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According to the company, players can expect “more than 500 types of character exchanges with selected rivals” as well as more than 1000 voice lines. That seems like a lot of audio content for a racing game, and it could offer a way to deepen the overall world of the Sonic franchise while building on what’s been previously established. In a short video clip released from the game, Zazz of the Deadly Six shows his lack of familiarity with Jet the Hawk, as these two have appeared in different games. However, that doesn’t stop the characters from taking part in a bit of trash talk before the race begins. The video clip can be found in the post embedded below.
For longtime Sonic the Hedgehog fans, this could be a big selling point for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. Typically, racing games don’t provide any deep characterization or moments for lore building. However, this game is already looking like an exception to the rule. At the very least, the interactions could offer some unique payoffs, and make newcomers interested to learn about the overall history of these characters. It could even lead to fans seeking out past Sonic games, or the comics from IDW.
Whatever Sega is planning in that regard, we shouldn’t have to wait too long for answers. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is set to be released on September 25th, which means the release date is rapidly approaching. Over the next three months, we can probably expect to see a slow drip of news, including details about these interactions, as well as some of the playable racers that will appear in the game. At Summer Game Fest this month, it was confirmed that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will feature guests from other Sega franchises, as well as characters owned by other companies.
