Sonic Channel has released the February 2026 SONICPICT calendar, featuring Vector, Espio, and Charmy enjoying a quiet winter afternoon under a kotatsu in a cozy slice-of-life illustration.
Sonic CDX developer Axanery has revealed Sonic Gateway, a new fangame framework aiming to recreate Sonic Mania’s physics and mechanics on a 1:1 basis, with a planned release in 2026.
First 4 Figures has shared a new showcase video for its upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog “Knuckles” statue, offering a detailed look at the figure ahead of pre-orders opening later this month.
A new leak from a well-known Fortnite insider suggests a full Sonic the Hedgehog crossover is in development, potentially bringing Sonic characters as playable skins for the first time.
A fan-made website called Thrill of the Tone meticulously documents Jun Senoue’s guitars, amps, and effects, offering the most detailed look yet at the gear behind Sonic the Hedgehog’s iconic rock sound.
SEGA has announced its first-ever Sonic the Hedgehog audio drama, a noir-inspired podcast starring the Chaotix Detective Agency, premiering worldwide on January 27, 2026.
The unofficial Sonic Mania Dreamcast port has cleared one of its biggest technical hurdles, with the team revealing how the console’s CPU limitations are being overcome to support the game’s 3D bonus stages.
SEGA’s decision to feature “Live & Learn” in a new Sonic anniversary video, paired with a rare comment from Johnny Gioeli, suggests the song’s long-standing ownership dispute may finally be resolved.
Meta has confirmed the closure of Sanzaru Games, the studio behind Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal and Fire & Ice, amid broader layoffs affecting its VR-focused Reality Labs division.
A large-scale Sonic × Puyo Puyo collaboration event will take over Hankyu Sanbangai in Osaka from February to March 2026, featuring themed decorations, food bonuses, game events, workshops, and exclusive anniversary merchandise.
Former SEGA producer Ryoichi Hasegawa says Nintendo demanded a last-minute change to Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games artwork to ensure Mario was always shown ahead of Sonic.
A new report claims Paramount Pictures is discussing Jim Carrey’s return as Dr. Robotnik for Sonic the Hedgehog 4, despite the character’s apparent fate in the previous film.
SEGA has officially begun Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th anniversary celebrations, unveiling a commemorative trailer and outlining a packed lineup of fan events, merchandise, collaborations, and digital projects planned throughout 2026.
The Sonic Prime Event arrives in Sonic Rumble today, 2026, featuring Prime-themed cosmetics, a Premium Pass with Renegade Knuckles, and major Red Star Ring Shop additions.
SEGA has confirmed that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will receive a full physical release on Nintendo Switch 2 in March 2026, with the complete base game included on the cartridge.
Producer Neal Moritz reportedly presented early Sonic the Hedgehog 4 footage to IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond, as Paramount and SEGA push for limited IMAX screens years before the film’s planned release.
SEGA’s Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – The Animation has earned an official nomination at the 53rd Annie Awards, recognizing the animated short in the Best Sponsored Animated Production category.
SEGA has opened the SONIC & FRIENDS CAFE today in Tokyo and Nagoya, inviting fans into a soothing, cute-themed café space inspired by the SONIC & FRIENDS animated series, complete with exclusive menu items, décor, and merchandise.
The Sonic & Friends Café opens January 9 at and GALLERY locations in Yurakucho and Nagoya, offering themed food, drinks, and brand-new merchandise inspired by the popular Sonic & Friends animated series.
Sonic Channel kicks off 2026 with a brand-new January wallpaper starring Tails, featuring a rare and thoughtful design that highlights his intelligence, kindness, and mechanical genius.
David Rosen, co-founder of SEGA and a key architect of its early arcade-era success, has passed away at the age of 95. His vision helped shape SEGA’s identity and the foundations of the modern video game industry.
SEGA and Rovio have unified all Angry Birds licensing under SEGA’s global transmedia operations, signaling a major shift in how the franchise will be managed worldwide ahead of The Angry Birds Movie 3.
SEGA has released the PAC-MAN Pack for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, adding PAC-MAN, Team Ghost racers, a new collaboration course, music tracks, and emotes as paid DLC.
A new Commodore Amiga tech demo recreating Sonic the Hedgehog’s first level offers a new look at how SEGA’s iconic platformer could have worked on rival 16-bit hardware.
SEGA has released a new teaser trailer confirming PAC-MAN, Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde as the next characters coming to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, with PAC-MAN set to hit the track on January 7.
A joke about Sonic’s strangest Smash moves has turned into a revelation, and it traces back to one of the most overlooked games in the franchise.
A new fan concept imagines a Sonic RPG built entirely around speed and momentum, and it highlights why past attempts never quite felt right.
A familiar Sanrio x Sonic pairing may be making its Happy Meal debut, bringing two global icons together for a widely seen McDonald’s collaboration.
The actor behind Knuckles the Echidna is set to receive one of the UK’s highest honours, adding a fun new bit of trivia to Sonic’s movie universe.
The HD re-release of Sonic Colors joins a growing list of SEGA titles affected by recent Denuvo bypasses, reigniting debate around DRM and game preservation.
Famitsu’s latest creator survey reveals that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is far from finished, with SEGA planning continued updates and new surprises well into 2026.
A newly discovered marketing listing suggests Paramount and SEGA are quietly planning a standalone Sonic movie set for December 2028, expanding the cinematic universe beyond the main films.
To celebrate Pac-Man’s 45th anniversary, the iconic arcade hero sits down with Sonic the Hedgehog for a heartfelt and surprisingly thoughtful conversation about freedom, fun, and what it means to keep moving forward.
A major new preservation drop from Hidden Palace includes multiple early builds of Shadow the Hedgehog, revealing how the game evolved behind the scenes and rescuing data once thought to be lost.
CoroCoro Comic confirms that official English editions of its recent Sonic manga projects are now in the works, opening the door for international fans.
SEGA celebrates 20 years of Sonic Channel with a commemorative T-shirt and exclusive 20-sticker bundle, now available for pre-order.
