Sonic the Hedgehog is revving up for a major milestone—its 35th anniversary—hinted at through an intriguing Amazon listing. Get the latest details on upcoming Sonic merchandise, including exclusive art and Sega’s playful rivalry with Nintendo.
Sega Hints at Sonic's 35th Anniversary Celebration
New Calendar Highlights 35th Anniversary Logo and Exclusive Art
Marking three and a half decades of blue blur speed, Sega has quietly begun rolling out celebration plans for Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th anniversary in 2026. As spotted via an Amazon listing, the Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary 2026 Wall Calendar with 4 Bonus Notecards is now available for pre-order.
This special calendar features previously unreleased artwork of Sonic, along with a brand-new 35th-anniversary logo. Based on the product cover image, it will take fans on a visual journey through time, showcasing key game art from 1991 to today. According to the item description: "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 package also includes four die-cut notecards featuring beloved characters like Sonic, Amy, Knuckles, and Tails. These cards can be folded into 3D self-standing figures—making them a unique collectible for longtime fans.
Pre-orders are live now, with shipping set to begin on August 19, 2025.
Sega Playfully Pokes Fun at Mario Kart World Announcement
In other Sonic-related news, the franchise is preparing for the release of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds in 2025. But it seems Nintendo isn’t far behind, having recently announced Mario Kart World during a dedicated Nintendo Direct for the Switch 2, scheduled to launch June 5, 2025.
Sega took to X (formerly Twitter) on April 3 with what appeared to be a lighthearted but cheeky response to Nintendo’s big reveal. Starting with "Big day for worldly racing games!", Sega acknowledged the announcement of Mario Kart World. However, the post quickly shifted focus by highlighting that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds would be "the ONLY upcoming kart racer you can play with your friends."
This kind of friendly rivalry between Sega and Nintendo is nothing new, but it adds an exciting layer to what could be a competitive year for kart-racing fans.
With both titles generating buzz, 2025 looks set to deliver high-octane fun for fans of the genre. While Mario Kart World is tied to the release of the Switch 2, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be available across multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. No official release date has been announced yet.
Stay tuned for more updates on Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and all things Sonic by checking back regularly!
