OCTOBER 19–25, 2026
A Cyber Corrupted Sonic Funko Pop! turned up in Japan with a 1,200-piece label, but no confirmed retailer or wider release. Far less cheerful was BioWare's closure, bringing an end to the studio behind Sonic Chronicles. On the brighter side, Sonic 3 Unlocked has Amy, Mighty and Ray running through the Mega Drive classic, Kit has joined Sonic Rumble Party, and Team Dark is finally together again in SONIC PICO PARK.
▸ The Big Story
Cyber Corrupted Sonic Funko Pop! #1323 Surfaces in Japan, Limited to 1,200 Pieces
A new Cyber Corrupted Sonic Funko Pop! based on Sonic Frontiers has surfaced in Japan, with packaging revealing figure #1323 and a 1,200-piece limited edition.
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▸ More From This Week
Sonic 3 Unlocked Brings Amy, Mighty, Ray and Encore Mode to Mega Drive Sonic 3
Liliam's Sonic 3 Unlocked demo adds Amy, Mighty, Ray and Encore Mode to the Mega Drive classic, alongside new abilities, bug fixes and gameplay improvements.
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BioWare, Developer of Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood, Is Shutting Down After 30 Years
BioWare, the studio behind Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood, is closing after more than 30 years, with EA also cancelling the next Mass Effect game.
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▸ Also This Week
▸ Quick Hits
- Sonic x Godzilla's five-issue crossover gets a $17.99 collected paperback for March 23, 2027
- Chao, Tangle's tail and pink hair added to SonicMe avatar creator
- Bloodmoon Werehog unlock event begins in Sonic Forces: Speed Battle
- Six SONIC & FRIENDS × Sanrio mini plush toys arrive at Japanese arcades
▸ Coming Up
IDW's Sonic the Hedgehog #91 reaches comic shops on October 28, and SEGA's Okinawa pop-up opens October 30. Sonic Hacking Contest 2026 voting ends November 1 at 8:00 AM BST (as listed by the organizers), the same day preorders close for the ¥3.3 million Sonic DNA Figure at 11:59 PM JST. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds begins Year Two on November 3 with Duel Mode, Bayonetta and the Godzilla Pack. Sonic Rumble Party celebrates its first anniversary November 5, followed by SONIC PICO PARK and Sonic the Hedgehog: Memories and Beyond on November 12.
That’s the week. We’ll be back next Sunday. Until then, keep up with Sonic City for everything in between.
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