SEGA has officially announced that SpongeBob SquarePants will be drifting into the upcoming high-speed arcade racer Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, as part of the second wave of DLC in the Digital Deluxe Edition Season Pass.

The collaboration was revealed in the Kids’ Choice Awards Trailer, giving fans their first look at the undersea mayhem joining the Sonic universe.

In this colorful crossover, players can race as both SpongeBob and Patrick, drive the iconic Patty Wagon, and hit the track on the brand-new BiKiNi BOTTOM course.

The game is set to release on September 25, for major platforms including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store (PC release on Sept 26).

Crafted by SEGA’s veteran racing developers, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds combines fast-paced, chaotic racing action with iconic characters from across dimensions. The game supports online multiplayer cross-play, letting players compete globally across all supported platforms.

There are 2 versions of the game that players can buy:

Standard Edition (Physical & Digital):

• Full base game
• Werehog Pack (Early Purchase/Pre-order bonus)
• Sonics Racing: Crossworlds Plastic Files (only available for physical edition and available when stocks last)

The Digital Deluxe Edition:

• Full base game
• Season Pass with 6 waves of DLC
  • Wave 1: Minecraft Pack
  • Wave 2: SpongeBob SquarePants Pack
• Early access (72 hours)
• Racers: Nine, Rusty Rose, and Dread available at launch
• Werehog Pack as a pre-order bonus

SEGA has also confirmed that future DLC waves will include crossovers with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Avatar Legends, adding even more nostalgic power to the roster.

To stay up to date with the announcements, make sure to check out their official website.

If you want to learn more about the customization and item system, make sure to read our preview on it.