Sonic Celebrates 35 Years: New Calendar and Art Revealed

Sonic the Hedgehog is revving up for its monumental 35th anniversary in 2026, and Sega has already begun rolling out exciting plans. A recent Amazon listing has unveiled pre-orders for the Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary 2026 Wall Calendar, complete with exclusive artwork and a fresh anniversary logo. This calendar is a must-have for fans, offering a year-long journey through Sonic's history with game art spanning from 1991 to the present day. The description teases, "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 stunning visuals, the calendar comes with a delightful bonus: 4 die-cut notecards featuring beloved characters like Sonic, Amy, Knuckles, and Tails. These notecards transform into 3D self-standing figures, adding an extra layer of fun to your collection. You can pre-order the Sonic’s 35th Anniversary Wall Calendar on Amazon, with shipping set to begin on August 19, 2025.

Sega Teases Sonic 35th Anniversary Plans

New Calendar Features 35th Anniversary Logo and Art

On another thrilling front, Sega is not only celebrating Sonic's anniversary but also gearing up for the release of Sonic Racing: Crossworlds in 2025. This new title enters the fray just as Nintendo announced Mario Kart World, set to launch alongside the Switch 2 on June 5, 2025. In a playful jab at Nintendo, Sega tweeted on April 3, "Big day for worldly racing games!", acknowledging Mario Kart World. However, they quickly followed up with, "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 landmark year for kart racing enthusiasts, with two industry giants releasing highly anticipated titles. While Sonic Racing: Crossworlds will be available across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, Mario Kart World is poised to leverage the innovative features of the upcoming Switch 2. Ultimately, fans stand to benefit the most from these high-quality and engaging games.

For the latest updates on Sonic Racing: Crossworlds, be sure to check out our dedicated article below!