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Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Gets Samba de Amigo Update With Amigo Character

Simon Ellis 2 min read

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds now features the Samba de Amigo Content Drop, adding Amigo as a playable character, a new vehicle, and a limited- time festival event.

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Gets Samba de Amigo Update With Amigo Character
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SEGA released the Samba de Amigo Content Drop update for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, adding a new playable character and vehicle to the game. The update introduces the Samba de Amigo character to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds for players interested in crossover content. The update is available now for all supported platforms.

SEGA releases free crossover content with new character and vehicle

The game itself is available on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. The content is available on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. The Samba de Amigo Content Drop is available as a free update.

  • Update Name: Samba de Amigo Content Drop
  • New Character: Amigo
  • New Skin: Amigo (Classic)
  • New Vehicle: Locomotive de Amigo
  • New Emotes/Sounds: VAMOS A CARNAVAL 2023 Version, Let’s find and shake it

Amigo joins the roster as a playable character, complete with a special Amigo (Classic) Skin featuring his signature sombrero. Players can also unlock the Locomotive de Amigo vehicle, which fits the theme of the crossover. The update includes new emotes and sounds, such as the VAMOS A CARNAVAL 2023 Version and the Jukebox-only track Let’s find and shake it.

Amigo character in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

An in-game Samba de Amigo Festival runs from September 10 at 5:00 p.m. PT to September 13 at 4:59 p.m. PT. An in-game Samba de Amigo Festival runs from September 10 to September 13, 2026. The Samba de Amigo Festival event is scheduled to run from September 10 at 5:00 p.m. PT to September 13 at 4:59 p.m. PT.

We looked at the last Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds update earlier while tracking SEGA releases, noting similar balance and stability themes. That previous update added free Classic Sonic and Crazy Taxi DLC, showing SEGA's ongoing commitment to cross-franchise content. SEGA released the Samba de Amigo Content Drop update for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.

The Samba de Amigo Content Drop is now live for all players. SEGA confirmed the release through an official announcement. Players can immediately access the new character, vehicle, and festival events.

Source: Sonic Racing, Gematsu

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