Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is officially speeding onto Nintendo Switch 2, bringing upgraded visuals, smoother performance, and new gameplay enhancements that fans have been waiting for. Launching today, the new Switch 2 Edition marks a major step forward for the Sonic racing experience — and yes, Nintendo has confirmed a paid upgrade path for players who already own the original Switch version.
🚀 A Faster, Sharper, More Dynamic Sonic Racing Experience
Designed to take full advantage of the Switch 2’s hardware, the CrossWorlds upgrade introduces:
- Enhanced 4K-capable visuals
- Sharper textures and improved lighting
- Faster load times
- A more stable 60 FPS gameplay experience
- Improved online matchmaking
These improvements make CrossWorlds one of the most polished Sonic racing titles to date, especially for competitive players who want smoother driving physics and reduced latency.
🔄 Paid Upgrade Path Confirmed for Existing Switch Players
Players who previously purchased Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on Nintendo Switch can upgrade to the Switch 2 Edition through a low-cost paid upgrade option.
This grants access to:
- All visual and performance improvements
- Cross-save compatibility
- Cross-play with Switch and Switch 2 owners
- New cosmetic content exclusive to the upgraded edition
Nintendo confirmed that this upgrade is optional — your original version will still work on Switch 2 through backwards compatibility, but without the new enhancements.
🎮 A Big Win for Sonic Fans Ahead of 2026
With the Switch 2 gaining momentum and players seeking optimized versions of their favourite games, today’s launch shows Sega’s commitment to supporting Nintendo’s evolving ecosystem. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Switch 2 Edition is positioned as one of the strongest early third-party upgrades available on the system.
For longtime fans and competitive racers alike, this refreshed edition delivers the best version of the game yet.