A datamine of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds’ second-season files has reportedly uncovered references to potential new characters and collaborations. The names include Cloud Strife and Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy VII Remake, as well as Marisa, movie-version Sonic, Will from Metaphor: ReFantazio, Sakura Shinguji from Sakura Wars, and Akira Yuki from Virtua Fighter.
The references do not guarantee that every character will appear in the game. SEGA has yet to confirm the datamine findings or reveal which characters will be part of any upcoming content.
The game’s second season is already underway, adding new modes and collaborations with Bayonetta and Godzilla. SEGA has also confirmed partnerships involving Persona and Final Fantasy VII. The Final Fantasy VII collaboration is confirmed, but its characters have not yet been announced.
Sources: Nintenderos.