Sonic turns 35: a new game in development and Sonic Pico Park on November 12
At the Tokyo Game Show, Sonic Team confirmed it is working on a new “mainline” Sonic. Meanwhile, the blue hedgehog is lining up release after release for his 35th anniversary.
Born in 1991 on the Mega Drive, Sonic the Hedgehog blows out 35 candles this year. And SEGA has no intention of letting the occasion slip by: a new game confirmed, a co-op party game, an update for its racing game… Here's a roundup of a packed anniversary.
A new “mainline” Sonic in the works
This is the news that got fans talking at the Tokyo Game Show in September 2026. In an interview with the Japanese site 4Gamer, Takashi Iizuka, the series' longtime producer at Sonic Team, confirmed that a new game in the main series is in development.
No title, platforms or date for now. Iizuka does, however, promise a new way to play, with changes affecting the characters, the story and the gameplay systems. He cites as examples the Color Powers of Sonic Colors and the “open zone” structure of Sonic Frontiers, whose potential has apparently not yet been fully tapped.
The producer also recalled that at the series' lowest point, SEGA's management had considered shutting down the franchise altogether, before the 2020 movie turned everything around.
Sonic Pico Park, on November 12
More concretely: Sonic Pico Park launches on November 12, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch and PC (Steam). Developed with TECOPARK, the studio behind the famous Pico Park, it's a co-op puzzle game for 2 to 8 players, locally or online, with cross-play between platforms.
Every character can use Sonic's Spin Dash, and the levels bring back the series' rings, loops and springs. Silver, Blaze, Big, Cream and Cheese are among the playable characters announced.
And also…
- Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds begins its “second year” on November 3, with updates and new free characters.
- Nex Playground: SEGA has teamed up with Nex to bring a Sonic game to its motion-sensing family console, planned for the fourth quarter of 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a new Sonic game in development?
Yes. Takashi Iizuka, producer at Sonic Team, confirmed it at the Tokyo Game Show in September 2026, without revealing a title, platforms or a date.
What is the release date of Sonic Pico Park?
November 12, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch and PC (Steam).
How many players can play Sonic Pico Park?
From 2 to 8 players, locally or online, with cross-play between platforms.
How old is Sonic?
Sonic the Hedgehog was born in 1991 on the Mega Drive: the series celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2026.
Sources
- Sonic Producer Takashi Iizuka Confirms New Sonic Game Is in Development — GodisaGeek
- Sonic Team confirms new Sonic game is in development, promises a fresh take — Stevivor
- New mainline Sonic game confirmed — Power Up Gaming
- SONIC PICO PARK launches November 12 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC — Gematsu
- Sonic Pico Park brings co-op action puzzle fun to Switch 1 and 2 next month — Nintendo Life
- Nex and SEGA Announce Collaboration to Unleash Sonic Speed on Nex Playground in Q4 2026 — Business Wire
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