35 years after its initial release, Sonic The Hedgehog has been confirmed to receive an official re-release on Sega Genesis consoles. Sonic played a significant role in popularizing the Sega Genesis in the 90s and has been a critical IP for the Japanese company, serving as its widely recognized mascot. But the blue hedgehog's saga started with the exact same games that are now getting a brand-new release in 2026.
New games coming to the Sega Genesis are rare enough to pique some gamers' curiosity. But an actual, high-quality, official cartridge for an iconic 2D platformer like Sonic the Hedgehog is so significant that it might make gamers who don't even own the Sega Genesis console reach for their wallets.
A new developer update confirms that an upcoming Game Boy Color game is on track to release in mid-to-late September 2026.
Celebrating Sonic's 35th anniversary, iam8bit has partnered with Sega to revive the first two installments of the franchise with brand-new special cartridge releases. The Sonic The Hedgehog 1 & 2 cartridges will be compatible with NTSC Sega Genesis consoles, and each will cost $99.99 USD, with pre-orders currently open at iam8bit. The...
