An update was quietly rolled out today for the mobile versions of Sonic CD and Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2, but a major change not listed in the patch notes has caught fans by surprise. Upon launching either game, players are now met with an “End of Service” message, confirming that official support for both titles will soon come to an end.
The message appears immediately after the title screen and informs users that while offline play will still be available, support will be discontinued at a future date. However, no specific timeline has been provided. The pop-up also includes a link encouraging players to explore other SEGA games.
As of now, SEGA has not made a formal announcement regarding the update or the decision to sunset these games. However, the timing coincides with SEGA’s recent delisting of several classic Sonic titles last December and ongoing speculation about a retro-focused initiative, potentially tied to the company’s teased “Next Level” branding for the Sega Forever line.
Both Sonic CD and Sonic 4: Episode 2 are currently still available on mobile storefronts as free downloads, with offline mode now accessible without requiring any additional purchases. Players who want to keep these titles should consider downloading them soon before they’re potentially removed.
We’ll continue to monitor this situation and update this story should SEGA release an official statement.
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