Sonic Central 2024: Here Are All the Biggest Sonic the Hedgehog Announcements for 2025
The heavily-anticipated Sonic Central 2024 stream from Sega is now kicking off, and fans of the blue blur have plenty to look forward to in 2025. The stream started 9am Pacific / 12pm Eastern / 5pm UK on September 24 and offered a look at lining up new projects, collaborations and events next year. Here’s everything that was announced during the event, from new games to exclusive merchandise.
Sonic Rumble — Sega’s take on a battle royale — Is Coming In Winter 2024
Sonic Rumble is a battle royale-style game first announced in May, and Sega has now narrowed down the release window. Sonic Rumble sees you controlling a range of Sonic characters, racing against each other to grab the No. 1 spot and is scheduled to launch this winter on PC and mobile. It will include gameplay similar to that of Fall Guys where players compete in gameshow-like challenges and face the threat of being eliminated at all times. This 32-player battle game says you can “Go full throttle with Sonic” to “catch all of the action and speed”, for what’s sure to be some high stakes but also incredibly quick fun for Sonic fans.
Super Monkey Ball welcomes Sonic, skins and costumes announced
Good news, fans of Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble — new Sonic-themed downloadable content is available today. In other words, players can now pop themselves up into giant Sonic and Shadow-themed balls by dressing as the iconic hedgehog. The Sonic and Shadow ball skins included with the game for free on the eShop, while the Shadow Costume is available as paid DLC or via a Sega Pass.
Motorbike Helmets & Brick Building Sets (Sonic Theme)
The showcase also includes new Sonic the Hedgehog merchandise, as Sega took the chance to introduce a handful of Sonic-branded brick building sets including iconic players like Sonic, Shadow, Rouge and Knuckles. Speed lovers were not left out as a Shadow-themed motorcycle helmet was announced. Also announced by Sega were a handful of collectible figures, and a Sonic Generations-inspired Shadow the Hedgehog figure.
Special Themed Sonic Courses Coming to Topgolf
Topgolf Gets Sonic the Hedgehog! These Sonic Topgolf courses will debut at Topgolf venues nationwide soon. This is not your regular virtual golf, as these wacky courses will include obstacles and ring collecting challenges to make things more interesting. Sega did not disclose any specifics on a release date, but stated that these Sonic golf courses would be “available in the near future.”
Now what s left for Sonic in 2025?
More than the average Sonic Central presentation which focused on current projects (along with a mountain of merchandise), fans were given an indication that 2025 is where the party kicks off. Existing projects like Sonic X Shadow Generations saw new info, as well as teases for the yet to be announced Sonic 3rd Film The show also promises new dates and cities on the Sonic Symphony World Tour, which will continue through next year. While no new Sonic game was definitively announced, the teaser ramped up rumors of a potential mainline, spin-off or even classic game remake.
Conclusion
Naturally, the Sonic Central 2024 stream has shed some light on what fans can expect well into 2025—and beyond—as new games such as Sonic Rumble and additional merchandise and event teasers have all been announced. Here is Sega combining eggs, flour and sugar to bake a Sonic the Hedgehog that would entertain people and keep them engaged for years ahead. From long time fans to players new and old, there’s something for Sonic this year!