Sonic the Hedgehog is revving up for a milestone celebration, with its 35th anniversary set for 2026. Sega has already started the party with an exciting reveal on Amazon. Dive into the details about the new art and merchandise for Sonic, along with Sega's playful nudge at Mario Kart World.

Sega Teases Sonic 35th Anniversary Plans

New Calendar Features 35th Anniversary Logo and Art

As Sonic the Hedgehog gears up to celebrate its 35th Anniversary in 2026, Sega is not holding back on the festivities. An Amazon listing by Sega now offers pre-orders for the Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary 2026 Wall Calendar, complete with 4 Bonus Notecards.

The calendar boasts exclusive artwork of Sonic, adorned with a fresh 35th anniversary logo. The cover photo from the listing suggests that the calendar will journey through Sonic's history, showcasing game art from 1991 to the present. The description 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!"

Additionally, the package includes 4 die-cut notecards featuring beloved characters like Sonic, Amy, Knuckles, and Tails, which cleverly transform into 3D self-standing figures. According to the listing, you can pre-order the Sonic’s 35th Anniversary Wall Calendar on Amazon, with shipping set to start on August 19, 2025.

Sega Takes a Jab at Mario Kart World

Meanwhile, the Sonic franchise is also accelerating towards the launch of Sonic Racing: Crossworlds in 2025. The kart-racing arena is heating up, especially with Nintendo's recent announcement of Mario Kart World during the Nintendo Direct for the Switch 2, slated for release on June 5, 2025.

Sega playfully engaged with this news on Twitter (X) on April 3, starting with a seemingly celebratory tweet, "Big day for worldly racing games!" However, they quickly pivoted to highlight Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds as the "ONLY upcoming kart racer you can play with your friends." This friendly rivalry between Sega and Nintendo continues to fuel excitement, especially with the upcoming releases of CrossWorlds and Mario Kart World.

2025 is shaping up to be a thrilling year for kart racing enthusiasts, as two industry giants prepare to launch their beloved titles. While CrossWorlds will be available across multiple platforms, Mario Kart World aims to leverage the innovative features of the upcoming Switch 2.

In the end, fans are the real winners, with both CrossWorlds and Mario Kart World promising high-quality and enjoyable experiences. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is scheduled for release in 2025 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. Keep an eye out for more updates on the release date.

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