these accolades, Sega stated, "Initial performance did not align with our expectations.
We are now working towards reaching an additional one million unit sales within this fiscal year." This statement reflects the company's candid assessment of the game's current sales figures across all available platforms. The report further detailed Sega's strategy for driving long-term engagement and boosting sales for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
The company affirmed its commitment to 'sustaining long-term sales by encouraging players to enjoy the game over time through the ongoing release of additional downloadable content.' As of now, four DLC packs have been introduced, with two more planned for upcoming release.
This pipeline of fresh content is designed to keep the community invested and attract new players beyond the initial launch window. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' multi-platform presence—spanning legacy consoles, PC, and the latest Nintendo Switch 2—positions it strongly among racing and Sonic franchise fans.
While the combined milestone of a million units sold is commendable, the game's broad reach suggests Sega had anticipated higher individual platform performance.
The company's transparency underscores both the challenges of high expectations in today's competitive market and the necessity of post-launch content support. As Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds gears up for its physical Switch 2 release in late March 2026 and continues to expand its roster and features through ongoing content drops, Sega remains focused on building momentum and engaging its dedicated fanbase across multiple hardware ecosystems.
However, despite the strong critical reception, Sega recently disclosed in its Q2 financial report that the title's commercial performance has not lived up to company expectations. Launched on September 25, 2025, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds debuted across major gaming platforms, including PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and the original Nintendo Switch.
The game's footprint expanded further with its digital release on Nintendo Switch 2 on December 4, 2025.
A physical edition for Switch 2 is scheduled to arrive on March 26, 2026, with Sega targeting a broader audience on the new hardware. In its financial summary, Sega highlighted the enthusiastic response from players, noting an 'overwhelmingly positive' rating on Steam and a solid score of 80 on MetaCritic.
Despite these accolades, Sega stated, "Initial performance did not align with our expectations.
We are now working towards reaching an additional one million unit sales within this fiscal year." This statement reflects the company's candid assessment of the game's current sales figures across all available platforms. The report further detailed Sega's strategy for driving long-term engagement and boosting sales for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
The company affirmed its commitment to 'sustaining long-term sales by encouraging players to enjoy the game over time through the ongoing release of additional downloadable content.' As of now, four DLC packs have been introduced, with two more planned for upcoming release.
This pipeline of fresh content is designed to keep the community invested and attract new players beyond the initial launch window. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' multi-platform presence—spanning legacy consoles, PC, and the latest Nintendo Switch 2—positions it strongly among racing and Sonic franchise fans.
While the combined milestone of a million units sold is commendable, the game's broad reach suggests Sega had anticipated higher individual platform performance.
The company's transparency underscores both the challenges of high expectations in today's competitive market and the necessity of post-launch content support. As Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds gears up for its physical Switch 2 release in late March 2026 and continues to expand its roster and features through ongoing content drops, Sega remains focused on building momentum and engaging its dedicated fanbase across multiple hardware ecosystems.
