SEGA has announced that Bayonetta will join Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds as a new downloadable character, marking the first free addition of Year Two content for the title.
The reveal arrived in a trailer released ahead of Tokyo Game Show, with SEGA confirming the DLC bundle but not providing a release date.
Background and platforms
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is available on Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2.
SEGA positioned Bayonetta as the inaugural free character for the game's second year of post-launch support, continuing CrossWorlds' model of seasonal and paid DLC.
The company first teased Year Two content earlier in the year and has begun rolling out more concrete reveals as major events approach.
What the Bayonetta pack includes
SEGA's announcement details the components of the Bayonetta pack.
The DLC will include:
- Bayonetta as a playable racer
- The Butterfly Witch machine (a themed vehicle)
- Special emotes and character sounds
In its announcement, SEGA framed Bayonetta's arrival as a distinct stylistic crossover for CrossWorlds, noting that the character will introduce her trademark style and flair to the racetrack.
The publisher reiterated that the Bayonetta bundle will be offered as the first free character drop of Year Two, but emphasized that no firm release date has been set.
Year Two roadmap and prior reveals
The Tokyo Game Show trailer also contained additional gameplay footage tied to Year Two, including clips of the Godzilla and EVANGELION Packs.
SEGA previously announced those two packs as the first Year Two DLC at Summer Game Fest 2026.
Further details on Year Two are scheduled to be revealed during the World Championship Finals and the Year Two Showcase livestream on Friday, October 9th.
What this means for players
For Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 owners, the Bayonetta crossover represents a high-profile character collaboration that will be distributed as part of CrossWorlds' ongoing live-service content plan.
Players looking to download the pack should watch for the official release window from SEGA and check the Nintendo eShop for availability when the studio confirms dates.
SEGA's staged reveals at Summer Game Fest 2026 and Tokyo Game Show indicate a structured Year Two rollout, with additional announcements expected around the October 9th showcase.
The reveal arrived in a trailer released ahead of Tokyo Game Show, with SEGA confirming the DLC bundle but not providing a release date.
Background and platforms
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is available on Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2.
SEGA positioned Bayonetta as the inaugural free character for the game's second year of post-launch support, continuing CrossWorlds' model of seasonal and paid DLC.
The company first teased Year Two content earlier in the year and has begun rolling out more concrete reveals as major events approach.
What the Bayonetta pack includes
SEGA's announcement details the components of the Bayonetta pack.
The DLC will include:
- Bayonetta as a playable racer
- The Butterfly Witch machine (a themed vehicle)
- Special emotes and character sounds
In its announcement, SEGA framed Bayonetta's arrival as a distinct stylistic crossover for CrossWorlds, noting that the character will introduce her trademark style and flair to the racetrack.
The publisher reiterated that the Bayonetta bundle will be offered as the first free character drop of Year Two, but emphasized that no firm release date has been set.
Year Two roadmap and prior reveals
The Tokyo Game Show trailer also contained additional gameplay footage tied to Year Two, including clips of the Godzilla and EVANGELION Packs.
SEGA previously announced those two packs as the first Year Two DLC at Summer Game Fest 2026.
Further details on Year Two are scheduled to be revealed during the World Championship Finals and the Year Two Showcase livestream on Friday, October 9th.
What this means for players
For Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 owners, the Bayonetta crossover represents a high-profile character collaboration that will be distributed as part of CrossWorlds' ongoing live-service content plan.
Players looking to download the pack should watch for the official release window from SEGA and check the Nintendo eShop for availability when the studio confirms dates.
SEGA's staged reveals at Summer Game Fest 2026 and Tokyo Game Show indicate a structured Year Two rollout, with additional announcements expected around the October 9th showcase.
