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All Challenges and How to Complete Them
You’ve got a lot of fun challenges ahead in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds—some are optional, some unlock trophies, and others are just for bragging rights. Checking the Challenges menu will show you many titles and prizes you can earn from your efforts.
There are six main challenge categories—plus a special one that evolves as you unlock more titles in the game. While racing through the detailed tracks, completing these challenges will earn you new titles and tickets.
Updated on October 30, 2025: With new updates and a better understanding of how challenges affect trophies and achievements, here is detailed information on completing each challenge and the rewards involved.
What Are Challenges?
In Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, challenges are tasks you complete during races or other game modes to earn titles and prizes. You’ll start noticing challenges fairly early when you race against your first Rival, often completing a few naturally.
You can track your progress in the Extras menu. Each challenge you finish is marked by a bold icon and a checkmark. Completing challenges earns you titles, which you can customize from the Challenge screen or the Titles menu and showcase during races.
All Challenges and How to Complete Them
Below is a list of the various challenges in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, along with tips for completing each one and what trophies or achievements you can earn.
Race Challenges in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
| Title | Challenge | Tips/Notes | Achievement/Trophy |
|—|—|—|—|
| Treasure Hunter | Obtain 10 special item boxes. | These boxes contain rare items and are less common on tracks. They appear in fixed spots, so once you learn their locations, collecting them becomes easier. | N/A |
| Blind Shooter | Throw an attack item backward and hit racers 10 times. | You’ll see their faces pop up on your screen with an icon after a hit. It’s helpful to target racers who are close behind. | N/A |
| Pathfinder | Go through 5 Shortcut Rings. | Hidden on many courses, these rings offer quick shortcuts. Finding all of them can give a good edge. | N/A |
| Burning Rubber | Perform 10 level 1 Drift Boosts while using the Lv. 1 Quick Charge Gadget. | This gadget is available at the start; using it frequently will likely complete this early. | N/A |
| It’s Tricky! | Reach 1800° or more in air tricks 10 times. | You’ll need large jumps, and gadgets that reduce air trick cooldowns help. | N/A |
| Boat Master | Perform 10 Charge Jumps with a Charge Jump Mobility UP Gadget while on boats. | Use the gadget to recharge jumps easily on water sections. | N/A |
| Air Master | Perform 10 Air Drifts with an Air Drift Mobility UP Gadget. | This is essential for tricky, tight air courses. | N/A |
| Counter Drift Master | Perform 10 Counter Drifts with a Counter Quick Charge Gadget. | Drive close to opponents to activate and gain boost off their speed. | N/A |
| Perfect Drift Master | Perform 10 Perfect Charge Boosts with a Perfect Charge Boost Gadget. | Pair this with gadgets that fill the drift gauge faster. | N/A |
| Seasoned Racer | Finish 1st in a race 50 times. | Counts individual race finishes, not overall Grand Prix wins, so do this across different tracks. | N/A |
Grand Prix Challenges in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
| Title | Challenge | Tips/Notes | Achievement/Trophy |
|—|—|—|—|
| Grand Prix Champion | Win any Grand Prix. | Wins count toward defeating Rivals and unlocking Super Sonic. | Yes, Same Name |
| Rival Buster | Beat Rivals 5 times. | You can pick weaker Rivals if needed. | Yes, Same Name |
| CrossWorlds Traveler | Race through all CrossWorlds in a Grand Prix. | Each Grand Prix includes multiple CrossWorlds; completing all unlocks the main tracks’ CrossWorlds. | Yes, Same Name |
| Star Seeker | Collect all Red Star Rings in any course. | Each track has five, but completing the challenge only needs one per track. | Yes, Same Name |
| Super Sonic Racing! | Win any Grand Prix at Super Sonic Speed. | The overall win suffices, regardless of race positions. | Yes, Same Name |
| Flawless Racing | Achieve a perfect win in any Grand Prix. | Finish 1st in all races of that Grand Prix. | Yes, Same Name |
| New Horizons | Unlock the secret Grand Prix. | Win all other Grand Prix including the hidden Eggman one. | Yes, Same Name |
| Grand Slam | Win every Grand Prix. | Be first overall in each Grand Prix. | Yes, Same Name |
| malS dnarG | Win all Grand Prix on Mirror Mode. | Complete all in normal mode first, then in mirrored tracks. | Yes, Same Name |
| Ultimate Racer | Defeat all Rivals. | All defeated Rivals display an icon; you’ll need to beat each on the same difficulty. | Yes, Same Name |
