Sonic's 35th Anniversary: New Calendar and Art Revealed

Sonic the Hedgehog is revving up for its 35th anniversary, and Sega is already dropping hints about the festivities. A recent Amazon listing has unveiled some exciting merchandise to commemorate the occasion. Dive into the details on the new art and how Sega is playfully challenging Mario Kart World.

Sega Teases Sonic 35th Anniversary Plans

New Calendar Features 35th Anniversary Logo and Art

Sonic the Hedgehog will mark its 35th anniversary in 2026, and Sega is not waiting to kick off the celebration. An Amazon listing by 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 of Sonic, adorned with a fresh 35th anniversary logo. From the cover photo in the listing, it's clear the calendar will take fans on a nostalgic journey through Sonic's history, featuring game art from 1991 to the present. The product 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!"

What's more, each purchase comes with 4 die-cut notecards featuring popular characters like Sonic, Amy, Knuckles, and Tails, which cleverly transform into 3D self-standing figures. The Sonic 35th Anniversary Wall Calendar is now 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 also preparing for the launch of Sonic Racing: Crossworlds in 2025. The release coincides with Nintendo's announcement of Mario Kart World, set to launch alongside the Switch 2 on June 5, 2025.

Sega playfully took to Twitter (X) on April 3 to comment on the announcement of Mario Kart World, starting with "Big day for worldly racing games!" However, they quickly followed up by stating 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 thrive, especially with the upcoming releases of CrossWorlds and Mario Kart World.

2025 is shaping up to be a thrilling year for kart racing fans, with two industry giants launching highly anticipated titles. While CrossWorlds will be available across multiple platforms, Mario Kart World aims to leverage the innovative features of the new Switch 2.

Ultimately, fans stand to benefit the most from this competition, with both CrossWorlds and Mario Kart World promising high-quality and 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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