NiGHTS Crossover Event Now Live in Sonic Rumble With Limited-Time Skins and Rewards
NiGHTS Crossover Event Now Live in Sonic Rumble With Limited-Time Skins and Rewards

NiGHTS Crossover Event Now Live in Sonic Rumble With Limited-Time Skins and Rewards

The NiGHTS collaboration event has launched in Sonic Rumble, featuring Chrome NiGHTS, Reala, themed cosmetics, and limited-time rewards available through March 16.

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SEGA Announces Two-Day “Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds The k4sen” Streamer Tournament for February 2026
SEGA Announces Two-Day “Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds The k4sen” Streamer Tournament for February 2026

SEGA Announces Two-Day “Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds The k4sen” Streamer Tournament for February 2026

SEGA has confirmed a two-day Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds tournament hosted by k4sen on February 17–18, 2026, featuring 12 popular streamers competing in individual and team battles.

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Dragon Ball Kid Goku Mod Transforms Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Into an Unofficial Anime Crossover
Dragon Ball Kid Goku Mod Transforms Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Into an Unofficial Anime Crossover

Dragon Ball Kid Goku Mod Transforms Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Into an Unofficial Anime Crossover

A new Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds mod replaces AiAi with Kid Goku, complete with Flying Nimbus, Dragon Ball music, custom festival theming, and anime voice clips.

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Sonic Rumble Devs Announce Legendary Skin Price Cuts, More Free Rewards, and NiGHTS Crossover
Sonic Rumble Devs Announce Legendary Skin Price Cuts, More Free Rewards, and NiGHTS Crossover

Sonic Rumble Devs Announce Legendary Skin Price Cuts, More Free Rewards, and NiGHTS Crossover

The Sonic Rumble team has revealed permanent Legendary Skin price reductions, expanded free Red Star Ring rewards, and a NiGHTS crossover event launching February 18.

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SEGA Kicks Off Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th Anniversary With New Trailer and Year-Long 2026 Celebrations
SEGA Kicks Off Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th Anniversary With New Trailer and Year-Long 2026 Celebrations

Sonic 35th Anniversary One-Shot Surfaces on Edelweiss, Classic Characters and Metal Sonic Featured

A Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary Special has appeared on Edelweiss ahead of an official announcement, revealing a Classic-era story featuring Metal Sonic, Mighty, Ray, Fang, Bean, and Bark.

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Sonic Knock Revealed at New York Toy Fair 2026, New Flick-Based Sonic Board Game Launches in August
Sonic Knock Revealed at New York Toy Fair 2026, New Flick-Based Sonic Board Game Launches in August

Sonic Knock Revealed at New York Toy Fair 2026, New Flick-Based Sonic Board Game Launches in August

KessCo has unveiled Sonic Knock at New York Toy Fair 2026, a fast-paced flick-based Sonic tabletop game for two to eight players set to launch this August.

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SEGA Steam Lunar New Year Sale Discounts Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds 40%, Origins 70%, and More
SEGA Steam Lunar New Year Sale Discounts Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds 40%, Origins 70%, and More

SEGA Steam Lunar New Year Sale Discounts Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds 40%, Origins 70%, and More

SEGA’s Steam Lunar New Year Sale is live through February 26, featuring major Sonic discounts including 40% off Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, 70% off Sonic Origins, and 60% off Sonic X Shadow Generations.

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Sonic Rumble Launches to Low Player Count and Mixed Reception on Steam
Sonic Rumble Launches to Low Player Count and Mixed Reception on Steam

SEGA Reports 4 Million Sonic Sales in FY2026 Q3 as Profits Drop and Sonic Rumble Misses Expectations

SEGA’s FY2026 third quarter results show four million Sonic units sold so far this fiscal year, declining operating income, and underperformance from Sonic Rumble and Rovio amid a shifting mobile market.

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Former Sega Artist Says He Thought Fang the Sniper Was Forgotten Until Sonic’s Modern Revival
Former Sega Artist Says He Thought Fang the Sniper Was Forgotten Until Sonic’s Modern Revival

Former Sega Artist Says He Thought Fang the Sniper Was Forgotten Until Sonic’s Modern Revival

  • Post published:February 12, 2026
  • Post category:Sonic News

Former Sega artist Shinichi "Touma" Higashi reflects on creating Fang the Sniper, believing the character had faded away, and the emotional impact of Fang’s return in modern Sonic games and media.

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SEGA Launches Free Super Monkey Ball Update for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Adds AiAi and Limited-Time Festival Event
SEGA Launches Free Super Monkey Ball Update for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Adds AiAi and Limited-Time Festival Event

SEGA Launches Free Super Monkey Ball Update for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, Adds AiAi and Limited-Time Festival Event

SEGA has released a free Super Monkey Ball update for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, adding AiAi as a playable racer, new music tracks, a limited-time Festival event, and a 40% Digital Deluxe sale.

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Sonic Channel Shares January 2026 Commemorative Illustration for Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) 20th Anniversary

Sonic Channel has released its January 2026 commemorative illustration, marking the 20th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) with Princess Elise featured in the artwork.

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Could Add “Deep Cut” Sonic Characters as DLC, Says Takashi Iizuka
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Could Add “Deep Cut” Sonic Characters as DLC, Says Takashi Iizuka

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Could Add “Deep Cut” Sonic Characters as DLC, Says Takashi Iizuka

Sonic boss Takashi Iizuka says Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds may eventually feature lesser-known Sonic characters as post-launch DLC, with SEGA aiming to represent every era of the franchise.

