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

Sonic the Hedgehog is revving up for its monumental 35th anniversary in 2026, as hinted by an exciting new listing on Amazon. Dive in to discover more about the fresh art, exclusive merchandise, and Sega's playful rivalry with Mario Kart World.

Sega Teases Sonic 35th Anniversary Plans

New Calendar Features 35th Anniversary Logo and Art

As Sonic the Hedgehog marks its 35th anniversary in 2026, Sega is already setting the stage for a grand celebration. A recent Amazon listing by Sega offers pre-orders for the Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary 2026 Wall Calendar, complete with 4 bonus notecards.

This special calendar boasts exclusive artwork of Sonic and sports a fresh 35th anniversary logo. The cover photo suggests that the calendar will take fans on a journey through Sonic's history, featuring game art spanning 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!"

In addition to the calendar, buyers will receive 4 die-cut notecards featuring beloved characters like Sonic, Amy, Knuckles, and Tails, which cleverly transform into 3D self-standing figures. The Sonic 35th Anniversary Wall Calendar is available for pre-order on Amazon, with shipping set to start on August 19, 2025.

Sega Takes a Jab at Mario Kart World

On another front, the Sonic franchise is preparing for the launch of Sonic Racing: Crossworlds in 2025. Coincidentally, this year will see the release of Nintendo's Mario Kart World, announced during the Nintendo Direct for Switch 2. Mario Kart World is slated to launch alongside the Switch 2 on June 5, 2025.

Sega didn't miss the chance to playfully tease Nintendo, posting on Twitter (X) on April 3, "Big day for worldly racing games!" They acknowledged Mario Kart World's announcement but 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, promising an exciting competition between CrossWorlds and Mario Kart World.

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

Ultimately, fans stand to gain the most from this friendly competition, with both CrossWorlds and Mario Kart World promising high-quality and enjoyable gameplay. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is set to 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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