While learning the tracks, drifting effectively, and using items well are all important in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, it's also vital to get off to a good start and avoid being left behind on the start line. The system for getting a starting boost in Sonic CrossWorlds is a tad difficult to understand at first, and failing this will delay the player by a few seconds.
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How To Get A Perfect Start In Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
To get a perfect start in Sonic CrossWorlds and receive the boost, players need to rev their engines up. When the countdown ends and the race begins, the current position of the meter determines the quality of a player's start. If it's in the green section, they will get a boost. However, going beyond this into the red will cause the car to stall.
Players also want to be holding down the gas button as the race begins, rather than letting go of it at the end to let it fall back into the green. This will ensure you actually set off.
If players fully rev their engine as soon as possible and hold it, they will go way over into the red and stall. With that in mind, there is a technique for timing it perfectly.
To practice getting the start boost in Sonic CrossWorlds, head into a time trial and restart the race constantly.
Wait For The Countdown To Hit 2 & Hold The Gas Down
The easiest way to get the boost is not to gradually rev it on and off. Instead, players should wait for the number 2 to appear on the countdown and then fully hold down the gas. In fact, for perfect timing, it is slightly before the 2 appears.
Players will want to test this technique as the result may be slightly different based on their reaction times.
Button For Revving The Engine - Gas
- PC: Space
- Xbox: A
- PlayStation: Cross
- Switch: B
For those using a controller, it's recommended to change the button for gas to the Right Trigger, especially as it has to be held for most of the race.
Gadgets That Help With Perfect Starts In Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Some Gadgets reward players for perfect starts or enhance them. Others hand out items at the start of the game, helping players get off to a flying start.
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- Starting Boost Bounty: Get Rings with a successful Starting Boost.
- Quick Starter: +10 to all stats during Lap 1.
- Super Quick Starter: +20 to all stats during Lap 1.
- Boost Starter: Start the race with a Boost.
- Double Boost Specialist: Start the race with a Double Boost. Double Boost will appear in Item Boxes.
- Monster Truck Starter: Start the race with a Monster Truck.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 84 /100 Critics Rec: 95%
- Released
- September 25, 2025
- ESRB
- Everyone / Mild Fantasy Violence
- Developer(s)
- Sonic Team
- Publisher(s)
- Sega
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Racing, Action
