SEGA and Nex have announced Sonic Forces for Nex Playground, bringing Sonic’s speed-focused action to the motion-based active play console later this year through Play Pass.
SEGA has announced new Sonic 35th Anniversary Project releases, including Classic and Modern Sonic collections for Nintendo Switch and playable iam8bit Genesis cartridges for Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2.
SEGA has revealed new SONIC PICO PARK gameplay during Sonic’s 35th Anniversary Birthday Livestream, confirming Shadow the Hedgehog and Sonic Pico Cat as playable characters.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds has started its first World Championship qualifiers through Legends Competition Round 6, with online racing running from June 29 to July 19 before the top 24 registered racers compete live in New York City on October 9.
New June 2026 commemorative artwork has been released for Sonic Adventure 2, featuring Sonic using the Flame Ring to perform his Fire Somersault.
A newly translated interview with Jun Senoue and Yuunosuke explores Sonic’s 35th anniversary song “Speed Is My Life,” its Japanese version “Faster Than the Speed of Sound,” and the musical DNA that has shaped the series across generations.
Round1 is launching a Sonic the Hedgehog collaboration campaign across Japan from July 10 to October 12, featuring themed food and drinks, karaoke rooms, bowling visuals, prizes, stamp rallies, novelty goods, and Twitter campaigns.
Sonic series sound director Tomoya Ohtani has explained why the original version of “Endless Possibility” is included on the Forever Fast CD but not the streaming album, while also reassuring fans about its future use in Sonic Unleashed.
Sonic series general producer Takashi Iizuka has reflected on Sonic’s 35-year history, discussing the character’s speed-focused origins, global success, Sonic Adventure, Shadow’s creation, Sonic Mania, and the role fans have played in keeping the series alive.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Ver.1.4.1 launches today with Classic Sonic and the Mach Cyclone, while Axel from Crazy Taxi and Amigo from Samba de Amigo are set to join as free racers later in 2026.
Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition is available now on Nintendo Switch 2, bringing improved graphics, smoother performance, all major updates, free DLC, Digital Deluxe bonuses, and a Japanese physical release planned for September 17.
The International Olympic Committee and SEGA have launched the first Sonic x Olympic merchandise collection, featuring Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, and Shadow in designs inspired by Olympic sports and the “Let’s Move” initiative.
Jersey Jack Pinball has fully revealed its official Sonic the Hedgehog pinball machine, with Collector’s Edition, Special Edition, and Arcade Edition models featuring Zone-based gameplay, boss battles, Chaos Emeralds, Sonic music, and prices starting at $9,999.
Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition is now available for pre-order at Best Buy for Nintendo Switch 2, with the listing confirming The Final Horizon, previous content updates, bonus items, a mini soundtrack, and a digital artbook.
Sonic Frontiers director Morio Kishimoto has drawn attention after liking a fan post asking him to show support if he was against generative AI being used in Sonic games.
Japan’s official Sonic YouTube channel has released a new Sonic the Hedgehog 35th birthday brand video, highlighting Sonic’s spirit of moving forward, facing uncertainty, and choosing to start running.
IDW Publishing is bringing Sonic the Hedgehog into its IDW Goes Dark celebration this October with a horror-themed Sonic the Hedgehog #91 variant cover by Yamila Kareh.
SEGA of America’s Sonic Birthday Livestream airs tomorrow, June 23, at 12:30 PM ET / 9:30 AM PT, featuring Jacki Jing, GamesCage, RogersBase, special guests, gameplay, activities, music, and a St. Jude fundraiser.
SONIC & FRIENDS is launching a new Travel merchandise series through Joypolis Hong Kong, featuring plush keychains, acrylic stands, badges, decorated air tickets, and luggage tags, with pre-orders open ahead of a late September 2026 release.
Dark Horse Direct has announced a new official partnership with SEGA to produce Sonic the Hedgehog collectibles, starting with Classic Sonic and Tails figures that are now listed with a waitlist.
PIRMA has launched its Sonic the Hedgehog collaboration in Mexico, with Sonic and Shadow-themed soccer footwear now available online and through PIRMA stores.
SEGA Sammy’s latest management meeting report lists updated Sonic sales figures, with Sonic Frontiers reaching 4.94 million units, Sonic X Shadow Generations passing 3 million, Team Sonic Racing at 3.5 million, and Sonic Superstars at 2.88 million.
Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition has been rated by PEGI in Europe for Nintendo Switch 2, with the listing pointing to a June 22, 2026 release date and a reveal reportedly expected soon.
Simple Modern has announced a new Sonic the Hedgehog collection with backpacks, lunch boxes, and drinkware for kids, launching ahead of the 2026 back-to-school season as part of Sonic’s 35th anniversary celebration.
SEGA’s Sonic Check In Adventure is now open at Paradise City in Incheon, South Korea, featuring Sonic-themed hotel rooms, exclusive merchandise, food menus, photo zones, interactive activities, and Sonic greeting events through September 6.
Sonic the Hedgehog is teaming up with ROUND1 for a new collaboration campaign across all Japanese locations, starting July 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM and running through October 12.
Sonic Channel has released its July 2026 SONIC PICT calendar artwork, “Cream & Cheese’s Rainy Day Welcome,” featuring Cream and Cheese waiting at a station in colorful rain gear near Route 99.
SEGA will host The Sonic Effect at Cannes Lions 2026, marking the first official session by a Japanese game company and spotlighting Sonic’s 35-year evolution, global fandom, and multimedia success.
Mexican sportswear company PIRMA has teased an upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog collaboration, with fans already spotting Sonic and Shadow-themed cleats in stores ahead of the full reveal.
SEGA has announced new SONIC & FRIENDS merchandise, including Sanrio Characters fuzzy figures, new Silver, Chao, and Rouge mascots, and the July 17 general release of the first Sonic and Sanrio collaboration goods.
SEGA will stream a Sonic 35th anniversary special on June 24, featuring Aoi Yūki, Rejekun, Yunosuke, Sonic Pico Park developers, Sonic series creators, live gameplay, DJ performances, and new Sonic announcements.
Limited Run Games has confirmed that SEGA has approved the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds statue sample, allowing the Collector’s Edition display piece to move into full-scale manufacturing.
SonicMe is now live for Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th anniversary, letting fans create and share Sonic-inspired avatars with thousands of customization options.
Dr. Squatch has launched its limited edition Sonic Speed collection for Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th anniversary, featuring Sonic Speed soap, deodorant, and a Super Pack with citrus, lavender, and earthy wood notes.
SEGA’s Little Akihabara pop-up shop runs from June 19 to July 19 at Little Tokyo Mall in Downtown Los Angeles, featuring exclusive weekly graphic tees, rare Japan-only plush imports, themed menu items, and a stamp card gift campaign.
DC x Sonic the Hedgehog: Metal Legion #5 arrives September 2, 2026, concluding the five-issue crossover with Lex Luthor, the Legion of Doom, Aquaman, and heroes from both worlds.
