Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Unites with Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac in Epic Gaming Crossover

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac Unite in Exciting Collaboration At Gamescom 2025, the gaming world witnessed a historic partnership between two iconic franchises - Sonic Team's Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Bandai Namco's Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac. The collaboration brings together the worlds of kart racing and platforming in a unique way, with both games set to receive downloadable content (DLC) packs featuring each other's characters and tracks. According to Takashi Iizuka, head of Sonic Team, "We're thrilled to bring Pac-Man into the world of CrossWorlds. His iconic character will be a great addition to our roster." Yuji Yoshii, producer at Bandai Namco, echoed his sentiments, stating, "The opportunity to collaborate with Sonic Team is a dream come true. We can't wait for fans to experience the Green Hill Zone in Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac." Pac-Man's Debut in CrossWorlds As part of the DLC roadmap, Pac-Man will be a playable character in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, along with a track inspired by the classic Pac-Man series. This marks the first time Pac-Man has been featured in a kart racing game. Sonic-Themed DLC for Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac Meanwhile, Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac will receive a Sonic-themed DLC pack, including the iconic Green Hill Zone as a playable stage. This is a nod to the classic platformer that first introduced gamers to Sonic's world. Gamescom 2025 Interview During an exclusive interview at Gamescom 2025, I had the chance to sit down with both Takashi Iizuka and Yuji Yoshii. We discussed their thoughts on the collaboration, as well as their favorite games within each other's franchises. Iizuka revealed that he's a fan of Pac-Man World 2, stating, "It's an amazing game that showcases Pac-Man's versatility." Yoshii, on the other hand, confessed to being a huge Sonic fan, saying, "Sonic has always been my go-to character in platformers." Background and Context Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac is a fully 3D remake of the original PlayStation 2 and GameCube platformer. The game has received praise for its faithfulness to the original while offering new features and gameplay mechanics. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, on the other hand, is an ambitious kart racing game that promises full cross-platform online play. Its roster includes a variety of playable characters from both Sonic Team and Bandai Namco franchises. Next Developments The collaboration between Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac is set to be released in the coming months, with exact dates yet to be announced. Fans can expect more information on the DLC packs as we approach release. As the gaming world continues to evolve, this partnership serves as a testament to the power of collaboration and innovation. With both games set to receive exclusive content from each other's franchises, gamers are in for a treat like no other. *Reporting by Techradar.*