Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Adds Amigo — SEGA Launches Samba de Amigo Festival (Sept 10–13)
SEGA has rolled out a Samba de Amigo-themed update for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds that introduces Amigo as a playable character.
The update is available immediately to all players who already own the game, and SEGA has confirmed the character and associated festival content are provided at no additional charge to existing owners.
Background
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is a content-rich entry in SEGA's racing lineup and has continued to receive post-launch updates.
Today's addition brings Amigo — the signature character from SEGA's rhythm franchise — into the roster alongside a limited-time in-game event called the Samba de Amigo festival.
What SEGA announced
In clear, journalistic terms: SEGA announced that players who own Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds can play as Amigo starting today, with the Samba de Amigo festival running from September 10 at 5:00 p.m.
PT through September 13.
During the festival window, players can earn festival points and unlock a suite of cosmetic rewards.
Festival dates and how it works
- Event window: September 10, 5:00 p.m.
PT — September 13
- Eligibility: Free to all owners of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
- Rewards: Festival points can be earned during the event and redeemed for decals, gadgets, and other cosmetic items
Included content
SEGA's update includes the following verified items:
- Amigo as a playable character
- Special “Amigo (Classic)” skin featuring Amigo’s signature sombrero
- Amigo’s vehicle, the Locomotive de Amigo
- Special emotes and sounds
- “VAMOS A CARNAVAL” 2023 Version (Final Lap)
- “Let’s find and shake it” (Jukebox Only)
Why it matters
Bringing Amigo into Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds highlights SEGA's continued commitment to cross-franchise collaborations and live-service content updates.
The free nature of the addition for existing owners helps maintain player engagement and provides new cosmetic goals via the festival point system.
For players interested in the latest events, check the game client or official SEGA channels for platform-specific storefront information, patch notes, and any future festival follow-ups.
SEGA has rolled out a Samba de Amigo-themed update for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds that introduces Amigo as a playable character.
The update is available immediately to all players who already own the game, and SEGA has confirmed the character and associated festival content are provided at no additional charge to existing owners.
Background
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is a content-rich entry in SEGA's racing lineup and has continued to receive post-launch updates.
Today's addition brings Amigo — the signature character from SEGA's rhythm franchise — into the roster alongside a limited-time in-game event called the Samba de Amigo festival.
What SEGA announced
In clear, journalistic terms: SEGA announced that players who own Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds can play as Amigo starting today, with the Samba de Amigo festival running from September 10 at 5:00 p.m.
PT through September 13.
During the festival window, players can earn festival points and unlock a suite of cosmetic rewards.
Festival dates and how it works
- Event window: September 10, 5:00 p.m.
PT — September 13
- Eligibility: Free to all owners of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
- Rewards: Festival points can be earned during the event and redeemed for decals, gadgets, and other cosmetic items
Included content
SEGA's update includes the following verified items:
- Amigo as a playable character
- Special “Amigo (Classic)” skin featuring Amigo’s signature sombrero
- Amigo’s vehicle, the Locomotive de Amigo
- Special emotes and sounds
- “VAMOS A CARNAVAL” 2023 Version (Final Lap)
- “Let’s find and shake it” (Jukebox Only)
Why it matters
Bringing Amigo into Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds highlights SEGA's continued commitment to cross-franchise collaborations and live-service content updates.
The free nature of the addition for existing owners helps maintain player engagement and provides new cosmetic goals via the festival point system.
For players interested in the latest events, check the game client or official SEGA channels for platform-specific storefront information, patch notes, and any future festival follow-ups.
