Sonic the Hedgehog is ramping up for its 35th anniversary celebration, as hinted by a recent Amazon listing. Dive in to discover more about the fresh art and merchandise for Sonic, along with Sega’s playful nod to Mario Kart World.
Sega Teases Sonic 35th Anniversary Plans
New Calendar Features 35th Anniversary Logo and Art
In 2026, Sonic the Hedgehog will reach its 35th milestone, and Sega is already setting the stage for an epic celebration. An Amazon listing by Sega now offers pre-orders for the Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary 2026 Wall Calendar, which comes with 4 bonus notecards.
This calendar showcases exclusive artwork of Sonic, highlighted by a fresh 35th anniversary logo. The cover photo from the listing suggests that the calendar will take fans on a journey through Sonic's history, featuring game art spanning from 1991 to the present day. The 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!"
Additionally, 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, with shipping starting 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. However, it won't be the only kart-racing game hitting the market this year, as Nintendo unveiled Mario Kart World during a Nintendo Direct focused on the Switch 2. Mario Kart World is slated to launch alongside the Switch 2 on June 5, 2025.
Sega took to X (formerly Twitter) on April 3 to playfully jab at Nintendo's announcement. Their post began with "Big day for worldly racing games!", seemingly celebrating Mario Kart World. Yet, Sega quickly pivoted, asserting that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds would be the "ONLY upcoming kart racer you can play with your friends." This light-hearted rivalry between Sega and Nintendo continues to fuel excitement for both CrossWorlds and Mario Kart World.
2025 is shaping up to be a thrilling year for kart racing enthusiasts, with two industry titans releasing eagerly awaited titles. While CrossWorlds will be accessible across multiple platforms, Mario Kart World aims to leverage the innovative capabilities of the upcoming Switch 2.
Ultimately, fans are the real winners here, with both CrossWorlds and Mario Kart World promising high-quality and engaging experiences. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is scheduled for release in 2025 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. No specific release date has been announced yet.
Stay tuned for the latest updates on Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds by checking out our article below!
