Sonic The Hedgehog Unveils 35th Anniversary Calendar and Art

Sonic the Hedgehog is gearing up for its 35th anniversary, as revealed by a recent listing on Amazon. Read on to learn more about the new art and merchandise for Sonic and 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 will celebrate its 35th Anniversary in 2026, and Sega is already preparing for the festivities. A recent Amazon listing by Sega offers pre-orders for the Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary 2026 Wall Calendar, which comes with 4 bonus notecards.

The calendar showcases exclusive artwork of Sonic, featuring a new 35th anniversary logo. The cover photo suggests that the calendar will trace the history of Sonic, showcasing game art from 1991 to the present. The description reads, "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!"

The calendar also includes 4 die-cut notecards featuring popular characters such as 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 and will start shipping on August 19, 2025.

Sega Takes a Jab at Mario Kart World

On the other hand, the Sonic franchise is preparing for the release of Sonic Racing: Crossworlds in 2025. This release coincides with Nintendo's announcement of Mario Kart World, which is set to launch alongside the Switch 2 on June 5, 2025.

Sega playfully responded to Nintendo's announcement on Twitter (X) on April 3, saying, "Big day for worldly racing games!" while hinting that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be the "ONLY upcoming kart racer you can play with your friends." This friendly rivalry between Sega and Nintendo continues with CrossWorlds and Mario Kart World.

2025 promises to be an exhilarating year for kart racing enthusiasts, with two industry giants launching highly anticipated 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 stand to benefit the most from these high-quality and engaging kart racing games. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is slated for release in 2025 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, though a specific release date has not yet been announced.

To stay updated on the latest developments regarding Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, check out our article below!