Golden rings (Rings) of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds are distributed along tracks and are crucial to gameplay. They fulfill two additional functions: recreation of a touch of Sonic feeling as well as instant manipulation of speed and survival when racing.

Increasing Maximum Speed

Collecting rings gets you higher speed. Collect as many rings as you can to make your vehicle go faster. This is particularly useful when it is a long straightaway and you want to pick up as much speed as possible.

Losing Rings on Collisions

Rings are not only beneficial but also brittle. When players crash into objects, foes, etc., or are hit by objects, players lose some rings. This may lower top speed and give an opponent an advantage.

Interaction with Gadgets

Set maximum limit of game is 100 rings. When you hit this limit, subsequent collection will no longer bring extra speed bonus. Nonetheless, it is collectable that you can collect. It serves as a backup just in case you happen to lose some of them.

Certain gadgets that vehicle can be equipped with improve upon ring effectiveness or lift that ring's maximum capacity. This unlocks additional strategic potential so players can tailor strategy to playstyle.

Golden rings in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds are a core mechanism — they give a speed bonus and insulate players from critical errors. To win raceways, it is necessary to collect rings skillfully but also to keep them safe from extra crashes.