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New Sonic Racing Update Adds Characters, Challenges

Author : Ryan Jan 22,2025
  • New community challenges offer big rewards on completion
  • Obtain Popstar Amy through time trials
  • Idol Shadow is available as a reward for completion community challenges

Sega has just rolled out an exciting content update for Sonic Racing, bringing fresh challenges and characters to the high-speed multiplayer action racer. Available exclusively on Apple Arcade, the latest addition enhances the competitive racing experience while still encouraging teamwork within the Sonic Racing community. And of course, more cosmetics are here too.

At the forefront of Sonic Racing’s latest update is the introduction of community challenges. You now have the opportunity to team up with the global Sonic Racing community to complete objectives and unlock rewards together. It's a great way to collaborate with others and gain access to exclusive rewards.

This update also introduces two new racers to the lineup. Popstar Amy can be unlocked through time trials, while Idol Shadow becomes available through community challenge participation. They join earlier additions Rockstar Rouge and DJ Vector, expanding the roster and introducing more characters from the iconic franchise.

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Sonic Racing brings the fast-paced action inspired by Team Sonic Racing to your fingertips, allowing you to race as one of 15 characters from the Sonic universe. The racer includes time trials, team combos, and 15 tracks spread across five zones. Each track offers a different challenge, giving you plenty to master as you speed toward victory.

Before you go on, check out this list of the best racing games to play on iOS!

The Sonic franchise has been on the rise with numerous releases in the last four years. Just this year has been the release of season three of Sonic Prime, the Knuckles show, Sonic X: Shadow Generations, and the upcoming Sonic 3 movie. 2024 has also been touted the Year of Shadow, putting the anti-hero at the forefront of it all. This makes Idol Shadow’s addition to Sonic Racing the perfect fit.

Enjoy all the new content for yourself by downloading Sonic Racing by clicking on your preferred link below. Do remember that you require an active Apple Arcade subscription to play. Visit the official website for more information.

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