Sonic Celebrates 35 Years with New Calendar and Art

Sonic the Hedgehog is revving up for its monumental 35th anniversary in 2026, as teased by a recent Amazon listing. Dive into the details about the exciting new art and merchandise, along with Sega's playful nod to the upcoming Mario Kart World.

Sega Teases Sonic 35th Anniversary Plans

New Calendar Features 35th Anniversary Logo and Art

As Sonic the Hedgehog gears up to celebrate its 35th anniversary in 2026, Sega is already setting the stage for a spectacular celebration. An Amazon listing by Sega has opened pre-orders for the Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary 2026 Wall Calendar, which comes with 4 bonus notecards.

This exclusive calendar showcases unique artwork of Sonic, along with a fresh 35th anniversary logo. The cover photo from the listing suggests that the calendar will take fans on a nostalgic journey through Sonic's history, featuring game art spanning from 1991 to the present. The product description promises, "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 calendar, the purchase includes 4 die-cut notecards featuring beloved characters like Sonic, Amy, Knuckles, and Tails, which can be transformed into 3D self-standing figures. According to the listing, you can pre-order Sonic’s 35th Anniversary Wall Calendar on Amazon, with shipping scheduled to begin on August 19, 2025.

Sega Takes a Jab at Mario Kart World

Meanwhile, the Sonic franchise is also preparing for the launch of Sonic Racing: Crossworlds in 2025. However, it's not the only kart-racing game hitting the market this year, as Nintendo unveiled Mario Kart World during the Nintendo Direct focused on the Switch 2. Mario Kart World is slated for release alongside the Switch 2 on June 5, 2025.

In a playful move, Sega took to Twitter (X) on April 3 to seemingly celebrate the announcement of Mario Kart World, starting with "Big day for worldly racing games!" Yet, they quickly followed up by asserting 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 to thrive, with CrossWorlds and Mario Kart World set to compete head-to-head.

2025 is shaping up to be a thrilling 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 this competition, as both CrossWorlds and Mario Kart World promise high-quality and enjoyable gaming 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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