Sonic the Hedgehog is revving up for its monumental 35th anniversary, with Sega pulling out all the stops as revealed in a recent Amazon listing. Dive in to discover the new art, merchandise, and Sega's playful jab at Mario Kart World.
Sega Teases Sonic 35th Anniversary Plans
New Calendar Features 35th Anniversary Logo and Art
In 2026, Sonic the Hedgehog will celebrate its 35th anniversary, and Sega is already setting the stage for a grand celebration. An Amazon listing from Sega reveals that pre-orders for the Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary 2026 Wall Calendar, complete with 4 Bonus Notecards, are now open.
The calendar boasts exclusive artwork featuring Sonic and a new 35th anniversary logo. The cover photo hints at a journey through Sonic's history, showcasing game art from 1991 to the present. The listing's 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!"
The purchase also includes 4 die-cut notecards featuring beloved characters like Sonic, Amy, Knuckles, and Tails, which transform into 3D self-standing figures. The Sonic 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
Meanwhile, the Sonic franchise is gearing up for the release of Sonic Racing: Crossworlds in 2025. Amidst this excitement, Nintendo announced Mario Kart World during their Nintendo Direct focused on the Switch 2, set to launch alongside the console on June 5, 2025.
Sega playfully responded on Twitter (X) on April 3, with a post that began, "Big day for worldly racing games!" seemingly celebrating Mario Kart World's announcement. However, Sega quickly added that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds would be the "ONLY upcoming kart racer you can play with your friends." This friendly rivalry between Sega and Nintendo continues to thrive, now extending to CrossWorlds and Mario Kart World.
2025 is shaping up to be a thrilling and competitive year for kart racing games, as industry giants Sega and Nintendo release their much-anticipated titles. While CrossWorlds will be available across all platforms, Mario Kart World aims to innovate with the new Switch 2.
Ultimately, fans stand to benefit the most from these high-quality and engaging titles. 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 article below!
