Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is now free to download on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Google Play, SEGA has announced.

New and veteran racers can  look forward to even more content on Tuesday 29th April, when Wreck-It Ralph and Metal Sonic join the turbo charged cast of racers as unlockable characters.Players will also be able to cruise the beachfront resort of OutRun Bay, barrel roll past asteroids in Sonic Colors’ Galactic Parade, and pit their skills against racers around the world with the new World Tour Chapter and Boss Cup Grand Prix. Dynamic drivers can now celebrate their victories online by recording their races, editing and sharing them on social networks, powered by Everyplay.

"Going free is part of SEGA’s goal to improve the title’s multiplayer experience by making it available for everyone to download and play. With more racers, more modes, and more tracks, there’s never been a better time to join the race." SEGA said in a press release.

For more info about Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed visit its dedicated page on SEGA’s website.

Racing title Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed is now available on iOS and Android, publisher Sega announced today. The mobile iteration of the 2012 title features an additional character: Ryo Hazuki of the Shenmue series.

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NeoGAF user The Grim Heaper noticed on the Yogscast Humble livestream that Ryo Hazuki has somehow made his way into Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed. The Shenmue racer has not been made available to the kart racing sequel yet and it looks like Yogscast may have leaked upcoming DLC accidentally.

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Sega is providing a glimpse of its upcoming mobile-gaming roster, and Sonic is dependably pulling his share of the weight. New versions of Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 are on the way, alongside two new titles.

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This trailer features the Wii U platform including exclusive multiplayer mode, 5-play split screen, online 10-player mode and never before seen levels of the game.

Those who choose to race as Danica Patrick in Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed will be able to drive a custom transforming electric green Hot Wheels vehicle, designed to navigate the dynamic land, sea and air environments.

In addition to its in-game presence, the “Danicar” will also be available as an exclusive diecast vehicle with the purchase of the game at select retailers.

Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Transformed will launch on 16th November for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PS Vita and Nintendo 3DS. A PC release date has yet to be confirmed.

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed will speed on to the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo 3DS and PC Digital Download late in 2012, Sega has announced.

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is an all new racing experience featuring Sonic the Hedgehog and a full cast of SEGA All-Stars competing across land, air and water in vehicles that fully transform from cars, to planes to boats.

Following on from the success of Sonic & SEGA All-Star’s Racing, the characters now have their own unique transforming vehicles designed to take advantage of the varying terrain. The line up on the Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed grid sees SEGA favourites – including Sonic the Hedgehog, Dr Eggman and AiAi – return to battle against newcomers that include Gilius Thunderhead of Golden Axe and Vyse of Skies of Arcadia.

The brand new dynamic environments and tracks in Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed are once again inspired by SEGA’s illustrious gaming history. When the road falls away beneath you on Super Monkey Ball’s Temple Trouble track your car transforms into a boat and speeds down the rivers and rapids, whilst the Panzer Dragoon inspired track, Dragon Canyon, takes you into the sky in complete control of your plane, barrel rolling to out-manoeuvre rivals and obstacles before transforming back in to a car and racing to the finish line.

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed also sees the popular All-Star moves return with a brand new mechanic allowing your All-Star bar to power up faster if you race daringly and stylishly. An all new fair weapon system ensures that weapons fired at your vehicle can either be blocked or evaded once you have gained the skills to do so, making each race a unique and exhilarating experience whether it’s on water, in the air or on land. Old rivalries can be settled and new track records set in the enhanced online multiplayer mode, whilst the Grand Prix mode and competitive Battle Arenas will prove that Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is certainly set to change the rules of the race.