Sonic Racing’s Feud With Mario Kart World Raises Questions for Another Nintendo Franchise

The upcoming release of *Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds* is creating some buzz, and a little rivalry. Sega has been subtly taking aim at *Mario Kart*, with Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka specifically highlighting that *CrossWorlds* will feature cross-platform play – something another kart racer doesn’t offer. Their marketing even includes a nostalgic ad that directly compares the games, playfully criticizing *Mario Kart World*’s free roam feature. This competitive approach has some fans worried about whether it could affect Sonic’s potential inclusion in future *Smash* games.








