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There are many exciting challenges to tackle in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, some set by the game itself, some for earning trophies, and others just for fun and recognition. By paying attention to the Challenges menu, you can discover how many titles and rewards you can collect for your efforts.
The game features six main challenge categories, plus a special one that unlocks as you progress and earn titles within Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. Competing on the many detailed tracks will earn you new titles and tickets along the way.
What Are Challenges?
Challenges are tasks you can complete while racing, often unlocked early when you race against your first rival from the Sonic universe, sometimes without even realizing it. These challenges can be tracked through the Extras menu as you play.
There are six primary challenge categories, each with clear names. Challenges cover various game modes, the store where you exchange Donpa Tickets for parts and upgrades, and other activities.
Completing challenges rewards your profile with new titles, which you can view in the Challenges section of the Extras menu. Completed challenges are marked with a bold icon and checkmark. These titles mainly serve as bragging rights, showing others what you’ve accomplished in races.
All Challenges and How to Complete Them
In Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, you will find a wide array of challenges, each with specific requirements, helpful tips, and prizes. Below are some key challenge categories and examples.
Race Challenges in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
| Title | Challenge | Tips/Notes |
|———|————–|————–|
| Treasure Hunter | Obtain 10 special item boxes. | These contain rare items; they are less common on the tracks. |
| Blind Shooter | Throw an attack item backward and hit someone 10 times. | When successful, their face appears next to your fired item icon. Good for catching followers or racers who overtake you. |
| Pathfinder | Go through 5 Shortcut Rings. | Hidden across many courses; see if you can find them all. |
| Burning Rubber | Perform a level 1 Drift Boost 10 times using the Lv. 1 Quick Charge Gadget. | This gadget is available from the start, so use it consistently in early races for quick completion. |
| It’s Tricky! | Perform Air Tricks to reach 1800° or more, 10 times. | Requires big jumps and helps from gadgets that reduce Air Trick cooldowns. |
| Boat Master | Perform 10 Charge Jumps with the Charge Jump Mobility UP Gadget while riding a boat. | Use the gadget’s advantage on water segments. |
| Air Master | Perform 10 Air Drifts with the Air Drift Mobility UP Gadget. | Useful for tight, airborne courses. |
| Counter Drift Master | Perform 10 Counter Drifts with the Counter Quick Charge Gadget. | Allows you to get boosts off rivals. |
| Perfect Drift Master | Perform 10 Perfect Charge Boosts with the corresponding Gadget. | Filling your drift gauge faster is key; pair with gadgets that level up quickly. |
| Seasoned Racer | Win first in a race 50 times. | Tracks individual races, not the entire Grand Prix. |
Grand Prix Challenges in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
| Title | Challenge | Tips/Notes |
|———|————–|————–|
| Grand Prix Champion | Win any Grand Prix. | Also counts as defeating any rival in that Grand Prix. |
| Rival Buster | Defeat rivals 5 times. | To beat tough rivals, you can switch to easier ones temporarily. |
| CrossWorlds Traveler | Race through every CrossWorld track in Grand Prix. | Each track counts for one CrossWorld. |
| Star Seeker | Collect all Red Star Rings on any course. | Each track has five; completing the challenge after the first is optional. |
| Super Sonic Racing! | Win any Grand Prix on Super Sonic Speed. | The overall race win counts regardless of individual race scores. |
| Flawless Racing | Achieve a perfect win in any Grand Prix. | Must place first in every race in that Grand Prix. |
| New Horizons | Unlock the secret Grand Prix. | Details to be determined. |
| Grand Slam | Win all Grand Prixs. | Must be first overall in each Grand Prix. |
| malS dnarG (Mirrored Grand Prix) | Win all Grand Prixs in Mirror Mode. | Complete the main Grand Prix and then do it again in mirror mode. |
| Ultimate Racer | Defeat all rivals. | Rivals you’ve beaten are marked with an icon. |
Race Park Challenges in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
| Title | Challenge | Tips/Notes |
|———|————–|————–|
| AI Outrunner | Win against a rival team. | This unlocks automatically the first time you beat an AI team from Donpa offline. |
