Sega is dialing up the nostalgia as it gears up for the release of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds by giving fans a free Blue Star hoverboard, Sonic’s iconic Extreme Gear from the 2006 cult favorite Sonic Riders. This exclusive in-game freebie is available two months before the official release of CrossWorlds, which is slated to hit all major platforms on September 25, 2025.
🌀 What Is the Blue Star Hoverboard?
The Blue Star is Sonic’s legendary hoverboard designed by Tails in the original Sonic Riders. Known for its slick futuristic design and high-speed performance, the Blue Star became a fan-favorite vehicle in Sega’s arcade-style racing spin-off.
Now, it’s being brought back for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, giving longtime fans a blast from the past and a stylish edge on the race track.
🎮 How to Claim the Freebie
Getting the Blue Star is simple, but there are two key steps:
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Create a Sega Account
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Link a Platform Account
Link the platform where you plan to play Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (e.g., Xbox, PlayStation, PC, or Switch) to your Sega Account.
Once linked, the Blue Star hoverboard will be available to you when the game launches in September.
Official announcement: Sega on X (Twitter)
🏁 Why This Matters
This move not only promotes Sega’s ecosystem through the Sega Account but also taps into the fanbase’s love for Sonic Riders, a title that holds a special place in Sonic’s racing history. It’s a perfect blend of fan service and strategic engagement, aimed at boosting early signups before launch.
With Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds shaping up to be one of Sega’s biggest 2025 releases—and a direct follow-up to Team Sonic Racing, which sold 3.5 million copies—this Blue Star giveaway is a smart and nostalgic way to build pre-release hype.
If you’re a Sonic fan or a retro racer at heart, this free Blue Star Extreme Gear is your ticket to racing in style when the game drops this September.