Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic the Hedgehog’s Club Chaos is Coming to New York City!

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Following Sonic the Hedgehog’s birthday celebration in June, fans across the US were invited by Sonic Creative Officer Takashi Iizuka himself to join the Sonic Squad and participate in the Chaos Hunt. Fans journeyed to Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, New York City, and across cyberspace as they collected Chaos Emeralds in real life & online for a chance to win Sonic exclusive prizes. Now that all the Emeralds have been recovered, Sonic & friends can finally power the party 35 years in the making.

This coming October, SEGA presents CLUB CHAOS: A Sonic 35th Anniversary Celebration – a once-in-a-lifetime event Sonic the Hedgehog fans won’t want to miss. On Friday October 9, the portal to Club Chaos opens as the Blue Blur launches NYC’s coolest underground hangout for one night only: an immersive experience featuring live music & DJ sets, exclusive merch, retro art & gaming, Sonic-themed food & beverage, and so much more as fans are invited to navigate from zone to zone and immerse themselves in the world of Sonic the Hedgehog as we celebrate his legacy across 35 years of speed.

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Hands-On Preview: Sonic the Hedgehog Pinball by Jersey Jack Pinball

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Can you believe that despite being a video game icon for 35 years, the Sonic the Hedgehog series has never had a full size pinball machine? SEGA actually came close. In 1994, SEGA purchased Data East Pinball Inc. and established SEGA Pinball, which was subsequently sold in 1999 to become Stern Pinball. However, even with SEGA being in the pinball industry at the peak of Sonic’s popularity, they never once thought to release a Sonic pinball machine. Fast forward to 2026, the year of Sonic’s 35th anniversary, and thanks to Chicagoland-based Jersey Jack Pinball it has finally happened! Sonic has a pinball machine.

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Sonic R singer, TJ Davis, launches Kickstarter for a Sonic Frontiers vocal track cover EP [Updated 8/15 Kickstarter Successful]

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TJ Davis is apparently as big of a fan of Sonic’s Open-Zone game debut, or at least its music, as I am.

The legendary singer who lent her vocal talent to Sonic R and Metropolis Street Racer has marked her grand return to Sonic the Hedgehog music with a new EP featuring her own covers of some of the vocal tracks from Sonic Frontiers. The EP, titled “New Frontiers”, will feature reimaginings of four vocal tracks from the game as well as one new, original song inspired by the Sonic the Hedgehog community at large and their kindness and passion towards creatives like her who were part of Sonic at one point. The campaign is looking to raise £15,000 pound sterling (About $20,154 USD currently) in order to print various physical copies of the EP on CD and vinyl records, along with gauging interest in future physical musical releases. Maybe more Sonic and/or Sega themed projects will come of that?

The campaign runs until August 16th, 2026, and to help sell everyone on this EP, TJ Davis is also releasing new music videos for the five songs on New Frontiers weekly throughout the timeframe of the Kickstarter campaign. As of this writing, she has currently debuted her version of I’m Here on YouTube. Check in past the break to see that video and the other four, which will be added to the article as they are uploaded online. You’ll also find more info about the Kickstarter and a link to it, should you decide you wanna throw down some rings on it.

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Sonic the Hedgehog and the Chaos Hunt Head to San Diego Comic Con 2026!

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Sonic Squad get ready! A fourth Chaos Emerald is landing, this time around San Diego Comic Con! Fans attending SDCC or who live in the area are welcome to stop by and check out the fourth Chaos Emerald drop, take pictures, and meet Sonic and Tails. There will also be special prizes for the first 100 and 250 fans, so make sure to get there early! More details on the San Diego Emerald Drop can be found below:

  • WHAT

    • Fourth Chaos Emerald Drop in San Diego

  • WHERE

  • WHEN

    • Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM PT

  • WHO

    • Both Sonic and Tails will be available to hang out and take pictures with fans!

  • Additional Details

    • The first 100 fans will receive a free Chaos Hunt shirt, and the first 250 fans will receive an exclusive Tails and Yellow Emerald enamel collectible pin.

    • Fans will also be able to scan a QR code to collect the Emerald on their phones for a chance to win the grand prize of an all expenses paid trip to Club Chaos in October! Fans will also have a chance to win the exclusive San Diego prize – the Leblon Delienne Sonic Statue.

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SEGA and iam8bit Celebrate Sonic The Hedgehog’s 35th Birthday with Upcoming 35 Years of Speed: The Sonic Art Exhibit and Fan Art Showcase

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SEGA is teaming up with iam8bit to celebrate 35 years of Sonic the Hedgehog this year with 35 Years of Speed: The Sonic Art Exhibit. Taking place during the PAX West weekend in Seattle and later in September in Los Angeles, these special exhibitions showcase original works from more than 30 renowned artists, each reimagining iconic moments, characters, worlds, and memories from across Sonic’s rich history, along with historical artwork from SEGA’s archives. The gallery will also house fan art submissions from the community that can be submitted starting today!

