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How to play Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Sega’s new Mario Kart-style racing game, on PC and Mac?
Ready to dive into Sega's high-octane answer to Mario Kart, but find yourself limited by your Mac? Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds brings kart-racing chaos to the PC world, but there's no native macOS version. With Shadow PC, that barrier vanishes. Unleash the full power of a high-end Windows gaming PC directly on your Mac and experience every race without cluttering your storage.
You can now play Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on mac
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is a PC-exclusive title, meaning Mac users are usually left watching from the sidelines. But not anymore. Shadow PC is your key to unlocking the entire universe of PC gaming* on your Mac. By streaming a complete Windows PC from the cloud, you can buy and install the game from Steam just like any PC user. Get the definitive PC version of the game, running flawlessly on your Mac hardware.
Core is the plan designed to fully enjoy smooth 1080p gaming, including with ray tracing.
AMD EPYC 4 vCores - 2.8 GHz; 16 GB RAM; GPU NVIDIA® RTX A4000 16 GB; 256 GB SSD
Neo is the plan sized for today’s most popular recent games at up to 1440p, while offering support for DLSS and ray tracing.
AMD EPYC CPU, 8 cores (3.25 GHz); 16 GB RAM; NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada GPU, 16 GB (GeForce RTX 4060–class GPU); 512 GB SSD
Power is the plan built for the latest AAA titles and for enthusiasts who like tweaking detail levels at “Ultra” settings.
AMD EPYC CPU, 8 cores (up to 3.7 GHz); 28 GB RAM; NVIDIA RTX A4500 GPU, 28 GB (GeForce RTX 3070 Ti–class GPU); 512 GB SSD
High-speed racing action, right on your MacBook
Feel the rush of blazing through chaotic, dimension-hopping tracks. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is all about speed, sharp turns, and tactical item usage. With Shadow PC, this graphically rich experience isn't reserved for bulky gaming towers. Experience every drift and boost on your Mac as if you were running a high-end PC, with the performance you need to stay competitive online.
The starting grid is more crowded than ever. Select your driver from a huge roster of 23 iconic characters from the Sonic universe, from legendary heroes to infamous villains. Each racer brings a unique driving style to the track. Find the one that fits you best, master their quirks, and dominate the race from start to finish.
A win isn't just about speed; it's about strategy. Dive into the garage and build the perfect vehicle for any situation. With 45 unique vehicle parts and 70 different gadgets to mix and match, you can fine-tune your stats for speed, acceleration, or handling. Create a machine that not only looks unique but gives you the competitive edge you need to cross the finish line first.
These aren't your typical circuits. The race can change in an instant thanks to the unique "Travel Rings" mechanic, which warps you and your opponents into entirely new dimensions mid-lap. Race through 15 different CrossWorlds inspired by iconic SEGA franchises, forcing you to adapt your strategy on the fly as the track itself becomes an unpredictable opponent.
Seamless Multiplayer on Mac with Shadow PC
Shadow is a full Windows PC, which means you can play the Windows version of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds with your friends, use voice chat, send invites, and share your progress, all from your Mac! In addition, with download speeds up to 1 Gbps, your team can install updates quickly and get back into the action in just minutes. That way, you can enjoy Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds multiplayer on macOS, no matter how powerful (or not) your Mac is!
The racetrack is no longer a simple loop. Brace yourself for "Travel Rings," a core mechanic that warps you and your opponents into entirely new worlds mid-race. One moment you're on a classic Sonic track, the next you're navigating one of 15 different CrossWorlds.
Your victory depends on more than just your driving skills. Dive into the most extensive customization garage in the series' history. Mix and match parts from 45 unique vehicles and equip up to 70 different gadgets to fine-tune your stats for speed, handling, or power.
The competition is fierce whether you're on the couch or online. Gather your friends for classic local split-screen races or take your skills to the global stage in online matches with up to 12 players. With a variety of modes, from Grand Prix to the new "Race Park" party mode, you can prove you're the fastest racer in any dimension.
Your Gaming PC in just a few clicks
Shadow runs games directly from powerful remote servers, providing you with a Windows gaming PC experience equipped with Nvidia graphics, no matter your device!** Whether you use a PC, Mac, or Linux device, using your Shadow PC is easy:
Choose the plan that best
suits your needs.
Launch Shadow, install Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and start playing. it’s that simple!
Your gaming PC, anytime, anywhere
Log in to your Shadow PC and play Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds along with all your favorite games* on any Apple device** (even iPhone or Apple TV), or directly from your web browser. Shadow's cloud gaming and streaming technologies turns your Mac into a powerful gaming PC, accessible from anywhere, anytime!
FAQ
Shadow is the first premium Windows PC fully hosted in the cloud. It’s the only virtual machine whose performance rivals that of a local PC. And unlike cloud-gaming services, you can install and run any game*, app, or software; there’s no restricted catalog.
Your Shadow is a true professional Windows workstation. Install everything you need*: Adobe Suite, CAD tools, development IDEs, etc.
Yes, both the Shadow app and the browser version work on most recent versions of macOS and computers.
For each device of your choosing, you can download the Shadow PC software client for free; in particular, this will allow you to test the browsing quality and adjust your video quality settings to the highest resolution, such as 4k. When you need to quickly access your environment and files via a new device or a workstation that's limited in terms of software installation, you can now directly access your Shadow PC via a browser. No installation required, it's quick and easy: Just head to the pc.shadow.tech web page! This access mode comes particularly in handy when you're giving a client a demo or delivering training via a demanding software directly on your clients or prospects' device: No need to lug around your own hardware, with your software and data, as Shadow PC gives you easy and instant access to it, at any tie and anywhere.
Yes, with Shadow you get 1 Gb/s download speeds to your Shadow PC, even if your local internet connection is slow.
In short: no. We provide enough power to meet your needs based on your chosen plan. Regarding latency, our advanced technology enables smooth usage even at low bandwidth (starting at 15 Mb/s), delivering virtually imperceptible latency. Of course, compression can impact image quality, and if your connection is too weak, you may notice a difference compared to the original image.
Yes, Shadow does not limit the resolution, allowing you to run Windows, your games, and software in 4K UHD. Please note that some games may not support 4K or may experience reduced performance at this resolution. Additionally, higher resolutions require more bandwidth, meaning you'll need a faster and more stable internet connection compared to lower resolutions.
Yes, you can activate a second screen directly on the Quick Menu.
* Due to technical restrictions imposed by publishers, some games may not be compatible with Shadow PC.
** Certain devices are not compatible with the Shadow PC app. However, you can access Shadow in Browser on any device that supports H.264 in a Chromium-based browser.
