For the First Time in Sonic History, the IP Is Licensed Out to an Indie Developer. The Partner Was PICO PARK, the 8 Million-Selling Series – The Story Behind the Creation of SONIC PICO PARK, Developed by the Creator of PICO PARK [Summer Game Fest 2026]
A newly translated Denfaminico Gamer interview with Sonic Pico Park producer Shintaro Shimazu and director Shunsuke Miyake reveals how SEGA licensed Sonic to an indie developer for the first time, why PICO PARK was chosen, and how the team is blending Sonic action with chaotic co-op puzzle design.

