The Sonic Series Producer has stated that Mario Kart World did not influence Sonic Racing CrossWorlds in any way.
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds launches this month on September 25, 2025. Ahead of the release, players will be able to try the game through an open network test scheduled for mid-September. Ahead of that, the developers have revealed how Mario Kart World had no impact on their upcoming title’s development plans.
Mario Kart World Did Not Influence Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Development Plans
During an interview with Traxion (via MyNintendoNews), Sonic Series Producer Takashi Iizuka spoke about Mario Kart World’s impact on Sonic Racing CrossWorlds. Izuka first stated that, like everyone, they are also unaware of the “road map of Mario Kart titles” and were “surprised” when it was released. At the same time, the developers were expecting one to be released soon, as Nintendo “typically” releases a new karting title with new hardware.
However, Iizuka added, “Whether or not Mario Kart was going to be released, our goal was to develop the best kind of Sonic racing title. That hasn’t changed – Mario Kart World won’t have any influence.” Izuka also spoke about the differences between the two games, which include cross-play, a customizable gadget system, characters from other IPs, Travel Rings, and more.
He stated that these features add “depth to the racing and are something other kart racers aren’t doing.” Izuka concluded, saying, “Even though Mario Kart World was announced, it didn’t influence our development plans.”
In other news, Sonic Racing CrossWorlds’ complete character list has been revealed, including launch, season pass, and bonus characters. What are your thoughts on Mario Kart World not influencing Sonic Racing CrossWorlds? Let us know through the official Insider Gaming forums discussion.
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