Sonic throws in the towel
After recently releasing the characters of Joker (Persona 5) and Ichiban (Like a Dragon), SEGA is preparing to release a big piece straight from the depths of the sea with the Sponge Bob DLC. In particular, it will introduce two playable characters: the famous square sponge and his best friend Patrick the starfish In addition, we will also be entitled to a “Patty Wagon” vehicle, a “Bikini Bottom” themed circuit, new musical titles inspired by the animated series, as well as six emotes per character.
But that’s not all, in the following months, SEGA is planning several free additions to expand the game’s cast. In December 2025, it will be the turn of NiGHTS to arrive with his vehicle “Dream Sleeper”. In January 2026, the character AiAi will join the race with the “Banana Cruiser”. Finally, in February 2026, there are two additional characters, Tangle and Whisperwho will make their entrance.
The Sponge Bob DLC for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be available on November 19 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam/Epic Games Store). A Nintendo Switch 2 version is expected for December 4, 2025, digital only. A physical version is planned for 2026.