Sonic Teases 35th Anniversary with Calendar, Art

Sonic the Hedgehog is revving up for its 35th anniversary, and Sega is not holding back on the celebrations. A recent Amazon listing has given us a glimpse into the festivities planned for 2026. Dive in to discover the new art and merchandise, 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

As Sonic the Hedgehog gears up to celebrate its 35th anniversary in 2026, Sega is already setting the stage for an epic 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 isn't just any ordinary calendar; it's a visual journey through Sonic's history, featuring never-before-seen artwork and a new 35th anniversary logo. The cover photo hints at a retrospective that spans from Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) to Sonic Frontiers (2022). The calendar's 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!"

Along with the calendar, buyers will receive 4 die-cut notecards featuring popular characters like Sonic, Amy, Knuckles, and Tails, which can be transformed 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

In other news, the Sonic franchise is preparing for the launch of Sonic Racing: Crossworlds in 2025. However, it's not the only kart-racing game hitting the market this year. Nintendo announced Mario Kart World during the Nintendo Direct dedicated to the Switch 2, set to release on June 5, 2025, alongside the new console.

Sega didn't miss the chance to playfully tease Nintendo. On April 3, Sega posted on Twitter (X), starting with "Big day for worldly racing games!", seemingly celebrating Mario Kart World's announcement. But they 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 in the gaming community.

2025 is shaping up to be a thrilling year for kart racing enthusiasts, with two industry giants launching 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 here, as both CrossWorlds and Mario Kart World promise 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, though no specific release date has been announced yet.

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