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Sega Adds Classic Sonic, Axel and Amigo to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

The moves signal Sega’s plan to use nostalgia-driven free drops plus paid crossover passes to sustain player engagement.

Overview

  • Classic Sonic, which arrived Tuesday, is available now as a free playable character and comes with an exclusive vehicle.
  • Axel from Crazy Taxi will be added as a free character in August and appears to use the model from the upcoming Crazy Taxi: World Tour.
  • Amigo from Samba de Amigo is scheduled for a September free drop and will raise Sega’s roster of free guest characters to 13.
  • Nine new jukebox tracks drawn from Rhythm Thief, Space Channel 5, Burning Rangers and Sonic anniversary material will be added to the game’s music library.
  • Sega says it will keep releasing monthly free characters and is moving ahead with a Year 2 paid pass featuring Godzilla and Evangelion packs despite reports the game sold below expectations.