CrossWorlds Unveils Nostalgic Freebie for Sega Enthusiasts

Ah, the wondrous world of Sonic! So, Sega’s doing this thing again—giving away some freebie, right? It’s this Blue Star from Sonic Riders—yeah, for the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds game that’s set to drop on September 25. Maybe you care, or maybe you’re here by accident, but there it is.

Wasn’t CrossWorlds first unveiled at The Game Awards in December 2024? I think so, and apparently it’s the follow-up to Team Sonic Racing. That one sold 3.5 million copies—not too shabby, right? I mean, Sega knows what they’re doing, or do they?

Okay, about claiming this Blue Star. You gotta sign up for a Sega Account. Then… wait, let me recall. Oh yeah, link it to at least one platform where you’re planning to play CrossWorlds. I guess it makes sense in a Sega sort of way. The kicker is, you can only claim the Blue Star between September 25 and October 31. Mark those calendars—or don’t.

Did I mention this might not be available everywhere? Some social media chatter says it’s in North America and Europe though. Not super official, I suppose, but who is these days?

These promo codes? You get them only once, for one platform. So choose wisely, my fellow Sonic enthusiasts. It’s a part of their bigger campaign to boost Sega Account sign-ups. They’re pulling similar stunts with games like Shinobi: Art of Vengeance and others. Can’t keep up, but if free is your jam, then maybe it’s worth the trouble.

Anyway—wait—right, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds launches soon, so if extreme hoverboarding from the past excites you, there it is. Quite a ride, eh?