The Captain Majima Festival kicks off a major crossover moment for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, bringing Like a Dragon fan-favorite Goro Majima—better known as Captain Majima—into the game as a free update starting Friday, April 30, 2026.
As part of the free update, Captain Majima becomes a fully playable racer, complete with his signature machine, the Goromaru.
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What’s more, four tracks inspired by the Like a Dragon series are also added, alongside new music tracks that can be customized through the in-game Jukebox.
Among the additions are high-energy tracks like Receive You The Hyperactive, including a special version for final laps, as well as Mad Dog and Now or Never, which are available via the Jukebox. Together, they give the Captain Majima Festival a strong identity rooted in Majima’s chaotic charm.
Captain Majima Festival start and end dates
The limited-time Captain Majima Festival runs from:
| CAPTAIN MAJIMA FESTIVAL | DATE/TIME |
| Start | May 1, 2026, at 8am GMT+8 May 1, 2026, 2am CEST April 30, 2026, 5pm PST |
| End | May 4, 2026, at 7:59am GMT+8 May 3, 2026, 10:59pm CEST May 3, 2026, 4:59pm PST |
For players looking to maximise rewards, this short window makes early participation key.
How the Captain Majima Festival Works
The Captain Majima Festival introduces a competitive, team-based format. Players choose one of three teams and take part in races with rotating objectives—ranging from performing the most Touch Boosts to completing specific in-race challenges.
Success in these events earns Festival Points, the core currency of the Captain Majima Festival. These points can then be exchanged for exclusive in-game rewards, including themed decals, horns, and other cosmetic items tied to Majima’s arrival.
While SEGA has noted that some Festival-exclusive gadgets may return in future updates, the Captain Majima Festival remains the earliest and most direct way to unlock them—making it the best opportunity for completionists.
Limited-time deals and free play period
Alongside the Captain Majima Festival, Sonic Racing CrossWorlds is also seeing a wave of promotional offers. The standard edition is currently discounted by 40% on the PlayStation Store, with the sale running until May 6, 2026.
PC players, meanwhile, can jump into the action for free. The full game will be available on Steam from May 1 through May 5, 2026, at 1am GMT+8 | April 30, 2026, 7pm CEST | 10am PST.
Progress made during this period carries over if the game is purchased afterward, making it an ideal entry point.
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds is available on Steam, PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.
