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Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Guide: How to Unlock Everything

Master every unlock in Sonic Racing CrossWorlds - from Super Sonic to secret tracks, vehicles, and friendship rewards.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

By Mostafa Salem author avatar

By Mostafa Salem

Updated Sep 24, 2025

Ready to experience the ultimate speed in Sonic Racing Crossworlds? Unlocking Super Sonic and mastering every secret the game offers requires a little bit of dedication, but the payoff is epic. From defeating all 23 rivals to accessing hidden Grand Prix races, you'll discover strategies that transform your racing experience completely in this guide.

What You Need to Know About Unlocks

Sonic Racing Crossworlds features multiple unlock categories that work together to create your complete racing experience. Understanding the progression system helps you prioritize your efforts effectively.

The main unlock categories include:

  • Character unlocks (including Super Sonic)
  • Vehicle purchases through tickets
  • Team-based vehicles via Race Park challenges
  • Grand Prix tracks through campaign completion
  • Friendship rewards for cosmetic upgrades

How to Unlock Vehicles and Teams

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Vehicles & Teams

Standard Vehicle Purchases

Vehicle acquisition follows a straightforward ticket-based economy. Each vehicle carries different pricing, allowing you to prioritize based on your racing preferences and available resources.

Ticket Management Strategy:

  • Save tickets for high-priority vehicles first
  • Use reset options sparingly for difficult races
  • Focus on completing challenges for bonus tickets

Team Vehicle Unlocks in Race Park

Team-specific vehicles require a different approach through Race Park challenges. You'll face each team in competitive scenarios that test your racing skills.

Team Defeat Requirements:

  • Challenge each team across three separate races
  • Achieve victory in all three encounters
  • Unlock their signature vehicle permanently

Grand Prix Progression and Secret Tracks

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Progression

Standard Grand Prix Completion

Your journey begins with mastering the first six Grand Prix races. These form the foundation for accessing advanced content and prove your racing capabilities.

Initial Six Grand Prix Requirements:

  • Complete each race series successfully
  • Maintain consistent performance across tracks
  • Build momentum toward advanced unlocks

The A Grand Prix Challenge

The A Grand Prix represents your first major milestone, featuring three distinctive tracks that showcase the game's variety.

Track NameEnvironment TypeDifficulty Level
Don Pon FactoryIndustrialModerate
Aqua ForestNatural/WaterHigh
Eggman ExpoMechanicalExpert

Unlocking Strategy:

  • Aim for first place finishes in previous Grand Prix
  • Perfect your racing lines before attempting
  • Consider using tickets for race resets if needed

Grand Prix In Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Secret Grand Prix Discovery

The Secret Grand Prix becomes available after completing all seven standard Grand Prix races and witnessing the credits roll. This exclusive content features the game's most challenging and rewarding tracks.

Secret Track Lineup:

  • Kronos Island - Epic landscape racing
  • Northstar Islands - Multi-terrain challenges
  • White Space - Unique dimensional racing

Access Requirements:

  • Complete all seven main Grand Prix series
  • Roll credits on the campaign
  • Likely requires first-place finishes throughout

How to Unlock Speed Class Unlocks and Mirror Mode

Super Sonic Speed Class

Completing the seven main Grand Prix unlocks Super Sonic Speed - the fastest racing class available. This speed tier transforms every track into an adrenaline-fueled experience.

Super Sonic Speed Benefits:

  • Maximum velocity across all tracks
  • Enhanced boost effectiveness
  • Access to advanced racing techniques

Mirror Sonic Speed Mode

Mirror Sonic Speed flips every track layout, creating entirely new racing challenges. Familiar courses become fresh experiences that test your adaptability. Ideally, you should try to master standard tracks before attempting mirror mode - muscle memory can work against you on reversed layouts.

Friendship System and Cosmetic Rewards

Building Character Relationships

The friendship system unlocks after clearing all seven main Grand Prix races, adding a social progression element to your racing career.

Friendship Mechanics:

  • Give tickets to characters to increase friendship levels
  • Unlock exclusive banners and cosmetic items
  • Access unique character interactions

Cosmetic Rewards Include:

  • Custom racing banners
  • Character-specific decorations
  • Exclusive visual effects

Track Integration Features

A hidden reward for Grand Prix completion allows main course tracks to appear during the second lap of crossworld races. This integration creates dynamic racing experiences where familiar and new elements combine.

The Ultimate Challenge: Unlocking Super Sonic

Rival Defeat Requirements

Super Sonic represents the pinnacle achievement in Sonic Racing Crossworlds. This legendary character requires absolute mastery of the game's competitive elements.

Complete Rival Challenge:

  • Defeat all 23 rivals across Grand Prix races
  • Each victory earns a gold checkmark on rival icons
  • Track your progress through the rival selection screen

Strategic Approach:

  1. Focus on one Grand Prix at a time
  2. Study each rival's racing patterns
  3. Perfect your technique before challenging difficult opponents
  4. Use optimal vehicle setups for each track type

Bonus: Advanced Strategies for Complete Mastery

Optimal Progression Path

Phase 1: Foundation Building

  • Complete first six Grand Prix races
  • Unlock basic vehicles and team options
  • Master fundamental racing techniques

Phase 2: Advanced Content

  • Access A Grand Prix and Secret Grand Prix
  • Unlock Super Sonic Speed class
  • Begin rival challenge progression

Phase 3: Complete Mastery

  • Defeat all 23 rivals for Super Sonic unlock
  • Maximize friendship levels for cosmetics
  • Master mirror mode racing

Resource Management Tips

Ticket Optimization:

  • Prioritize vehicle unlocks that match your playstyle
  • Save tickets for challenging rival races
  • Use reset options strategically for difficult encounters

Time Investment Planning:

  • Rival defeats require the most significant time commitment
  • Vehicle unlocks provide immediate gameplay benefits
  • Friendship progression offers long-term cosmetic rewards

Focus on consistent first-place finishes rather than just completion; this approach unlocks content faster and builds skills for future challenges. The journey to unlock everything in Sonic Racing Crossworlds demands patience and skill, but each achievement brings tangible rewards that enhance your racing experience. 

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Updated:

September 24th 2025

Posted:

September 24th 2025

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