Today, during the fourth annual Sonic Central virtual event, SEGA revealed a slew of announcements for upcoming titles including SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, Sonic Rumble, Sonic Dream Team, as well as details on upcoming partnerships and more.
Check out the highlight from this year’s event, below!
Sonic X Shadow Generations
A new story trailer was unveiled that featured a new look at the story of Shadow’s standalone campaign.
Sonic Rumble
Get ready for the all-new mobile Sonic party game, Sonic Rumble, coming this winter to both mobile and PC! Play with up to 32 friends and face new challenges, race through the various stages, and collect rings to win and unlock a huge selection of cosmetic collectibles.
Sonic Dash, Sonic Dash+, and Sonic Forces
New characters are joining the excitement! A new Challenger, Valhalla Surge, can throw multiple axes and shock all opponents who get in the way of her protective boost. Players can unlock her today! Coming later this year, fans can expect more new characters including the mysterious Oni Mephiles, the fearless Warrior Shadow, and the delightful Dulce Amy.
Sonic Dream Team
A new playable character will be arriving in the mobile game later this year!
Sonic Racing
Racers, on your marks! Sonic Racing has a ton of new updates! Time Trial mode where players can test their need for speed and unlock the brand-new Rockstar Rouge and DJ Vector character styles. More updates are on the way, including Popstar Amy!
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble
Calling all Super Monkey Ball fans! Get ready to go bananas with the new Shadow the Hedgehog costume available now as part of the SEGA Costume Pack, available for purchase on Nintendo eShop. As an added bonus, to celebrate SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, players can also customize their monkeys with Sonic and Shadow-themed monkey balls, available as free downloads on Nintendo eShop!
Two Point Museum
Two Point Museum will have a Sonic and Shadow themed pre-order incentive for a limited time only available before launch on March 4, 2025! From unique gift shop items to outfits, interactive displays and decorations, players can design their museum areas to be completely Sonic the Hedgehog themed. Gotta go fast!
Sonic Speed Simulator on Roblox
Face off against a new version of Neo Metal Sonic who’s back for revenge, but this time he’s super charged. Hop in the #1 branded Roblox game of all time (in partnership with Gamefam) to play as Super Sonic and dish out major damage to earn new rewards.
Chao Tales
Sonic Team announced a new animated web-series, Chao Tales, which will include eight-episodes of whimsical shorts featuring the adorable fan-favorite chao.
Sonic the Hedgehog, DC and Warner Bros
Kicking off in 2025, the DC x Sonic collaboration launches with an all-new, five-issue comic series published by DC Comics. Merchandise developed by SEGA and WBDGCP, spanning numerous categories including apparel, toys, and more, will follow in late 2025.
Partnerships
SEGA revealed a variety of partners they will be collaborating with this year, to create a wide range of all-new, Sonic-themed products and experiences, including LEGO, Topgolf, JAKKS Pacific, PDP, First 4 Figures, HJC Helmets, Louis de Guzman and Bushiroad Creative.
LEGO
Get ready for Sonic and friends in LEGO form! Joining the collection come new sets including the Shadow the Hedgehog Escape Set, Knuckles’ Guardian Mech, Tails’ Adventure Boat, Knuckles and the Master Emerald Shrine, and Super Sonic vs. Egg Drillster.
Topgolf
Sonic and friends are coming to Topgolf in a first-of-its-kind game! Use Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy Rose as on-screen golf balls to aim for targets both on the green and on the screen. Once you hit your golf ball, watch it speed through the air as each character on the screen, collecting rings and points, hopefully earning you that S-rank. Speed through a location near you this fall!
JAKKS Pacific
The new six-inch customizable Shadow the Hedgehog figure by JAKKS Pacific is sure to be a hit with collectors and Sonic fans of all ages! Mix and match the swappable pieces to build a variety of Shadow presentations.
PDP
Leading game peripherals brand, PDP, is back with a new Nintendo Switch Shadow the Hedgehog REALMz wireless controller. Launching this October, the controller features a collectible Shadow the Hedgehog figurine, multi-layered design, and a built-in rechargeable battery.
HJC Helmets
Other Partnerships
- First 4 Figures – This holiday season, in collaboration with First 4 Figures, Shadow fans everywhere can look forward to the incredible new Shadow Evolved statue! The statue faithfully portrays Shadow wielding his Doom Powers, emphasizing his black wings with red tips.
- Louis de Guzman – Coming in late 2024, Sonic the Hedgehog and visual artist Louis De Guzman merge worlds to create a collaboration that reaches new heights and speeds. Stay tuned for more updates later this year!
- Bushiroad Creative – Joining the PalVerse Palé figure product lineup is Shadow the Hedgehog! Keep an eye out and add Shadow to your collection in April 2025.
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