Sonic Celebrates 35 Years with New Calendar and Art

Sonic the Hedgehog is revving up for its 35th anniversary, and a recent Amazon listing has given fans a glimpse into what Sega has in store. Dive in to discover the fresh artwork and merchandise planned for Sonic's milestone, as well as Sega's playful jab at Mario Kart World.

Sega Teases Sonic 35th Anniversary Plans

New Calendar Features 35th Anniversary Logo and Art

Sonic the Hedgehog is set to celebrate its 35th anniversary in 2026, and Sega is already laying the groundwork for the festivities. 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.

The calendar boasts exclusive artwork of Sonic, complete with a new 35th anniversary logo. The cover photo hints that it will chronicle Sonic's journey with game art spanning from 1991 to the present. The calendar's description states, "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, the purchase includes 4 die-cut notecards featuring popular characters like Sonic, Amy, Knuckles, and Tails, which can be transformed into 3D self-standing figures. According to the listing, pre-orders for Sonic’s 35th Anniversary Wall Calendar are open on Amazon, with shipping starting on August 19, 2025.

Sega Takes a Jab at Mario Kart World

Meanwhile, 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 the Nintendo Direct for Switch 2. Mario Kart World is slated for release alongside the Switch 2 on June 5, 2025.

On April 3, Sega took to Twitter (X) with what seemed like a friendly jab at Nintendo's announcement. The post began with "Big day for worldly racing games!", seemingly celebrating Mario Kart World's reveal. But Sega quickly followed up by declaring that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds would be the "ONLY upcoming kart racer you can play with your friends." This playful rivalry between Sega and Nintendo continues to fuel excitement, especially with the upcoming releases of CrossWorlds and Mario Kart World.

2025 is shaping up to be a thrilling and competitive year for kart racing enthusiasts, as two industry giants prepare to launch their eagerly awaited titles. While CrossWorlds will be available across multiple platforms, Mario Kart World aims to leverage the innovative features of the upcoming Switch 2.

Ultimately, fans are the real winners here, with both CrossWorlds and Mario Kart World promising high-quality and enjoyable experiences. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is scheduled for 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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