Article: https://sonic-city.net/2026/07/13/sonics-chaos-hunt-sends-fans-across-the-u-s-to-recover-the-emeralds/

SEGA has launched Sonic’s Chaos Hunt, a nationwide 35th anniversary campaign challenging fans to recover scattered Emeralds before Dr. Eggman and unlock prizes ahead of Club Chaos in Brooklyn.

Article: https://sonic-city.net/2026/07/13/sonics-35th-birthday-mixtape-launches-on-spotify-with-35-song-playlist/

SEGA and Spotify have launched Sonic’s 35th Birthday Mixtape, featuring 35 songs selected around what Sonic would want to hear during his birthday celebration, alongside exclusive artwork by N…Read more

Article: https://sonic-city.net/2026/07/13/sonic-live-in-concert-adds-over-30-new-shows-across-the-u-s-canada-uk-and-europe/

Sonic Live in Concert is expanding its 35th anniversary tour with more than 30 newly announced dates, including additional shows in the United States, Canada, the UK, and Belgium…Read more

Article: https://sonic-city.net/2026/06/30/sonic-forces-coming-to-nex-playground-as-active-play-game-later-this-year/

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.

Article: https://sonic-city.net/2026/06/30/sonic-35th-anniversary-project-brings-classic-and-modern-collections-plus-genesis-legacy-cartridges/

SEGA has announced new Sonic 35th Anniversary Project releases, including Classic and Modern Sonic collections for Nintendo Switch and playable iam8bit Genesis…Read more

Article: https://sonic-city.net/2026/06/30/shadow-and-sonic-pico-cat-join-sonic-pico-park-as-playable-characters/

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.

Article: https://sonic-city.net/2026/06/30/sonic-racing-crossworlds-world-championship-qualifiers-now-underway-with-round-6-rewards/

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…Read more

Article: https://sonic-city.net/2026/06/29/new-sonic-adventure-2-artwork-celebrates-the-games-25th-anniversary/

New June 2026 commemorative artwork has been released for Sonic Adventure 2, featuring Sonic using the Flame Ring to perform his Fire Somersault.

Article: https://sonic-city.net/2026/06/26/59861/

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.

Article: https://sonic-city.net/2026/06/26/sonic-the-hedgehog-x-round1-collaboration-campaign-launches-across-japan-this-july/

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,…Read more

Article: https://sonic-city.net/2026/06/26/tomoya-ohtani-explains-why-endless-possibility-is-missing-from-forever-fast-digital-album/

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, whi…Read more

Article: https://sonic-city.net/2026/06/25/takashi-iizuka-reflects-on-sonics-35-year-legacy-from-mega-drive-origins-to-shadow-and-sonic-mania/

Sonic series general producer Takashi Iizuka has reflected on Sonic’s 35-year history, discussing the character’s speed-focused origins, global success, Sonic Adv…Read more

Article: https://sonic-city.net/2026/06/24/sonic-racing-crossworlds-adds-classic-sonic-today-with-axel-and-amigo-coming-as-free-updates/

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…Read more

Article: https://sonic-city.net/2026/06/24/sonic-frontiers-definitive-edition-shadow-drops-on-nintendo-switch-2/

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…Read more

Article: https://sonic-city.net/2026/06/23/sonic-x-olympic-merchandise-collection-launches-for-olympic-day-and-sonics-35th-anniversary/

The International Olympic Committee and SEGA have launched the first Sonic x Olympic merchandise collection, featuring Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, and Shadow in designs…Read more

Article: https://sonic-city.net/2026/06/23/sega-releases-speed-is-my-life-for-sonics-35th-anniversary/

SEGA has released “Speed Is My Life,” a new Sonic the Hedgehog 35th anniversary song performed by Nathan Sharp, with music by Jun Senoue, lyrics and vocal arrangement by Tee Lopes, and arrangement by Jun…Read more

Article: https://sonic-city.net/2026/06/23/jersey-jack-pinball-fully-reveals-sonic-the-hedgehog-pinball-machine-with-three-editions/

Jersey Jack Pinball has fully revealed its official Sonic the Hedgehog pinball machine, with Collector’s Edition, Special Edition, and Arcade Edition models featuring Z…Read more

Article: https://sonic-city.net/2026/06/23/sonic-frontiers-definitive-edition-pre-orders-open-at-best-buy-for-nintendo-switch-2/

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…Read more

Article: https://sonic-city.net/2026/06/23/morio-kishimoto-appears-to-signal-opposition-to-generative-ai-in-sonic-games/

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.

Article: https://sonic-city.net/2026/06/23/sonics-35th-birthday-brand-video-celebrates-running-toward-change/

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.

Article: https://sonic-city.net/2026/06/23/idw-gives-sonic-the-hedgehog-91-a-horror-themed-variant-cover-for-october/

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.

Article: https://sonic-city.net/2026/06/22/reminder-sonic-birthday-livestream-airs-june-23-with-community-guests-and-st-jude-fundraiser/

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, a…Read more

Article: https://sonic-city.net/2026/06/22/sonic-friends-travel-series-opens-pre-orders-through-joypolis-hong-kong/

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…Read more

Article: https://sonic-city.net/2026/06/22/dark-horse-direct-announces-sonic-the-hedgehog-collectibles-partnership-with-sega/

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…Read more

Article: https://sonic-city.net/2026/06/22/pirma-x-sonic-the-hedgehog-collection-launches-with-sonic-and-shadow-soccer-footwear/

PIRMA has launched its Sonic the Hedgehog collaboration in Mexico, with Sonic and Shadow-themed soccer footwear now available online and through PIRMA stores.