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Okay, so get this. Sega’s doing something sorta wild — giving away a version of the Blue Star board from Sonic Riders. Seriously, it’s like they’re trying to make us all feel like kids again. Anyway, they’re handing it over for free just a couple months before Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds hits the scene.
So, they first dropped the news at The Game Awards back in December 2024. CrossWorlds is like, supposedly, the next big thing from Sega in the racing game universe, you know? It’s the sequel to Team Sonic Racing. Remember how that one sold like three and a half million copies? Anyway, this new game is coming out on September 25.
So yeah, Sega throws in this nostalgic freebie — the Blue Star. It’s this hoverboard from Sonic Riders. Tails made it… or designed it or something, in that game’s story. But here’s the catch: you need a Sega Account and gotta link it to a platform. Yep, you gotta connect your profile where you plan to race in CrossWorlds. Not too hard, right?
And oh, here’s how you actually snag the Blue Star:
1. Make that Sega Account if you haven’t.
2. Link it to your gaming platform.
3. Purchase Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
4. Grab the promo code on some Free Gift site from Sept 25 to Oct 31.
5. Use that code where you wanna race, like, wherever you’ve decided.
Heads up: It might not be offered everywhere. Sega sort of made it a bit mysterious with the region stuff. Folks online whisper that it’s at least available in North America and Europe. So fingers crossed for those outside.
Anyone with a Sega Account and a linked platform’s good to go. You’ll just magically receive the Blue Star once CrossWorlds launches. They’re leaving codes as breadcrumbs for each gaming system. But wait, quick thing — you can only grab one promo code. Doesn’t matter how many places you buy the game, only one Blue Star board per player.
Anyway, the whole Blue Star saga is Sega’s kinda sneaky strategy to rack up more Sega Account sign-ups, like their history with Shinobi and, uh, Like a Dragon games — along with some Raidou Remastered shenanigans. Expect more Sonic Riders throwback stuff popping up in CrossWorlds, seeing how Sega keeps dropping hints.
And if you need details, here’s this — it releases on September 25, 2025. There’s multiplayer, cross-play, you name it. 1 to 4 players can jump in. Feels like they’re pulling out all the stops!
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There you have it!