Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: Bayonetta Joins the Grid for Year Two

SEGA has unveiled Bayonetta as the first free Year Two character for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, bringing the Umbra Witch and her custom motorcycle to the blue hedgehog's racetrack. The announcement, made via a new trailer ahead of the Tokyo Game Show, marks the start of a second year of content that apparently has no speed limits on absurdity.

According to the publisher's trailer, Bayonetta will arrive as a playable racer alongside her signature "Butterfly Witch" machine, complete with custom emotes and sounds. For a series that already features a fast hedgehog in a sports car, adding an ancient witch who battles angels is a remarkably straight-faced design choice. SEGA has a long-standing habit of throwing its properties into a giant blender, a strategy that recently expanded through its multi-franchise adaptation plans, and this roster addition fits right into that playbook.

The details

• New character: Bayonetta (Free, playable racer)
• Included items: Playable character, "Butterfly Witch" machine, unique emotes, and character sounds
• Crossover previews: New gameplay of the Godzilla and EVANGELION packs (originally announced at Summer Game Fest 2026)
• Next showcase: World Championship Finals and Year Two Showcase livestream on Friday, October 9, 2026

What we know about Year Two

While the trailer confirmed Bayonetta's arrival, SEGA has not announced a specific release date or launch window for the character or the wider Year Two update. Instead, the publisher is directing players to the World Championship Finals and Year Two Showcase livestream on Friday, October 9th, where more details are scheduled to be revealed.

Alongside the witch's debut, the Tokyo Game Show trailer provided a fresh look at the previously announced Godzilla and EVANGELION packs. First revealed at Summer Game Fest 2026, these will serve as the first two premium DLC packs of the game's second year. How exactly a giant radioactive lizard squeezes into a standard starting grid remains to be seen, but SEGA seems content to let players figure that out on the track.

Platforms, pricing, and current sales

Getting onto the grid in the first place depends on your platform of choice, as the game's standard pricing is split across generations.

For most players, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds starts at £64.99 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One. For PC players, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Standard Edition is available from approximately £10.17. Nintendo Switch players can buy Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Standard Edition starting from approximately £21.15. The Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is available from approximately £32.99.

However, those playing on Sony hardware can currently bypass the standard entry fee. As of September 16, 2026, the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Standard Edition is available for $27.99 on PS5 and PS4, marked down from its original price of $69.99 on the PlayStation Store (US). Whether you buy in on sale or pay full price, the track is getting significantly more crowded.