Sonic The Hedgehog Celebrates 35th Anniversary with Exclusive Calendar and Art

Sonic the Hedgehog prepares to mark its 35th anniversary, as highlighted by a new Amazon listing. Discover the latest art and merchandise for Sonic, alongside Sega’s playful rivalry with Mario Kart World.

Sega Unveils Sonic’s 35th Anniversary Celebrations

New Calendar Showcases Exclusive 35th Anniversary Logo and Art

Sonic the Hedgehog will celebrate its 35th anniversary in 2026, with Sega already rolling out plans for the milestone. An Amazon listing from Sega reveals pre-orders for the Sonic the Hedgehog 2026 Wall Calendar, complete with four bonus notecards, are now open.

The calendar features exclusive artwork of Sonic and a unique 35th anniversary logo. Its cover image suggests a journey through Sonic’s history, showcasing game art from 1991 to today. The description states, “Dash into adventure with Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th anniversary 12-month retrospective calendar. Packed with original game art from Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) to Sonic Frontiers (2022), this calendar is a must-have for fans of all ages. Speed on!”

The purchase also includes four die-cut notecards featuring popular characters like Sonic, Amy, Knuckles, and Tails, which can be transformed into 3D standing figures. Per the listing, the Sonic 35th Anniversary Wall Calendar is available for pre-order on Amazon and will ship starting August 19, 2025.

Sega Throws Playful Jab at Mario Kart World

Meanwhile, the Sonic franchise is revving up for the 2025 launch of Sonic Racing: Crossworlds. However, it faces competition, as Nintendo revealed Mario Kart World during a Nintendo Direct focused on the Switch 2. Mario Kart World is slated for release on June 5, 2025, alongside the Switch 2.

On April 3, Sega posted on Twitter (X), taking a lighthearted jab at Nintendo’s Mario Kart World announcement. The post began, “A thrilling day for global racing games!” seemingly acknowledging Mario Kart World’s reveal. Yet, Sega added that Sonic Racing: Crossworlds will be the “only upcoming kart racer you’ll want to play with friends.” Sega and Nintendo have long shared a friendly rivalry, which continues with Crossworlds and Mario Kart World.

This year sets the stage for an exciting clash in kart racing, with two industry giants launching beloved titles. While Crossworlds will be available across all platforms, Mario Kart World aims to leverage the Switch 2’s innovative features.

Ultimately, fans stand to win with the high-quality and engaging experiences promised by both Crossworlds and Mario Kart World. Sonic Racing: Crossworlds is set to launch in 2025 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, though no specific release date has been confirmed.

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