  • Seattle Art Exhibit: 9/4/26 – 9/6/26 from 11:00am to 7:00pm PT (PAX West Weekend)

    • 210 Gallery

                     301 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

  • LA Art Exhibit: 9/26/26 – 9/27/26 from 11:00am to 7:00pm PT

    • ARK/8

                     115 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Additionally, SEGA and iam8bit are excited to announce The Sonic Fan Art Showcase.  For 35 years, Sonic has inspired generations through unforgettable worlds, iconic moments, and stories that continue to live on through the fans. Now, we’re inviting the community to help build a fan-built visual compilation of the Sonic Universe. Submissions are open today, and artists and fans around the world are invited to reimagine and bring to life iconic moments from across the Sonic universe.

Selected artists will earn a place in the global celebration of Sonic’s origins and evolution, showcasing how Sonic’s story and world have raced across generations, borders and mediums. Standout submissions will be selected for a “best of” visual showcase on SEGA’s official social media channels and website, and a select few will be featured at the 35 Years of Speed: The Sonic Art Exhibits.

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Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th anniversary is today

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The year is 1991. Movies like Terminator 2: Judgement Day- Hang on! You’ve read this before!

Today marks the 35th anniversary of the launch of the original Sonic the Hedgehog video game on Genesis/Mega-Drive. The game launched first in North America on June 23rd, 1991 and moved Genesis consoles off of retail shelves like no other game before or after. From that moment on, Sega and the rest of the world would be changed forever.

Sonic has gone on to be one of the world’s most beloved and recognizable video game icons, with an unforgettable and way past cool charm and personality that still wins the hearts of many. In all these years, we’ve seen him in platformers, puzzle games, racing games, fighting games, and even an interactive popcorn dispenser and a free mystery visual novel. He’s crossed over into movies, TV, comics, and with many other media franchises. He made many curious enough to try topping their hot dogs with chili, or to figure out what a hedgehog even is. Above all, however, his games are just loads of fun and still as playable now as they were the day they came out.

It’s difficult to imagine what the last 35 years could’ve looked like if Sonic never came into our lives, but can we be certain he’ll stick around for the next 35 years? Honestly, is grass green? Is water wet? Seriously though, go on past the break as we take a brief look at Sonic’s past, the influence he’s had on the world, and whatever the future holds for the world’s most famous hedgehog. Let’s do it to it.

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Melodies Zone debuts massive fan remix album for Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th anniversary

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You ask even the most jaded Sonic haters out there if there’s one thing they like about Sonic games, and they’re most likely to say its the music. Sonic seldom has a lacking soundtrack to go with any of the games, and to celebrate the 35th anniversary of this beloved franchise, Melodies Zone has come back with a new album of fan remixes of many of the most memorable songs throughout those 35 years.

Here, you’ll find a staggering 56 remixes from many known Melodies Zone composers like Hotline Sehwani, Lian Fort, Chief Takinawa, and Pixel Boy, as well as many brand new artists. Most of the games from the entire series are represented here, from the original game that started it all up to Sonic Racing: Crossworlds. Most of the remixes are relaxing, downtempo lo-fi, jazzhop, and chillhop, serving as perfect background tunes for relaxing or working with comforting memories of enjoying your favorite Sonic games to get you through the day, but there are a couple from a variety of more high energy music genres such as metal, drum & bass, and future funk to compliment a workout that Sonic himself would find fulfilling.

Sounds like a good listen? Come on in past the break and get ready to juice and jam.

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Sonic the Hedgehog Gets New Merch Collab with The Wobbles

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Today, SEGA and The Woobles announced the upcoming Sonic x The Woobles Collection, launching today! This is the first collaboration between the two and brings some iconic Sonic characters to life.

This collection will feature three unique kits:

  • Sonic the Hedgehog
  • Tails
  • Knuckles

Along with a special mystery accessory kit, designed to add an extra element of surprise and creativity. Each kit has been thoughtfully curated and are designed for novices and experts alike to enjoy! You can purchase the Sonic x The Wobble collection on the official website.

 

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Sonic Teams Up With McLaren Racing for High-Speed Miami Fan Event

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Fans of McLaren Racing and Sonic the Hedgehog are getting a high-speed crossover this week as SEGA heads to Miami for the McLaren Racing Live: Miami celebration. From April 29 through May 3, fans can visit Regatta Harbor to experience a special Sonic-themed activation alongside live race broadcasts throughout the weekend.

The interactive fan experience will feature a variety of activities, including photo opportunities, mascot appearances, exclusive merchandise, and more. Fans who can’t make it to Miami will also be able to join the fun through a special Sonic Rumble Party collaboration event tied to McLaren Racing.

