Sonic the Hedgehog is revving up for its 35th anniversary in 2026, and Sega has already started the celebration with exciting new merchandise. A recent Amazon listing reveals that pre-orders are now open for the Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary 2026 Wall Calendar, which includes 4 bonus notecards.
New Calendar Features 35th Anniversary Logo and Art
The calendar is packed with exclusive artwork celebrating Sonic's legacy, highlighted by a fresh 35th anniversary logo. The cover photo showcases a journey through Sonic's history, featuring game art from 1991 to the present. The calendar's description promises a thrilling 12-month retrospective: "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!"
Alongside the calendar, buyers will receive 4 die-cut notecards featuring beloved characters like 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, with shipping set to start on August 19, 2025.
Sega Takes a Jab at Mario Kart World
In another exciting development, Sega is preparing for the release of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds in 2025. This comes amidst the buzz around Nintendo's announcement of Mario Kart World, set to launch alongside the Switch 2 on June 5, 2025.
Sega playfully acknowledged the competition on Twitter (X) on April 3, with a post that read, "Big day for worldly racing games!" While seemingly celebrating Mario Kart World, Sega added that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds would be the "ONLY upcoming kart racer you can play with your friends." This friendly rivalry between Sega and Nintendo is set to continue with these two anticipated titles.
The year 2025 is shaping up to be a thrilling time for kart racing fans, with both Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Mario Kart World promising high-quality gameplay. While CrossWorlds will be available on multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, and PC, Mario Kart World aims to leverage the new features of the Switch 2.
Ultimately, fans are set to benefit from this friendly competition, enjoying the innovation and excitement both games are expected to bring. For the latest updates on Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, be sure to check out our dedicated article.
