Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Ver.1.4.1 Patch Notes

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds patch 1.4.1 introduces new Classic Sonic content, balance tweaks to gadgets and races, extensive new content for 35th anniversary, cross-platform enhancements, and numerous bug fixes.

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▲Buffs10

Classic SonicClassic Sonic:Added Classic Sonic as a playable character to celebrate the 35th anniversary.→Added
Mach CycloneMach Cyclone:Added Mach Cyclone as a selectable machine.→Added
New Gadgets
- Technique Enhancement:Introduced new gadget category including Ultimate Air Trick and Perfect Landing.→Added
- Support:Added Support gadget Substitution Item for item management.→Added
- Status Enhancement:New Evolution and Hyper Ring Engine status gadgets added to expand options.→Added
Gadget Adjustments
- Hyper Ring Engine:Hyper Ring Engine now increases top speed by 4 km/h when equipped.→+4 km/h
- Ring Engine + Hyper Ring Engine:Combined top speed increase reduced from +11 km/h to +9 km/h; overall synergy dampened to prevent overperformance.→+9 km/h
- Crash Pads:Crash Pads now require only 1 slot instead of 2, making them easier to equip.2→1
- Item Keeper:Item Keeper now activates against Dark Chao attacks; rerolls only from empty slots to prevent item loss from Warp Ring.
- Panel Combo Kit:Increases to Power and Handling raised from +4 to +8.4→8

✚Bug fixes1

Bug FixesSeveral fixes across courses, race park, festival events, text display, and UI to improve stability and correctness.

◆Other changes15

Sonic 35th Anniversary MusicAdded Sonic 35th Anniversary music tracks to soundtrack.→Added
Competitive Balance Adjustments
- Broad balance pass to gadgets and races; strengthened status gadgets to align with new Evolution and Hyper Ring Engine, and tuned Ring Engine interactions.
- Ring Engine:Adjusted combined effects of Ring Engine and Hyper Ring Engine; reduced top-speed bonus and fixed excessive increases when Ring count is low.
Rings at Start of RacesStandardized the starting rings to 20 in all modes except Time Trial to reduce start-position advantages.→20 count
Festival AdjustmentsBalance changes to item appearances to favor powerful items like King Boom Boo based on distance; Ring Engine and Hyper Ring Engine restrictions lifted for Festivals.
Gadget Adjustments
- Ring Engine + Hyper Ring Engine:Adjusted interaction to prevent excessive gains when ring count is low.
- Friction Drift:Fixed issue where slight deceleration could occur even when not drifting.
Voice SupportAdded voice support for Chinese (Mandarin).
Character Friendship Unlocked by DefaultCharacter Friendship is now unlocked by default, no Grand Prix completion required.
CPU Platform Icons in Online PlayCPU opponents now display as a robot icon in all online modes to avoid confusion with player platforms.CPU uses player icon in Legend Competition→Robot icon in all online modes
DualSense Controller Support on PCAdded support for the DualSense Wireless Controller on PC (Steam/Epic).
SEGA Account LinkingAdds SEGA Account linking indicator on Extras Screen when linked.
Updated Staff CreditsStaff credits have been updated with the latest information.
Live Operations Data Additions / Data Updates for Future World TournamentsUpdated data in preparation for upcoming live operations and World Tournaments.
New Content – Sonic Mania / Sonic Superstars tracks and songsAdded tracks from Sonic Mania and Sonic Superstars to the jukebox.