Sonic Racing Crossworlds Joker DLC Festival Release Dates

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds continues to expand its roster and events through collaborations with other Sega franchises. After recently hosting a festival centered on Hatsune Miku, the game introduced new challenges and rewards that encouraged players to engage in cooperative racing modes and earn themed prizes.

With that event concluded, the developers have shifted focus to another crossover. The next major festival highlights a well-known figure from the Persona series, marking the game’s second large-scale celebration since launch and reinforcing Sega’s approach of blending its popular universes within one racing experience.

Persona's Joker Is Coming to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Details About the Upcoming Joker Event

Sega confirmed that Persona’s Joker will join Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The next day marks the start of a themed celebration known as the Joker Festival, which runs from Thursday, October 23 at 8:00 PM ET through Sunday, October 26 at 7:59 PM ET. During this period, players can compete in special races and earn temporary event rewards.

The festival temporarily disables World Match mode, a feature that normally allows online competition. This decision has drawn mixed reactions. Some players appreciate the focus on limited-time challenges, while others find it inconvenient to lose access to standard multiplayer modes. Sega has kept the event cycle consistent, but some community members feel the pace of new festivals leaves little downtime between updates.

Below is a quick reference for the event:

Players can expect Joker to arrive with a custom vehicle inspired by the Persona 5 theme, adding a new option for racers who prefer speed-focused characters.