| Turn the Tables | Win a group match using a race bonus. | Use your special abilities to secure first place. |
| Sharpshooter | Win 10 times with Double Team Shoot-Out rules. | These are selected in the Race Park menu under specific attractions. |
| Skirmisher | Win 10 times with Quick Match. | Focused on quick online or offline matches. |
| Ring Fanatic | Win 10 times with Triple Team Racing Grab rules. | Requires strategic use of game modes. |
| Relay Racer | Win 10 times with Triple Team Taple Boost rules. | Similar to above, emphasizing team play. |
| Daredevil | Win 10 times using Extreme Match rules. | Be aggressive for high-stakes wins. |
| Ultimate Park Racer | Defeat all Rival Teams. | There are eight teams to beat. |
| Top of the Line | Beat any max-level Rival Team. | You can set rival levels before racing. |
| Data Breach | Defeat all Rival Teams again after unlocking The Ultimate Park Racer. | Tracks your progress after initial wins. |
Time Trial Challenges in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
| Title | Challenge | Tips/Notes |
|———|————–|————–|
| Medalist | Achieve an A Rank or higher on any course. | First time you get an A in Time Trial. |
| Raising the Bar | Record a new personal best on any course. | Challenge yourself to improve your score. |
| Safe Driver | Finish a Time Trial without touching a wall. | Best done on previously mastered courses. |
| Resourceful Racer | Collect 5 item boxes during a single Time Trial. | Focus on item placement during your run. |
| Course Navigator | Earn an A Rank or higher on Sonic Speed in all main courses. | Your starting speed mode. |
| CrossWorld Navigator | Achieve A Rank or higher on all CrossWorlds. | Completing all tracks at that level. |
| Course Conqueror | Reach Super Sonic Speed A Rank or higher on all main courses. | Unlock Super Sonic Speed via winning all seven Grand Prixs on Sonic Speed. |
| CrossWorlds Conqueror | Same as above, but in CrossWorlds. | Achieve on all CrossWorld tracks. |
| Jack-of-All-Courses | A Rank or higher on Sonic Speed in every course. | A comprehensive challenge for skilled racers. |
| Elite Course Conqueror | A Rank or higher on Super Sonic Speed in all courses. | The ultimate speed challenge. |
Donpa Tickets and Machine Customization Challenges
| Title | Challenge | Tips/Notes |
|———|————–|————–|
| Loyal Customer | Spend Donpa Tickets to buy an item. | Use earned tickets strategically. |
| Decal Connoisseur | Collect all course icon details. | Purchase all items in Decal category. |
| Speed Demon | Collect all Speed Type parts. | Focus on upgrading your speed. |
| Acceleration Ace | Collect all Acceleration parts. | Balance your upgrades for better acceleration. |
| Too Hot to Handle | Collect all Handling parts. | Improve maneuverability. |
| Power Trip | Collect all Power parts. | Boost your strength. |
| Boost Baron | Collect all Boost parts. | Maximize boost capabilities. |
| Horn Connoisseur | Collect all horns. | Customize your vehicle’s sound effects. |
| Chameleon | Obtain a racer skin of any AI racer. | Unlock different looks for your characters. |
| Full Garage | Obtain all machine parts. | Complete your vehicle collection for maximum customization. |
Gadget Challenge Series
| Title | Challenge | Tips/Notes |
|———|————–|————–|
| Knockout! | Hit someone with a Rocket Punch 5 times using the Giant Rocket Punch Gadget. | Get close and blast opponents off-course. |
| Dimension Jumper | Use a Warp Ring 5 times. | Speed up the process with the Warp Ring Specialist Gadget. |
| Bumper Bully | Perform 10 Collision Boosts with Collision Boost Gadget. | This gadget isn’t free; purchase with Donpa Tickets. |
| Master Thief | Steal 100 Rings using the Ring Thief Gadget. | Focus on collecting rings during races. |
| Surgical Precision | Drift 10 times with the Technical Drift Gadget active. | Use for precise maneuvering. |
| Spin to Win | Knock away another racer 10 times during Spin Drifting. | Position yourself for impactful spins. |
| Riding the Edge | Perform a level 4 Drift Boost 10 times with the Ultimate Charge Gadget. | Requires extended drifting skill. |
| Tinkerer | Rank up the Gadget Plate as you race. | This upgrades naturally over time. |
| Fully Licensed | Unlock all Gadget Plate slots (up to 6). | Maximize your build options. |
| Gearhead | Obtain all race rewards by completing race counts. | Fill your in-game race meter fully. |
Finally, the special challenges unlock as you make progress in the other six categories. As you complete challenges, the game moves a Chao icon at the bottom of each challenge screen closer to the final goal, opening access to additional, exclusive tasks.