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Rumor: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds datamine leaks Year 2 characters

Nintendo Everything • November 5, 2026 • technology

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A recent datamine of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds 2.0.0 update files suggests potential Year 2 characters, including Cloud Strife and Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy 7 Remake.
Other possible additions spotted in the files include Movie Sonic, Will (possibly from Metaphor: ReFantazio), Sakura Shinguji from Sakura Wars, and Akira Yuki from Virtua Fighter.
A character named "Marisa" was found in the files, leading to speculation about a possible Touhou collaboration, though this remains unconfirmed.
These findings are not official announcements, and SEGA has yet to confirm any of the datamined characters for future releases.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds 2.0.0 update is available on Nintendo Switch, with fans encouraged to share their thoughts on the potential new characters.