**Sonic Racing Crossworlds: October Festival Featuring Joker from Persona 5**
After two back-to-back festivals in *Sonic Racing Crossworlds*, the game took a much-needed week-long break following the Minecraft Steve festival. But now, we’re diving right back in for the final festival of October, featuring none other than Joker from *Persona 5*.
Because Joker is a SEGA character, he is available as completely free DLC whenever you update your game. As always, the festival itself is free to participate in.
### Festival Dates & Times
The festival runs from **October 23, 2025, 7:00 PM CST** to **October 26, 2025, 6:59 PM CST**, spanning an entire weekend. This event is definitely worth joining for a bunch of unique cosmetic rewards and one of the best sources of Donpa Tickets in the entire game.
You do need to stay online to participate, but it’s well worth maximizing your time here!
In this guide, I’ll cover how to participate, the modes that will be active during the festival, the rewards you can earn, and showcase some custom builds that worked best for each mode. So, grab a few confidants—we’re going to steal some hearts!
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### How To Participate
If you’re new to festivals in *Sonic Racing Crossworlds*, here’s a quick rundown of how they work.
1. **Enter Online Mode:** Start by entering the Online mode.
2. **Select Festival:** From the menu, select the festival option. It’s best to play with a few friends on your squad.
3. **Team-Based Play:** All festival modes are team-based. You earn extra points for every teammate in your squad.
4. **Squad Benefits:** Having skilled teammates exponentially increases your chances of winning.
Points you earn during matches unlock rewards similar to a Battle Pass. These include lots of Donpa Tickets, unique decals, a horn, a nametag, and a gear set that boosts your character’s stats. For this event, the gear boosts **Handling**, fitting Joker’s character type.
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### Festival Modes
The game cycles through modes every half hour:
– **On the Hour:** Tap Boost
– **On the Half Hour:** Either Ring Grab or Dash Panel
Here’s a quick summary of each mode:
– **Tap Boost:** Earn points by bumping into your teammates. The person who taps the most gets a bonus.
– **Ring Grab:** Collect as many rings as you can to earn points.
– **Dash Panel:** Hit as many boost panels as possible.
Each time the mode changes and a Rental Plate is offered, the game will automatically switch you to it. However, Rental Plates are generally subpar, so I recommend manually switching to a custom plate for better performance.
In all modes, the 10-point bonus for tapping teammates, grabbing the most rings, or hitting the most boost panels often determines the winner. While good placement helps, focusing on these mode-specific goals guarantees victory.
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### Festival Rewards
Each match earns you points, with a maximum of about 70 points per race. Different point milestones award various prizes. This time, Donpa Ticket rewards are even better than before.
Here’s a full list of the Joker Festival rewards:
– 20 Points: Decal – Joker
– 40 Points: 50 Donpa Tickets
– 60 Points: 50 Donpa Tickets
– 80 Points: Decal – Mask
– 100 Points: 50 Donpa Tickets
– 120 Points: 50 Donpa Tickets
– 140 Points: Gadget – Handling Character Kit
– 170 Points: 50 Donpa Tickets
– 200 Points: 50 Donpa Tickets
– 250 Points: Decal – Mona
– 300 Points: 50 Donpa Tickets
– 350 Points: Decal – Velvet Room
– 400 Points: 50 Donpa Tickets
– 450 Points: Horn – Persona!
– 500 Points: 100 Donpa Tickets
– 600 Points: Decal – Violet
– 700 Points: 100 Donpa Tickets
– 800 Points: Decal – The Phantoms
– 900 Points: 100 Donpa Tickets
– 1000 Points: Title – TAKE YOUR HEART
Beyond 1000 points, you’ll earn an additional 100 Donpa Tickets for every 100 points achieved.
Achieving a win streak of two or more grants you the title **“The Phantoms”** with a Morgana background. If you participate at all, you get the **“Joker Festival”** title with a Morgana-themed background.
Hitting the top 1000, top 100, or top 10 players unlocks unique titles featuring a cool Joker background.
If you consistently score around 70 points per race—which is very challenging—you’ll earn an average of over 60 Donpa Tickets per race, making this festival an incredible opportunity for ticket grinding.
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### Recommended Loadouts
I highly recommend using custom loadouts tailored to each mode during the festival. Rental Plates are rarely optimal, and custom setups can give you a significant edge.
– **Tap Boost:** Use gear with **Collision Boost** combined with stats boosting acceleration and boost. A speed-focused combo with Collision Boost usually outperforms gimmicky setups.
– **Ring Grab:** Select gear focused on the **Ring Bounty** category. My favorite combination is **Start Boost Bounty** and **Air Trick Bounty**, paired with **Air Trick Adept** and **Air Trick Expert**. This setup gives you a solid 30 rings right from the start and generates lots of rings while airborne.
Focus on customizing your loadout to suit each mode’s objectives, and you’ll maximize your scoring potential and rewards.
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### Final Thoughts
The October Joker festival in *Sonic Racing Crossworlds* is a must-play event full of fun modes, excellent rewards, and a great opportunity to stockpile Donpa Tickets. With free access to Joker and a weekend of continuous play, it’s a perfect time to team up with friends and dive in.
So get ready, form your squad, fine-tune those loadouts, and show off your skills. The Phantom Thieves are counting on you—let’s steal some hearts!
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*Happy racing!*
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