SEGA has confirmed that fan-favorite characters Tangle and Whisper will officially join the roster of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds in a free update scheduled for next month.
This move signals SEGA’s continued commitment to celebrating the rich and diverse history of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, bringing together key figures from games, comics, and animated adaptations for players on the Nintendo Switch and other platforms. Tangle the Lemur and Whisper the Wolf, originally introduced in the Sonic the Hedgehog comic book series published by IDW, have garnered strong support from the Sonic community.
Their upcoming addition to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds was first announced in November and has been met with enthusiasm from longtime Sonic fans.
The game, developed by Sonic Team and published by SEGA, has established itself as a must-play title for series enthusiasts, offering a wide array of iconic characters and inventive tracks. In a recent interview with MCV Magazine, Takashi Iizuka, head of Sonic Team, underscored the importance of acknowledging the broader Sonic universe: "Our aim with Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is to ensure representation from every era of the Sonic franchise.
There is enormous passion for the extended cast, and we’re excited to bring fan favorites like Tangle and Whisper to the game.
We remain open to featuring more of the series’ deep-cut characters whenever the opportunity fits." Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has already surprised players with cross-media cameos and character variety.
Notable examples include the inclusion of the Sonic Prime cast—popularized on Netflix—and the transformation of Sonic into the Werehog, a form fans first encountered in Sonic Unleashed.
The title is also broadening its appeal through free post-launch racers, such as Super Monkey Ball’s lead character and the enigmatic NiGHTS, diversifying the roster beyond the mainline Sonic cast. The arrival of Tangle and Whisper is particularly significant for those who follow the Sonic IDW comics, as it marks the in-game debut of these modern characters outside the printed page.
Their addition as a free update highlights SEGA’s appreciation for the evolving Sonic fandom and its desire to unite different eras and interpretations of the franchise. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is available via the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and on additional platforms.
As the game continues to grow with new content and characters, SEGA and Sonic Team are ensuring Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds remains a contemporary showcase of the Sonic universe’s rich history and enduring fan appeal.
This move signals SEGA’s continued commitment to celebrating the rich and diverse history of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, bringing together key figures from games, comics, and animated adaptations for players on the Nintendo Switch and other platforms. Tangle the Lemur and Whisper the Wolf, originally introduced in the Sonic the Hedgehog comic book series published by IDW, have garnered strong support from the Sonic community.
Their upcoming addition to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds was first announced in November and has been met with enthusiasm from longtime Sonic fans.
The game, developed by Sonic Team and published by SEGA, has established itself as a must-play title for series enthusiasts, offering a wide array of iconic characters and inventive tracks. In a recent interview with MCV Magazine, Takashi Iizuka, head of Sonic Team, underscored the importance of acknowledging the broader Sonic universe: "Our aim with Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is to ensure representation from every era of the Sonic franchise.
There is enormous passion for the extended cast, and we’re excited to bring fan favorites like Tangle and Whisper to the game.
We remain open to featuring more of the series’ deep-cut characters whenever the opportunity fits." Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has already surprised players with cross-media cameos and character variety.
Notable examples include the inclusion of the Sonic Prime cast—popularized on Netflix—and the transformation of Sonic into the Werehog, a form fans first encountered in Sonic Unleashed.
The title is also broadening its appeal through free post-launch racers, such as Super Monkey Ball’s lead character and the enigmatic NiGHTS, diversifying the roster beyond the mainline Sonic cast. The arrival of Tangle and Whisper is particularly significant for those who follow the Sonic IDW comics, as it marks the in-game debut of these modern characters outside the printed page.
Their addition as a free update highlights SEGA’s appreciation for the evolving Sonic fandom and its desire to unite different eras and interpretations of the franchise. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is available via the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and on additional platforms.
As the game continues to grow with new content and characters, SEGA and Sonic Team are ensuring Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds remains a contemporary showcase of the Sonic universe’s rich history and enduring fan appeal.
