The pre-load date and download size for Sega and Sonic Team’s upcoming kart racing game, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, have been revealed.
PlayStationSize on Twitter/X has revealed the pre-load date and download size for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, courtesy of recent database entries made to PlayStation servers. The upcoming kart racing game will take up a modest amount of storage space on both PS4 and PS5. That said, those with limited available space on the internal storage drive are advised to clear up some space in advance. It goes without saying that storage expansion options are available for those who need them.
Download Size
The download size Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on PS4 and PS5 can be seen below.
- PS4: 12.601 GB (version 1.00)
- PS5: 13.161 GB (version 01.000.000)
Pre-load Date
The pre-load schedule for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on PS4 and PS5 can be seen below.
- Deluxe Edition: September 20, 2025
- Standard Edition: September 23, 2025
The pre-load for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will come with the latest update pre-installed for anyone who pre-ordered a digital copy of the game, though an update may be rolled out closer to the early access release on September 22, 2025, as well as the full launch on September 25, 2025. Meanwhile, those who purchased the game on disc will likely be required to download the update. The file size of the PS5 version of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (13.161 GB) is about the same as that of the PS4 version (12.601 GB).
The review embargo for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is expected to be lifted close to launch day. While the exact time has not been confirmed, it will likely follow typical patterns, with the embargo lifting at 12 AM PT / 3 AM ET / 9 AM CET.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is set for release for release for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version arriving sometime later.
