From Sonic City News Takashi Iizuka Says Mario Kart World Has No Influence on Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

With Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds launching September 25, Takashi Iizuka says Mario Kart World’s reveal came as a surprise but has no impact on Sega’s vision for the ultimate Sonic racing game.

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Respectfully, I don’t think this even surprises me. Takashi Iizuka, the head of Tokyo-based Sonic Team, probably knew Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive Mario Kart World would catch him off guard.