NiGHTS Soars Into Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds in Christmas Eve Surprise Update

SEGA is delivering a festive gift to racing fans. The iconic dream-jester NiGHTS is joining the roster of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. This major free content update arrives on December 24, 2025.

It marks a significant return for the beloved SEGA character. According to Gematsu, the update will be available across all platforms simultaneously.

What the Free NiGHTS Content Drop Includes

Players will get NiGHTS as a fully playable racer. The character comes with a unique vehicle called the Dream Sleeper. Themed emotes and sound effects are also part of the package.

This addition continues SEGA’s commitment to free post-launch support. The timing is a nod to the classic 1996 holiday promo, Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams.

No purchase is necessary. All existing game owners will receive the content automatically.

Expanding a Massive Crossover Roster

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds launched with over 23 characters. Tomorrow’s update adds another fan-favorite from SEGA’s history. This follows the game’s successful debut in September.

The developer has a robust roadmap for 2026. Free characters like AiAi from Super Monkey Ball are confirmed for early next year.

A separate Season Pass offers even more crossover content. Characters from Minecraft, Persona 5, and even SpongeBob SquarePants are slated to appear.

This Christmas Eve update solidifies Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds as a continually evolving platform for arcade racing fun. The free addition of NiGHTS provides the perfect reason for players to return to the tracks during the holidays.

Thought you’d like to know

When exactly does the NiGHTS update go live?

The NiGHTS Content Drop launches on December 24, 2025. Specific times are 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time and 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Do I need to buy anything to get NiGHTS?

No. This is a free update for all owners of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. It is not locked behind a Season Pass or any additional payment.

What platforms is the game available on?

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The NiGHTS update will be available for all these versions.

What other characters are coming to the game?

SEGA’s roadmap includes free characters like Tangle & Whisper. The paid Season Pass will add Pac-Man, Mega Man, Hatsune Miku, and characters from Minecraft.

Why is NiGHTS being added on Christmas Eve?

The date honors the 1996 release of “Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams,” a special promotional disc for the Sega Saturn. It is a deliberate nostalgic callback.