Race Park Challenges in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
| Title | Challenge | Tips/Notes | Achievement/Trophy |
|—|—|—|—|
| AI Outrunner | Beat a Rival team in Race Park. | Defeat AI teams here for the first time, which unlocks various game modes. | Yes, Same Name |
| Turn the Tables | Win a group match using a race bonus. | Use bonus points supplied by mini-games to turn a losing position into a win. | Yes, Same Name |
| Sharpshooter | Win 10 times with Double Team Shoot-Out rules. | Play in park attraction modes that support these rules; teams are set automatically. | Yes, Same Name |
| Skirmisher | Win 10 times in Quick Match mode. | Regular online or local matches count. | Yes, Same Name |
| Ring Fanatic | Win 10 times with Triple Team Racing Grab rules. | Use the game mode featuring triple teams for the challenge. | Yes, Same Name |
| Relay Racer | Win 10 times with Triple Team Taple Boost rules. | Focus on matches with this specific setting. | Yes, Same Name |
| Daredevil | Win 10 times with Extreme Match Rules. | Play under the most challenging conditions and still win. | Yes, Same Name |
| Ultimate Park Racer | Defeat all rival teams. | Several teams must be defeated to complete this; each yields vehicle perks. | Yes, Same Name |
| Top of the Line | Beat any max-level Rival Team. | Set rival level higher via menu settings before racing. | Yes, Same Name |
| Data Breach | Win against all Rival Teams a second time. | Starts tracking after you beat all teams once in the Ultimate mode. | Yes, Same Name |
Time Trial Challenges in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
| Title | Challenge | Tips/Notes | Achievement/Trophy |
|—|—|—|—|
| Medalist | Achieve A Rank or higher on any course. | First time you reach this rank, the challenge is complete. | Yes |
| Raising the Bar | Set a new personal best on any course. | Try to beat your previous records. | Yes |
| Safe Driver | Complete a Time Trial without touching walls. | Aim for tracks you’ve already mastered. | Yes |
| Resourceful Racer | Collect 5 item boxes during a single Time Trial. | Focus on routes with many boxes to maximize chances. | Yes |
| Course Navigator | Earn A or higher in Sonic Speed on all main tracks. | Default race speed; aim to get top scores on all. | Yes |
| CrossWorld Navigator | Same as above, but for CrossWorlds. | Complete all CrossWorlds with high ratings. | Yes |
| Course Conquerer | Reach A or higher in Super Sonic Speed in all main courses. | Unlock Super Sonic Speed after winning all seven main GP races. | Yes |
| CrossWorlds Conquerer | Same as above, but for CrossWorlds. | Complete all CrossWorlds at Super Sonic Speed. | Yes |
| Jack-of-All-Courses | Achieve A or higher in Sonic Speed in all courses. | Track all courses for this. | N/A |
| Elite Course Conquerer | Achieve A or higher on Super Sonic Speed in all courses. | Similar to above, with additional difficulty. | N/A |
Gadget Challenges in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
| Title | Challenge | Tips/Notes | Achievement/Trophy |
|—|—|—|—|
| Knockout! | Hit someone with a Rocket Punch 5 times while equipped with the Giant Rocket Punch Gadget. | Get close to opponents and use the powerful punch to knock them off. | N/A |
| Dimension Jumper | Use a Warp Ring 5 times. | Use a gadget that speeds this process. | N/A |
| Bumper Bully | Perform 10 Collision Boosts with the Collision Boost Gadget. | This gadget is purchased; use it to boost through collisions. | N/A |
| Master Thief | Steal 100 Rings using the Ring Thief Gadget. | Focus on timing your thefts during races. | N/A |
| Surgical Precision | Perform 10 drifts with the Technical Drift Gadget engaged. | Use gadgets to enhance your drifting ability. | N/A |
| Spin to Win | Knock away other machines 10 times while spinning. | Nudge opponents during spin drifts for extra hits. | N/A |
| Riding the Edge | Perform a level 4 Drift Boost 10 times with the Ultimate Charge Gadget. | This is an advanced drift, keeping the gadget active during long drifts. | N/A |
| Tinkerer | Rank up the Gadget Plate. | Ranks improve gradually as you race more; keep using gadgets. | Yes, Same Name |
| Fully Licensed | Unlock all Gadget Plate slots (up to 6). | Unlock more slots for greater gadget customization. | Yes, Same Name |
| Gearhead | Obtain all rewards from race counts. | Complete enough races to fill the progress meter. | N/A |
Remaining Achievements/Trophies
| Title | Challenge | Tips/Notes | |
|—|—|—|—|
| CrossWorld | Unlock all trophies and achievements in the game. | Achieves automatically once all trophies are unlocked. | |
Progressing in the game unlocks the Special category, which becomes available as you complete all other categories. Keep working through every challenge to move the Chao toward the final goal displayed at the bottom of each challenge screen.
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