Sega has officially confirmed that SpongeBob SquarePants and other Nickelodeon characters will join Sonic and friends in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, set to release in September 2025.
The announcement was made during the 2025 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. SpongeBob and Patrick Star will be included in the game’s season pass, alongside characters from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the Avatar universe. These additions extend to themed vehicles and tracks.
The season pass also features Steve, Alex, and Creeper from Minecraft. Additional guest characters such as Hatsune Miku, Joker from Persona, and Ichiban Kasuga from Yakuza: Like a Dragon will be available through free game updates. Sonic Prime and Werehog Packs are also planned.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will launch on Nintendo Switch on September 25, 2025, with a version for Switch 2 to follow. Sega confirmed there will be a paid upgrade path for the newer console.