How to Complete All Special Challenges in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Unlocking the Special Challenges

In Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, the Special Challenges represent the pinnacle of your racing journey. Unlike standard milestones, these tasks are designed for hardcore players looking to reach 100% completion. Before you can tackle these, you must clear 60 primary challenges divided into six categories: Race, Grand Prix, Race Park, Time Trial, Customized Machine, and Gadget.

It is important to note that the game tracks your progress toward these special goals in the background. If you have already been performing tasks like collecting rings or winning races, those numbers are already being tallied. Once you clear the initial 60 challenges, the seventh "Special" category will automatically populate with your accumulated progress.

Strategies for the Most Difficult Special Challenges

The Special Category is notoriously grind-heavy. Based on player reports, some tasks are straightforward, while others require significant time investment and specific strategies.

World Traveler (Drive 40,000 km)

This is widely considered the most time-consuming challenge in the game. Even after reaching high ranks in multiplayer and completing all other modes, many players remain far from this goal. The community suggests using a rubber band or controller trick to drive in circles on wide-open tracks like Kronos Island or Pack Village for extended periods to maximize mileage.

Achieve S-Rank in All Time Trials

This challenge tests your technical driving skills. It requires precise handling and efficient Wisp boost management. Players recommend checking current leaderboard ghost data to see the setups used by top performers. A common strategy involves using a handling-type character and vehicle to navigate tight turns.

Unbreakable Bonds

This requires you to donate 50,000 DPA tickets to reach the maximum friendship level with a character. The most efficient way to farm these tickets is through the Race Park mode, which provides a higher return on time compared to standard Grand Prix races.

Essential Tips for Challenge Progression

Completing these challenges efficiently requires a mix of skill and "farming" strategy. If you are struggling with specific milestones, consider these community-tested approaches:

Tip

• Grand Prix Grinding: To win 100 Grand Prix races, playing as Super Sonic is highly recommended due to his invincibility, which significantly reduces the risk of losing during high-difficulty runs.
• Efficiency in Race Park: When farming DPA tickets or winning against rival teams, focus on optimizing your loadout for the specific track layout. Players report that festivals and point-chance multipliers in multiplayer can further boost your ticket intake.
• Time Trial Optimization: Do not rely solely on default settings. Equipping gadgets like the "Double Ring Engine" can provide the necessary edge to meet the tight target times required for S-Ranks.

Dealing with the Grind: Community Perspectives

The difficulty of these challenges has sparked significant debate within the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds community. While some players enjoy the long-term goals, others find certain requirements, such as the 40,000 km drive, to be excessive.

• [ ] Ensure your game is updated to the latest version via Steam.
• [ ] Focus on "Ring Tycoon" early; this usually completes naturally while you work on other tasks.
• [ ] Prioritize "Speedrunner" (100 Time Trials) alongside your S-Rank attempts to save time.
• [ ] Remember that DLC tracks are typically not required for the "Reach for the Red Stars" challenge.

If you find yourself stuck, remember that these challenges are optional. Many players choose to focus on the content they find most enjoyable, such as the Grand Prix or online festivals, rather than forcing the completion of the more tedious "grind" tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to complete DLC tracks for the Red Star Ring challenge?

No, community reports indicate that you do not need to collect Red Star Rings on DLC courses to satisfy the "Reach for the Red Stars" requirement.

What is the reward for 100% completion?

Upon completing all challenges, including the special category, you will unlock the "Racing Master" title.

Is there a faster way to farm DPA tickets?

While multiplayer festivals are effective, many players still consider the Race Park mode to be the most consistent method for farming tickets to fund the "Unbreakable Bonds" friendship challenge.

Related reading: 100% Completion Guide.