Sonic The Hedgehog Unveils 35th Anniversary Plans

Sonic the Hedgehog is revving up for its monumental 35th anniversary in 2026, and Sega is already dropping hints about the celebrations. A recent Amazon listing has unveiled the Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary 2026 Wall Calendar, which is now available for pre-order. This calendar not only features exclusive new artwork of Sonic but also sports a fresh 35th anniversary logo. The cover photo from the listing suggests a nostalgic journey through Sonic's history, showcasing game art from 1991 to the present. The calendar's description promises an exciting 12-month retrospective, stating, "Race into adventure and celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th anniversary with this 12-month retrospective calendar. Featuring original game art from Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) to Sonic Frontiers (2022), this calendar is perfect for Sonic fans new and old. Gotta go fast!" Additionally, the purchase includes four die-cut notecards featuring popular characters like Sonic, Amy, Knuckles, and Tails, which can be transformed into 3D self-standing figures. The Sonic 35th Anniversary Wall Calendar is set to start shipping on August 19, 2025.

Sega Takes a Playful Jab at Mario Kart World

In other news, the Sonic franchise is preparing for the launch of Sonic Racing: Crossworlds in 2025. This release coincides with Nintendo's announcement of Mario Kart World, set to launch alongside the Switch 2 on June 5, 2025. Sega playfully engaged with this news on Twitter (X) on April 3, starting with a friendly nod, "Big day for worldly racing games!" However, they quickly followed up by asserting that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be the "ONLY upcoming kart racer you can play with your friends." This light-hearted rivalry between Sega and Nintendo continues to fuel excitement in the gaming community.

2025 is shaping up to be a thrilling year for kart racing enthusiasts, with two industry giants set to release highly anticipated titles. While Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be available across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, Mario Kart World aims to leverage the innovative features of the upcoming Switch 2. Ultimately, fans stand to benefit the most from these high-quality and engaging racing games. Although a specific release date for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has not been announced, the anticipation continues to build.

To keep up with the latest updates on Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, be sure to check out our dedicated article below!