Sonic The Hedgehog Unveils 35th Anniversary Celebration Details

Sonic the Hedgehog is revving up for a major milestone as it approaches its 35th anniversary in 2026. A recent Amazon listing from Sega has unveiled exciting plans to commemorate this special occasion. Dive into the details of the new art and merchandise, and get the latest on Sega's playful rivalry with Mario Kart World.

Sega Teases Sonic 35th Anniversary Plans

New Calendar Features 35th Anniversary Logo and Art

In anticipation of Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th Anniversary in 2026, Sega is already setting the stage for a grand celebration. An Amazon listing by Sega has opened pre-orders for the Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary 2026 Wall Calendar, which comes with 4 bonus notecards.

This calendar is not just any ordinary timekeeper; it's a collector's item featuring exclusive artwork of Sonic alongside a fresh 35th anniversary logo. The cover photo hints at a journey through Sonic's history, showcasing game art from 1991 to the present. The description on Amazon entices fans with, "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!"

The calendar package is even more appealing with the inclusion of 4 die-cut notecards featuring popular characters like Sonic, Amy, Knuckles, and Tails, which can be transformed into 3D self-standing figures. Fans can pre-order this collector's item on Amazon, with shipping set to begin on August 19, 2025.

Sega Takes a Jab at Mario Kart World

On the other hand, the Sonic franchise is also gearing up for the release of Sonic Racing: Crossworlds in 2025. However, it's not the only kart-racing game set to launch this year, as Nintendo announced Mario Kart World during the Nintendo Direct dedicated to Switch 2. Mario Kart World is slated for release alongside the Switch 2 on June 5, 2025.

Sega playfully engaged in friendly rivalry by posting on Twitter (X) on April 3, stating, "Big day for worldly racing games!", seemingly celebrating the announcement of Mario Kart World. Yet, they quickly added that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds would be the "ONLY upcoming kart racer you can play with your friends." This friendly competition between Sega and Nintendo continues to heat up with the upcoming releases of CrossWorlds and Mario Kart World.

2025 is shaping up to be a thrilling year for kart racing enthusiasts, with two industry giants set to release highly anticipated titles. While Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be available across multiple platforms, Mario Kart World aims to leverage the innovative features of the upcoming Switch 2.

Ultimately, fans are the real winners with both Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Mario Kart World promising high-quality and enjoyable gameplay. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is slated for release in 2025 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, though no specific release date has been announced yet.

Stay tuned for more updates on Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds by checking out our dedicated article below!