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First 4 Figures Reveals Closer Look at Sonic the Hedgehog “Knuckles” Statue, Pre-Orders Open January 29
First 4 Figures Reveals Closer Look at Sonic the Hedgehog “Knuckles” Statue, Pre-Orders Open January 29

First 4 Figures Reveals Closer Look at Sonic the Hedgehog “Knuckles” Statue, Pre-Orders Open January 29

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.

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Rumor: Sonic the Hedgehog May Be Getting Playable Skins in Fortnite, New Leak Claims
Rumor: Sonic the Hedgehog May Be Getting Playable Skins in Fortnite, New Leak Claims

Rumor: Sonic the Hedgehog May Be Getting Playable Skins in Fortnite, New Leak Claims

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.

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Sonic Mania Dreamcast Port Hits Major Breakthrough With 3D Special Stage Solution
Sonic Mania Dreamcast Port Hits Major Breakthrough With 3D Special Stage Solution

Sonic Mania Dreamcast Port Hits Major Breakthrough With 3D Special Stage Solution

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.

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SEGA Kicks Off Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th Anniversary With New Trailer and Year-Long 2026 Celebrations
SEGA Kicks Off Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th Anniversary With New Trailer and Year-Long 2026 Celebrations

SEGA’s Use of “Live & Learn” in Sonic’s 35th Anniversary Video Hints Legal Limbo May Be Over

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.

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Meta Shuts Down Sonic Boom Developer Sanzaru Games as Part of Reality Labs Cuts
Meta Shuts Down Sonic Boom Developer Sanzaru Games as Part of Reality Labs Cuts

Meta Shuts Down Sonic Boom Developer Sanzaru Games as Part of Reality Labs Cuts

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.

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Sonic and Puyo Puyo 35th Anniversary Event Coming to Hankyu Sanbangai in Osaka From February 2026
Sonic and Puyo Puyo 35th Anniversary Event Coming to Hankyu Sanbangai in Osaka From February 2026

Sonic and Puyo Puyo 35th Anniversary Event Coming to Hankyu Sanbangai in Osaka From February 2026

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.

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Nintendo Once Required Mario to Stay Ahead of Sonic in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Box Art
Nintendo Once Required Mario to Stay Ahead of Sonic in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Box Art

Nintendo Once Required Mario to Stay Ahead of Sonic in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Box Art

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.

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RUMOR: Paramount in Talks With Jim Carrey to Return as Robotnik in Sonic the Hedgehog 4
RUMOR: Paramount in Talks With Jim Carrey to Return as Robotnik in Sonic the Hedgehog 4

RUMOR: Paramount in Talks With Jim Carrey to Return as Robotnik in Sonic the Hedgehog 4

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.

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SEGA Kicks Off Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th Anniversary With New Trailer and Year-Long 2026 Celebrations
SEGA Kicks Off Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th Anniversary With New Trailer and Year-Long 2026 Celebrations

SEGA Kicks Off Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th Anniversary With New Trailer and Year-Long 2026 Celebrations

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.

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Sonic Prime Event Launches in Sonic Rumble Today With New Skins, Rewards, and Ring Shop Updates
Sonic Prime Event Launches in Sonic Rumble Today With New Skins, Rewards, and Ring Shop Updates

Sonic Prime Event Launches in Sonic Rumble Today With New Skins, Rewards, and Ring Shop Updates

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.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Is Already Competing for IMAX Screens Ahead of 2027 Release
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Is Already Competing for IMAX Screens Ahead of 2027 Release

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Is Already Competing for IMAX Screens Ahead of 2027 Release

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.

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – The Animation Nominated for Best Sponsored Animated Production at the 53rd Annie Awards
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – The Animation Nominated for Best Sponsored Animated Production at the 53rd Annie Awards

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – The Animation Nominated for Best Sponsored Animated Production at the 53rd Annie Awards

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.

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“SONIC & FRIENDS” Collaboration Café Opens Today — Introducing a Soothing Space Where Cute Sonic Characters Welcome You
“SONIC & FRIENDS” Collaboration Café Opens Today — Introducing a Soothing Space Where Cute Sonic Characters Welcome You

SONIC & FRIENDS Collaboration Café Opens Today — Introducing a Soothing Space Where Cute Sonic Characters Welcome You

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.

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The collaboration café “Sonic & Friends Café” opens tomorrow, January 9. Hamburg steak and omelet curry inspired by scenes from the main video will be available!
The collaboration café “Sonic & Friends Café” opens tomorrow, January 9. Hamburg steak and omelet curry inspired by scenes from the main video will be available!

The collaboration café “Sonic & Friends Café” opens tomorrow, January 9. Hamburg steak and omelet curry inspired by scenes from the main video will be available!

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.

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SEGA Co-Founder David Rosen Passes Away at 95, Leaving a Lasting Legacy on the Video Game Industry
SEGA Co-Founder David Rosen Passes Away at 95, Leaving a Lasting Legacy on the Video Game Industry

SEGA Co-Founder David Rosen Passes Away at 95, Leaving a Lasting Legacy on the Video Game Industry

  • Post published:January 8, 2026
  • Post category:Sonic News

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.

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Rovio Lays Off 36 Employees Amid Restructure and SEGA Integration
Rovio Lays Off 36 Employees Amid Restructure and SEGA Integration

SEGA Brings Angry Birds Licensing Under Its Global Transmedia Strategy Following Rovio Acquisition

  • Post published:January 8, 2026
  • Post category:Sonic News

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.

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PAC-MAN Pack Officially Launches for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds as DLC Pack 3
PAC-MAN Pack Officially Launches for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds as DLC Pack 3

PAC-MAN Pack Officially Launches for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds as DLC Pack 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.

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