Sign up for the Open Network Test starting August 29!

2025.08.20

The Open Network Test will be held from 12:00 PM on August 29, 2025 to 12:00 PM on September 2, 2025 (UTC+8). Anyone on an eligible platform is welcome to join!

The Open Network Test offers a larger playable roster and more courses and gadgets than the Closed Network Test. Players will also have the chance to join Joker Festival from 12:00 PM on August 31, 2025 to 12:00 PM on September 1, 2025 (UTC+8). Be among the first to race as Joker, one of the game's crossover characters, and drive his signature machine Arsène Wing during this limited-time event!

  • JOKER
    Arsene Wing
  • Joker and Arsène Wing will be added to the game via a free post-launch update. (Release date: TBD)

Objective

The goal of the Open Network Test (ONT) is to improve online multiplayer functionality and identify any problems.
The game is still under development, meaning crashes and other issues may occur.
We appreciate your understanding.

Overview

Network Test Schedule: 12:00 PM, August 29 until 12:00 PM, September 2, 2025 (UTC+8)

Subtitles

Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), English, Russian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Latin America), Korean, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Thai

Audio

Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, English

  • The Nintendo Switch version of the game contains languages that aren't included as system languages. To play the game in Polish, Thai, or Spanish (Latin America), please start the game in a different language first, then select your desired text language via the in-game settings.
    Extras > Other > Options > Language Settings > Text

Platforms

PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic Games

  • Save data cannot be transferred to the full version of the game.
  • Dates and other details of the ONT are subject to change without notice.
  • While there isn't a dedicated Nintendo Switch™ 2 version of the ONT, it is possible to play the Nintendo Switch™ version of the ONT on a Nintendo Switch™ 2 console.

How to Participate

Download the test version of the game through one of the stores below. Once the Open Network Test officially kicks off, you can boot up the game and start playing.

  • Pre-downloading will be available on certain platforms starting August 26. The date varies between platforms.

Participation Bonus

Decal x2

  • Decals are cosmetic items used to customize your machines.

Title: Open Network Test Racer

  • The method for claiming the participation bonus may change at a later date.
  • Once Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds officially launches, you can claim the bonus by booting up the full version of the game using the account and platform you used for the Open Network Test.
  • An Internet connection is required to claim the bonus.
  • You will not be able to claim the bonus if you play the full version of the game on a different account or platform than the one you used for the Open Network Test.

Playable Content

Offline

Grand Prix, Time Trial

Online

World Match, Joker Festival

  • World Match will only be available from 12:00 PM on August 29, 2025 to 12:00 PM on August 31, 2025, and from 12:00 PM on September 1, 2025 to 12:00 PM on September 2, 2025 (UTC+8).
  • Joker Festival will be held from 12:00 PM on August 31, 2025 to 12:00 PM on September 1, 2025 (UTC+8)
  • Information about Grand Prix and World Match can be found here.

Online Play

By connecting to the Internet, you can race with friends or other players around the world.　Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds also offers crossplay support, making it possible to race with players on other platforms.

Joker Festival

Between 12:00 PM, August 31, 2025 and 12:00 PM, September 1, 2025 (UTC+8)

Join one of three teams and help your team achieve more points than your competition! In this online mode, you'll be given a set of unique challenges while you race, including one where the team with the most Rings earns bonus points.
As you rack up Festival Points, you'll unlock more decals and horns to use during the ONT!

  • More details can be found in-game.
  • Items and Festival Points earned during the ONT cannot be carried over to the full version of the game.

Squads

Players can form a team of up to four and play online together.
You can join a squad or invite a player to join yours via your Friend List.

  • Matches cannot be played with only 4 members of a squad.

How to Form a Squad

  1. 1) Go to your Friend List.

  2. 2) Select Display the Current Lobby ID in the Lobby tab.

  3. 3) Have your friends enter the Lobby ID from Step 2 using the Search by Lobby ID option.

  4. 4) Once they find your lobby and join, you'll have successfully created a squad.

