How to sign up for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds closed network test

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will have a closed network test between Friday, Feb. 23, and Sunday, Feb. 25, for PlayStation 5 users.

Warp through Travel Rings into different dimensions early in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds’ closed network test. Race against other players across land, sea, air, space, and time as some of your favorite characters from the Sonic franchise — as long as you get selected to be a tester. Unfortunately, signing up does not guarantee you a spot in the closed network test, but Sonic and racing game fans should still sign up for a chance to play!

Here’s how to sign up for the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds closed network test, and some details on how long registrations lasts and what to expect from the closed network test.

How to sign up for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds closed network test

Prior to signing up for the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds closed network test, you should know that the test is limited to PlayStation 5 only, but a PlayStation Plus subscription is not required for the closed network test’s online features. That said, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is currently planned to launch on PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and Windows PC as well.

To sign up for the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds closed network test, follow these steps:

1. Go to the official Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds website.
2. Scroll down and select the “Closed Network Test” tab underneath the closed network test banner.
3. Write your email in the “Email Sign-up” text box under the “Key Dates” section of the registration, and click the three arrows beside the text box.
4. Fill out the registration with your date of birth, name, country, and platform, and click the “Subscribe” button.
5. Wait for a confirmation email from SEGA on Thursday, February 20, to verify you’ve been selected for the closed network test.

Registration will end on Wednesday, Feb. 19, but registration may end earlier depending on the number of entries. If you really want to guarantee a sign-up, make sure to register early!

It’s important to note that in signing up for the test, you’re subscribing to the SEGA newsletter, and you’re signing up for a chance to be selected. Signing up does not guarantee a code, so look out more emails for future tests.

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds closed network test schedule and dates

The Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds closed network test will take place for one weekend — Friday, Feb. 21 to Sunday, Feb. 23. For exact dates and times, check out the schedule below:

• 4 p.m. PST on Fri. Feb. 21 to 4 p.m. PST on Sun. Feb. 23 for the West Coast of North America
• 7 p.m. EST on Fri. Feb. 21 to 7 p.m. EST on Sun. Feb. 23 for the East Coast of North America
• 12 a.m. GMT on Sat. Feb. 22 to 12 a.m. GMT on Mon. Feb. 24 for the U.K
• 1 a.m. CET on Sat. Feb. 22 to 1 a.m. CET on Mon. Feb. 24 for Western Mainland Europe
• 9 a.m. JST on Sat. Feb. 22 to 9 a.m. JST on Mon. Feb. 24 for Japan
• 11 a.m. AEDT on Sat. Feb 22 to 11 a.m. AEDT on Mon. Feb. 24 for the East Coast of Australia

What to expect in the Sonic Racing CrossWorlds closed network test

The Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds closed network test will allow you to race against other players online in the “World Match” mode and customize your machines and gadgets in the “Machine Customization” and “Gadget Customization” modes. As previously mentioned, a PlayStation Plus subscription is not required to play online in the closed network test, so everyone on PS5 will be able to play against other players.

The closed network test will features six tracks, five CrossWorlds, nine playable characters, and 16 vehicle options. For a full list of the tracks, CrossWorlds, and playable characters, check out the lists below.

Tracks

• E Stadium
• Rainbow Garden
• Water Palace
• Metal Harbor
• Ocean View
• Wonder Museum

CrossWorlds

• Roulette Road
• Dinosaur Jungle
• Kraken Bay
• Lava Cave
• Sky Road

Playable Characters

• Sonic
• Tails
• Amy
• Knuckles
• Shadow
• Eggman
• Omega
• Zazz
• Cream