Axel is officially available in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on PC via Steam, bringing the legendary cabbie to the arcade combat racer alongside a new machine and weekend event. Players looking to jump in can grab the new content following its release on August 26, 2026.
Quick Facts
- Racer: Axel
- Machine: Devolada Yellow Jack
- New Jukebox Songs: "Axel: Character Select" and "Axel: Result"
- Axel Festival Dates: August 27, 2026 (8:00 PM EDT) – August 30, 2026 (7:59 PM EDT)
The Axel Festival and Rewards
To celebrate the official launch, the Axel Festival event runs through the weekend. Participants earn Festival Points during the event window to unlock exclusive items. A stable internet connection is required to claim the add-ons and participate in online festival progression.
Developer notes clarify that gadgets obtained during the festival may be distributed in future live updates, and festival rewards could become available through alternative means down the line. Players should also note that deleting local save data will permanently remove earned Festival rewards, which cannot be re-earned.