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Sonic Team Boss Teases More 35th Anniversary “Surprises”
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka has confirmed that further announcements are still to come as part of Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary celebrations, though he declined to reveal any details. Speaking to Pocket Tactics, Iizuka said Sega wants the anniversary year to honour Sonic's history while also looking forward, spanning games, music, events, collaborations and merchandise, with some surprises deliberately being kept under wraps to avoid tipping off eagle-eyed fans.
Announcements made so far include a shadow-dropped Sonic Frontiers – Definitive Edition for Switch 2, two Switch compilation collections, a second season for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, ongoing free and paid DLC, various product reveals and a concert tour planned later in the year. Iizuka said he hopes the remaining reveals will appeal to fans "from every era" and urged people to keep following official channels for updates.
In short
- Sonic Team's Iizuka teases undisclosed 35th anniversary surprises still to come.
- Recent reveals include Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition and CrossWorlds season two.
- A concert tour and further announcements are planned later this year.
Explained simply
Sonic the Hedgehog is a video game character created by Sega, a Japanese entertainment company. Since his first game in 1991, Sonic has appeared in many games and other products, building a following across several generations.
Sega’s Sonic Team develops the series, and Takashi Iizuka leads the team. Anniversary celebrations can include games, music, events and merchandise, reflecting how the character has grown beyond the original games and giving long-time fans and newer audiences ways to take part.