Sonic the Hedgehog is gearing up for its 35th anniversary, as revealed by a recent listing on Amazon. Dive into the details about the new art and merchandise for Sonic, and don't miss Sega’s playful jab at Mario Kart World.
Sega Teases Sonic 35th Anniversary Plans
New Calendar Features 35th Anniversary Logo and Art
Sonic the Hedgehog will celebrate its 35th Anniversary in 2026, and Sega is already rolling out the festivities. An Amazon listing by Sega now allows fans to pre-order the Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary 2026 Wall Calendar, complete with 4 Bonus Notecards.
The calendar showcases exclusive artwork of Sonic, highlighted by a new 35th anniversary logo. The cover photo of the listing hints that the calendar will take fans on a nostalgic journey through Sonic's history, featuring game art from 1991 to the present. Its description promises, "Race into adventure and celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th anniversary with this 12-month retrospective calendar. Featuring original game art from Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) to Sonic Frontiers (2022), this calendar is perfect for Sonic fans new and old. Gotta go fast!"
Additionally, the purchase includes 4 die-cut notecards featuring popular characters from the franchise, such as Sonic, Amy, Knuckles, and Tails, which can transform into 3D self-standing figures. According to the listing, Sonic’s 35th Anniversary Wall Calendar is available for pre-order on Amazon and will start shipping on August 19, 2025.
Sega Takes a Jab at Mario Kart World
In other news, the Sonic franchise is preparing for the launch of Sonic Racing: Crossworlds in 2025. However, it won't be the only kart-racing game hitting the market that year, as Nintendo announced Mario Kart World during the Nintendo Direct dedicated to the Switch 2. Mario Kart World is scheduled to launch alongside the Switch 2 on June 5, 2025.
Sega took to Twitter (X) on April 3 to playfully jab at Nintendo’s announcement of Mario Kart World. The post began with "Big day for worldly racing games!", seemingly celebrating the announcement. However, Sega quickly added that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be the "ONLY upcoming kart racer you can play with your friends." This friendly rivalry between Sega and Nintendo continues to fuel excitement for both CrossWorlds and Mario Kart World.
2025 promises to be an exhilarating year for kart racing fans, with two industry giants releasing much-anticipated titles. While CrossWorlds will be available across multiple platforms, Mario Kart World is set to leverage the innovative features of the upcoming Switch 2.
Ultimately, fans are the real winners, with both CrossWorlds and Mario Kart World poised to deliver high-quality, enjoyable gaming experiences. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is slated for release in 2025 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. No specific release date has been announced yet.
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