One of the featured attractions is the “Sonic Speed Trap,” where attendees can race down a track to see if they have what it takes to match Sonic’s speed. After crossing the finish line, participants will receive a custom photo capturing their “supersonic blur” moment.

Fans will also have the chance to meet Sonic himself alongside Tails, who will be making his first public mascot appearance at the event. Both characters will be available throughout the five-day celebration for meet-and-greets and photo opportunities.

Meanwhile, players of Sonic Rumble can take part in the Sonic Rumble Party x McLaren Racing Mission Event running from April 28 through May 13. During the collaboration, players can unlock a special McLaren Racing Sonic skin along with themed decals, logo plates, and other in-game items.

The McLaren Racing Live: Miami event is free and open to the public.

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Kristen Bell announced as voice of Amy Rose in ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 4’ movie

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Via The Hollywood Reporter comes the news that Amy Rose in the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 4 movie has a voice actress, and that is Kristen Bell! Long suffering parents like myself best know her as the voice of Anna in the Frozen films from Disney, and gamers may know her as the voice of Lucy Stillman in the Assassin’s Creed franchise. On TV she is best known for Veronica Mars, Heroes and The Good Place and has appeared in a number of films over the years.

Little else about Sonic 4 has been revealed, even the reveal article fails to confirm any live action actors returning with the only returning crew member name checked being director Jeff Fowler.

Are you excited for the casting announcement? Who would you have preferred if not? Sound off in the comments below!

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Basic Fun!/Arcade1Up show off a brand new Sonic the Hedgehog home arcade cabinet at Toy Fair 2026

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Arcade1up, hot off of their recent acquisition by Basic Fun!, have come to the International Toy Fair 2026 in New York City to show off their latest home arcade cabinets releasing later this year. This includes a new Ms. Pac-Man cabinet with the usual Namco arcade classics and a new WWE Wrestlefest cabinet featuring that game and a few other classics by Technos Japan, but the most relevant for us is their 3rd and most recent collaboration with Sega (And probably their least exciting to date): a Sonic the Hedgehog arcade cabinet. This is an all-new original upright cabinet that, so far, features Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine, and Sonic 3D Blast.

Despite these games having no prior history in arcade settings (Maybe some, technically, though I doubt these versions of these games will be included), they’re all coming soon to a new arcade cabinet meant for your home arcade/Sonic gaming space. The cabinet itself is assumed to be of the typical build quality as all of Arcade1up’s more recent cabinets, including the others shown off at this year’s International Toy Fair, so you’ll likely be able to play them all just fine here. Any other special features this may have are likely to be announced at a later date as this cabinet comes closer to its release.

I know you must be chomping at the power pellet to get this wholly unexciting new arcade machine, so check in after the break to hear more.

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SEGA announces “End of Service” for Sonic the Hedgehog 1 & 2 for Apple and Android devices

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SEGA has announced an “End of Service” for the 2013 remasters of Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2, available on Apple and Android devices. The remasters got a lot of attention when revealed back in 2013, namely because prominent fan game developers Christian Whitehead (“Taxman”) and Simon Thomley (“Stealth”) were behind the remasters. The two would go on to develop Sonic Mania, which no doubt was a gig they earned thanks to their work on the 2013 remasters.

The remasters were so good that many (myself included) see them as the best way to play the games, even beating out their reissues in Sonic Origins and the M2 versions released on Nintendo platforms. Heck, they were named our favorite SEGA games of 2013! Fans might be having deja vu as SEGA delisted Sonic CD and Sonic 4 Episodes 1&2 in May 2025. 

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SEGA and Realm Announce First Ever Sonic the Hedgehog Audio Drama Series – Sonic Presents: The Chaotix Casefiles

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SEGA today has announced Sonic the Hedgehog Presents: The Chaotix Casefiles, a brand-new narrative podcast from SEGA of America, Inc. in partnership with Realm. The series debuts on January 27, 2026, with Realm managing distribution everywhere that podcasts are available and representing the show for ad sales.

The Chaotix Casefiles features the official Sonic video game voice cast reprising their roles, including Roger Craig Smith as Sonic the Hedgehog, Keith Silverstein as Vector the Crocodile, Matthew Mercer as Espio the Chameleon, Colleen O’Shaughnessey as Charmy Bee, with many other fan-favorites to appear throughout the season.

The production is helmed by a team of creative talent deeply rooted in the world of animation and gaming. Directed by Ian Jones-Quartey (OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes, Steven Universe), with lead writer Dan Jolley (Transformers, Dying Light, Superman), and a writers’ room with Ian Flynn and Evan Stanley, who have extensive experience with the Sonic franchise. Check out the full press release for the upcoming podcast below!

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