Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is continuing to add to its already large and varied roster of playable characters, today bringing Red from Angry Birds to the beloved kart racer.

It's easy to forget that SEGA acquired mobile game developer Rovio a little while back, but Red is indeed a SEGA character these days, so it makes sense for him to show up in Sonic's multi-dimensional racing game.

Red is available now, and as with all SEGA-related additions, he's a freebie; you won't have to pay any extra.

The character also comes with his own vehicle, named the Super Roaster, as well as his own emotes, sounds, and three Angry Birds-related tracks for the Jukebox.

Red is one of several new characters coming to CrossWorlds for free; also announced are Goro Majima (as he appears in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii) and Arle of Puyo Puyo fame.

Majima is slated to arrive later this month, and Arle will follow sometime in May.

As for premium DLC still to come for CrossWorlds, there are packs coming for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Avatar Legends, though there's no date on these yet.

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[source youtube.com, via gematsu.com]