Bayonetta Joins Sonic Racing's Year Two Free Character Update

WHO:

Nintendo Life - Bayonetta, a character known as the Umbra Witch, will be added to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.

Gematsu - SEGA announced the addition of Bayonetta as a playable character.

WHAT:

Nintendo Life - The update will include Bayonetta as a playable character, the Butterfly Witch machine, and special emotes and sounds.

Gematsu - The update is the first free character update of year two for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.

Gematsu - The teaser trailer revealed gameplay footage from the Godzilla and Evangelion downloadable content packs.

Gematsu - The Godzilla Pack includes the Godzilla Escape course, Godzilla Cruiser, King Ghidorah Coupe, and Mothra Surf machines.

Gematsu - The Evangelion Pack includes the Tokyo-III course, EVA-01 (Test Type), EVA-00 (Proto Type), and EVA-02 (Production Model) machines, along with playable characters Rei Ayanami and Asuka Shikinami Langley.

WHEN:

Gematsu - More details on year two for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be announced during the World Championship Finals and Year Two Showcase live stream on October 9.

WHERE:

Gematsu - Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

(UPDATED September 16, 2026 16:04 UTC)

In an exciting update for gamers, SEGA has announced that Bayonetta, the iconic Umbra Witch, will be added as a playable character in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. This update, which marks the first free character addition in the second year of the game, will also introduce the Butterfly Witch machine, along with special emotes and sounds. Fans can look forward to more details during the World Championship Finals and Year Two Showcase live stream on October 9, where gameplay footage from the upcoming Godzilla and Evangelion downloadable content packs will also be revealed.