Q & A

Is there a bonus given to those who participate in the Open Network Test?
Participants will receive a title and a set of decals.
Once Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds officially launches, you can claim the bonus by booting up the full version of the game using the account and platform you used for the Open Network Test.
An Internet connection is required to receive the bonus items.
If you play the full version of the game on a different account or platform than the one used for the Open Network Test, you will not be able to receive the participation bonus.
Do I need a Nintendo Switch Online or PlayStation®Plus subscription to participate in the network test?
A PlayStation®Plus subscription is not necessary, but players of the Nintendo Switch™ version must have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription.
May I livestream or upload videos of the game to my channel?
Yes, you may do so as long as they abide by SEGA's guidelines for gameplay video and image usage.
Am I able to play offline or singleplayer content during the Open Network Test?
You must be connected to the Internet in order to participate in the test.
The following singleplayer features will be available:
• The Donpa Grand Prix in Grand Prix mode
• Time Trials for 3 of the courses from the Donpa Grand Prix
Will I be able to transfer my data from the Open Network Test to the full version of the game?
You cannot carry over your progress from the Network Test.
The participation bonus can be claimed without your save data or the test version of the game, so feel free to delete them once the Open Network Test is over.
Do I need to pay to participate in this Network Test?
Participation is free, but you must have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription in order to participate in the Nintendo Switch™ version of the test.
Can I play the game on Nintendo Switch™ 2?
It is possible to play the Nintendo Switch™ version of the Open Network Test on a Nintendo Switch 2 console.
However, this test version of the game may significantly differ from the final product for the Nintendo Switch™ 2.
In order to claim the participation bonus on Nintendo Switch™ 2, you must log into the account you used for the Open Network Test.
What should I do if I experience issues such as the game freezing or the buttons becoming unresponsive?
If the game freezes for over 1 minute, the controls stop working, or other problems occur, please reboot the game.
  • Since the game is still in development, you may encounter bugs while playing. We are continuously making adjustments and improving the game so that we can deliver the highest quality experience possible at launch. We appreciate your understanding.
What happens if a network error occurs while I'm playing?

An unstable connection makes the game difficult to play, and you may be sent back to the title screen. Try some of the following troubleshooting methods and see if your connection improves.

  1. 1) Reboot your modem, router, or other network device, and wait a few minutes before attempting to play again.
  2. 2) If you are playing with a wireless connection, try switching to a wired connection.
    *Wireless connections are more prone to instability, so switching to a wired connection might resolve your issue.
  3. 3) Make sure your console or PC's time settings are accurate before playing. Incorrect time and date settings may lock you out of time-based events or cause unexpected bugs to occur.

Support

https://segacustomer.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=8246788694041

Precautions

Terms of Use

Before using Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, its network services, and any of its related services (collectively, "the Service"), you must first agree to the following provisions set forth in this Agreement by SEGA Corporation ("SEGA")."

Should SEGA determine that any actions have the potential to disrupt game operations, SEGA may respond by limiting/deleting some or all of the responsible party's save data, restricting/suspending their ability to play the game, or removing them from the in-game rankings.

Prohibited Conduct

The following acts are prohibited when using the Service.

  1. 1. Acts that violate or may pose a risk of violating any regulations (including laws, treaties, ordinances, officially binding agreements for the user, and other directives). This extends to any acts that aid or endorse illegal activity.
  2. 2. Acts that infringe upon the rights of other players or third parties (including but not limited to damaging reputation or violating privacy, copyrights, etc).
  3. 3. Any speech, action, or behavior that serves to slander, threaten, or cause any manner of distress or discomfort to other players.
  4. 4. Disruptive conduct toward opponents during matches, such as intentionally disconnecting from the network.
  5. 5. Playing online with modified save data.
  6. 6. Engaging in cheating or solicitating/encouraging any form of cheating.
  7. 7. Harassment and any other conduct that causes distress or discomfort to other players.
  8. 8. Intentionally manipulating the game's rankings.
  9. 9. Any other actions deemed disruptive to the game's operations by SEGA.
  10. 10. Acts that might be labeled as obscene, discriminatory, violent, threatening or vulgar by nature.
  11. 11. Acts related to business activities (including but not limited to solicitation at an individual or group level), fundraising, pre-election campaigning and other such political activities, and religious activities, including any recruiting for religious organizations.
  12. 12. Impersonating an employee or customer support representative of SEGA or any of its affiliates.
  13. 13. Acts that would interfere with server performance or hinder the experience of other players, including but not limited to the transmission of viruses or excessive volumes of data.
  14. 14. Sending false claims or reports to SEGA.
  15. 15. Acts that interfere with or may pose a risk of interfering with the operation of the Service.
  16. 16. Defamation of SEGA's services, products, or the content/operations of the Service.
  17. 17. Participating in any transaction pertaining to the Service, whether it be the sale, resale, or purchase of data, without SEGA's explicit consent.
  18. 18. Using in-game items acquired via the Service in transactions for the purpose of real-world monetary gain, including but not limited to any sale/purchase involving physical currency and online auctions.
  19. 19. Any act that infringes copyrights or other rights pertaining to the Service.
  20. 20. Using the Sonic Racing: Crossworlds software to connect to servers other than the official game server.
  21. 21. Any other acts that violate this Agreement.
  22. 22. Sharing with other players the location of text or data (including online links) pertaining to the aforementioned clauses, regardless of whether the original action was carried out by a third party.
  23. 23. Any action not specified in the clauses hereinabove that is deemed inappropriate at the discretion of SEGA.
  24. 24. Solicitating or promoting any of the behavior outlined in the clauses above, including any attempts thereof.

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