Sonic's 35th Anniversary Marks with New Art & Calendar

Sonic the Hedgehog fans have reason to celebrate as Sega unveils early plans for the franchise's 35th anniversary through surprising Amazon listings. The blue blur's milestone celebration comes with special merchandise and some playful competitive banter with Nintendo's Mario Kart World.

Sega Teases Sonic 35th Anniversary Plans

New Calendar Features 35th Anniversary Logo and Art

While Sonic's 35th anniversary won't arrive until 2026, Sega isn't wasting any time getting the party started. Their recently revealed 2026 wall calendar gives fans an early glimpse at the celebration, featuring fresh anniversary branding and never-before-seen artwork chronicling Sonic's three-and-a-half decade legacy.

The collectible calendar serves as a nostalgic journey through Sonic's history, showcasing iconic game art from the original 1991 title through modern adventures like Sonic Frontiers. Early previews reveal the package includes four special die-cut notecards that transform into 3D figurines of beloved characters including Sonic, Amy, Knuckles, and Tails.

Sega's product description captures the essence perfectly: "Race into adventure and celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary with this 12-month retrospective calendar... perfect for Sonic fans new and old. Gotta go fast!" The limited edition item is currently available for pre-order on Amazon with an expected shipping date of August 2025.

Sega Playfully Challenges Mario Kart World

The anniversary excitement coincides with Sega's latest jab at Nintendo's kart racing dominance. With Sonic Racing: Crossworlds launching in 2025 alongside Mario Kart World, Sega took to social media with characteristically cheeky competitive spirit.

A carefully crafted tweet began with apparent congratulations - "Big day for worldly racing games!" - before delivering the punchline: Sonic Racing: Crossworlds would be the "ONLY upcoming kart racer you can play with your friends." This continues the long-running friendly rivalry between the two gaming titans.

The upcoming year promises thrilling competition in the kart racing genre, with both franchises pushing boundaries. While Mario Kart World leverages Nintendo's new Switch 2 hardware, Sonic Racing: Crossworlds offers multi-platform accessibility across current-gen systems and PC.

Regardless of platform preferences, gamers win with these high-quality racing experiences. Sonic Racing: Crossworlds arrives in 2025 for PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC, though Sega has yet to announce a specific launch date.

Stay tuned for updates on Sonic's monumental 35th anniversary plans and the exciting Sonic Racing: Crossworlds release by following our coverage!