Sega has officially announced that Pac-Man will be coming as content to Sonic Racing CrossWorlds. The new DLC pack, which includes the iconic character, his ghosts, and the Pac-Village track, has a confirmed release date for this Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The reveal was made directly by the official Sonic franchise account on X (formerly Twitter), through a video teaser. This way, Brazilian fans of racing games and classic games can expect a nostalgic and frenetic fusion later this week.
This collaboration between two industry giants is not a total surprise, as Sega had announced the partnership with Bandai Namco back in August of last year. However, the confirmation of the date brings the excitement to the present. The arrival of Pac-Man serves as a preview for a 2026 full of new features in the game, which promises to continue expanding its roster with surprising crossovers. Therefore, players who already own the title on platforms such as PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, or PC via Steam and Epic Games Store can prepare for the download.
A Constantly Expanding Roster
In addition to the famous eater, the 2026 calendar for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds is quite busy. Shortly after the release of this DLC, Sega plans to add AiAi from Super Monkey Ball, still in January. Meanwhile, February is expected to bring the characters Tangle and Whisper, originating from IDW Publishing comics. This strategy of constant content keeps the game fresh and engaging, especially considering its focus on crossovers. After all, it’s not every day that you see Sonic, Hatsune Miku, Ichiban from Like a Dragon, and SpongeBob SquarePants sharing the same track.
The game, which already features major collaborations like Minecraft, Persona 5, and even Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, also has plans with Capcom. For the future, a pack with Mega Man, Protoman, and Dr. Wily’s castle is confirmed. This makes it clear that Sega intends to turn Sonic Racing CrossWorlds into a true meeting point for fans of various franchises. With such a varied offering of characters and tracks, the racing experience renews itself with each update, always offering a new reason to return to the tracks.
