SEGA Publishing Korea launched Season 2 of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on the 4th, introducing its first DLC, the 'Godzilla Pack,' alongside the Ver.2.0.0 update. This update includes the one-on-one racing mode 'Duel,' 15 new Gadgets, and 25 collab decals.
The 'Godzilla Pack' features a collaboration course, 'Godzilla Escape.' The newly added machines are the Power-type 'Godzilla Cruiser' and 'King Ghidorah Coupe,' alongside the Mothra-inspired Boost-type 'Mothra Surf.' Tracks added to the Jukebox include 'Godzilla Escape: Intro,' 'Godzilla Escape,' and 'Godzilla Escape: Final Lap.'
The update's new mode, 'Duel,' is a head-to-head race played online or offline. Racers can fill a dedicated 'Duel Dash Gauge' through elapsed time or item usage, then press a button to trigger a speed boost. In the offline single-player mode 'Rival Duel,' players compete against Crossover characters, and defeating rivals unlocks the new racer 'Bayonetta.'
Online multiplayer features 'Duel Match,' where players compete against opponents worldwide. A Friend Match option, 'Two-player Duel!', is also available to race against friends or family, with local wireless play supported on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The upcoming limited-time event 'Best-of-10' will have players compete for total points across a set number of races. Participation rewards in the form of 'Duel Medals' can be exchanged for special items such as horns and auras.
Changes have also been made to Gadget setups. A Gadget equipped in the 7th slot of the Gadget Plate, the 'Super Slot,' receives enhanced performance. This slot becomes accessible upon playing 40 or more races to reach the 'Grand Master Plate,' and players who have already completed 40 races can access it immediately after updating. The 15 new Gadgets can also be obtained at or above the 'Grand Master Plate.' Among these, 'Cyclone Charge Dash' increases charging up to 4 stages, with the Stage 4 dash negating run-off penalties.
Daily objectives via 'Play Missions' and the in-game shop 'Exchange Shop' have also been introduced. By logging in with an internet connection and completing 'Play Missions' within the specified period, players can earn 'Donpa Tickets' or 'Duel Medals.' Both currencies can be exchanged at the 'Exchange Shop' for auras, horns, decals, characters, titles, Jukebox items, and more, with available items scheduled to be updated in the future.
The existing 'World Match' has been split into 'Free Match,' where ranks do not change, and 'Ranked Match,' where ranks are affected. A feature setting similar-skilled racers as rivals during matchmaking has also been introduced. Defeating designated rivals yields additional 'Donpa Tickets.'
A total of 25 collaboration decals for use in 'Machine Customization' have been revealed. These include decals from the collaboration with streamer k4sen's hosted event The k4sen, alongside 3 types from Sega UFO Catcher Online, 6 types from UFO Pinched, 3 types from Yoshinoya, 7 types from Imuraya, and 3 types from AUTOBACS. The update also includes balance adjustments and bug fixes.
Timed with the season launch, the online event 'Godzilla Festival' will run from 9:00 AM on the 6th to 8:59 AM on the 16th (KST). Participants are split into three teams to compete based on the total points earned from race placements. Teams can also take on special rules that vary with each Festival, such as competing in the number of 'Touch Dash' triggers.
By accumulating Festival Points during the event period, players can receive in-game items such as decals and horns used to customize machines. Gadgets obtainable through the Festival will be distributed via future live updates, and Festival rewards may also become obtainable through separate methods in future operations. Further details about the update can be found in the patch notes on the official website.
