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Sonic the Hedgehog @sonic-official.bsky.social · 2d

Minecraft is joining the race on October 8th!

The Minecraft Festival kicks off October 9th at 8:00pm (ET) and goes until October 11th at 7:59pm (ET). You can join in even if you don't have the pack!

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is available now!

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Sonic the Hedgehog @sonic-official.bsky.social · 2d

We're going for the gold.

We're excited to announce our upcoming "Olympic Rings" licensing collaboration with the International Olympic Committee celebrating the Olympic Brand and Sonic the Hedgehog!

Stay tuned for more info in 2026!

Sonic, Tails, Shadow, Amy, and Knuckles with the text, "Olympic Dream"

Sonic speeds to the left in Olympic colors with the text, "Going for gold"

A silhouetted Sonic snowboards with a trail of Olympic colors behind him

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Sonic the Hedgehog @sonic-official.bsky.social · 4d

We raced all the way to Marina Bay in Singapore to join McLaren for a race that could change everything!

October 5 2025. Singapore. Sonic and Shadow race side by side in orange McLaren racecars with Shadow's vehicle close behind Sonic's.

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Sonic the Hedgehog @sonic-official.bsky.social · 4d

We've made it to the final lap...the Grand Finals of the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Twitch Rivals competition is beginning now!

Only one person (per bracket) will be crowned the winner.

Tune in: twitch.tv/twitchrivals

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Sonic the Hedgehog @sonic-official.bsky.social · 5d

We made a special new cover for our manga Sonic the Hedgehog: Blue Racer featuring McLaren to celebrate our arrival in Singapore!

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Sonic the Hedgehog @sonic-official.bsky.social · 5d

Whether it’s home runs, touchdowns, or slam dunks — Sonic’s got you covered. 🏀🏈⚾ The NEW Sonic Sports Collection just dropped on Amazon in US & EU.

Link: amzn.to/4mMLhGe

Sonic the Hedgehog merch drop. Image displays a white/blue long-sleeved shirt featuring Sonic playing baseball alongside the text, "Fast Ball" and a red hoodie featuring Sonic with a catcher's mitt.

Sonic the Hedgehog merch drop. Image displays an orange t-shirt featuring Sonic playing basketball alongside the text "GHZ Basketball Team" and a black tank top featuring Sonic with a basketball.

Sonic the Hedgehog merch drop. Image displays a green t-shirt featuring Sonic catching a football alongside the text, "Sonic Football League" and a white sweater featuring Sonic running with a football alongside the text "Touchdown".

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Sonic the Hedgehog @sonic-official.bsky.social · 7d

We're so back.

New Sonic the Hedgehog x Puma collection.

Coming October 30th.

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Sonic the Hedgehog @sonic-official.bsky.social · 8d

What happens when two speedsters come together?

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Sonic the Hedgehog @sonic-official.bsky.social · 8d

The race results are in! Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is a winner!

We're in it for the long haul - pick up the Digital Deluxe edition to secure all the iconic guest characters, vehicles, courses, & more from some of your favorite franchises.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is out now!

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Accolades Trailer

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Sonic the Hedgehog @sonic-official.bsky.social · 11d

No time for a pit stop, the European Twitch Rivals Qualifiers are starting soon!

The top 6 from each group will join in the Grand Finals on October 3rd!

Tune in: twitch.tv/twitchrivals

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds European Qualifier competition on Twitch Rivals on September 27th at 10am PT / 7pm CET. The "Racers Group" includes Ponce, Scrapie, Seapeekay, Sakor_, 360Chrism, Lars_tm, Repaz, TrilluXe, Dennsen86, Wingo, Spammiej, and TheOrionSound. The "Cruisers Group" includes Ultia, Hasi, deme, owengejuicetv, Fufu, Dhalucard, AnnieFuchsia, DrFeelgood, CHLOE, BehavingBeardly, HortyUnderscore, and PSP1G. Only the top 6 of each category will advance to the Grand Finals!

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Sonic the Hedgehog @sonic-official.bsky.social · 11d

The race is on! The North American Twitch Rivals Qualifiers are starting soon! 🏁

Only the top 6 from each group will advance to the Grand Finals...

Tune in at 2pm PT: twitch.tv/twitchrivals

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds North American Qualifier competition on Twitch Rivals on September 26th at 2pm PT / 11pm CET. The "Racers Group" includes CONEY, Xwater, Phillie, Fir_, Dangers, firedragon, NobetOfU, Linkus7, GamesCage, GrandPooBear, Burr, and Skootish. The "Cruisers Group" includes Sykkuno, RealKatieB, CorgiCam, pokelawls, Rainhoe, DrGluon, LilAggy, chibidoki, AxialMatt, Kruzadar, SteveSuptic, and Nyxpip. Only the top 6 of each category will advance to the Grand Finals!

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Sonic the Hedgehog @sonic-official.bsky.social · 13d

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is now available!

Buy now: RaceCrossWorlds.com

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Sonic the Hedgehog @sonic-official.bsky.social · 13d

There's more content racing around the corner in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds!

Digital Deluxe Edition owners will gain access to special characters, vehicles, and tracks through our Season Pass.

All players will also be able to enjoy Free Content Drops through 2026. Stay tuned!

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Sonic the Hedgehog @sonic-official.bsky.social · 13d

Did someone say Mega Man in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds?

Oh, yeah. We did.

Mega Man AND Proto Man are joining the race alongside the new Wily Castle course, the Rush Roadstar vehicle, and of course that legendary theme song!

Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFw6...

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds | Mega Man Reveal Trailer

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Sonic the Hedgehog @sonic-official.bsky.social · 13d

Soon...

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Sonic the Hedgehog @sonic-official.bsky.social · 16d

It's time to burn rubber in the final stretch of the biggest race of the year.

Cross into new dimensions & unleash the full power of your ultimate racing machine in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. There's only room for one on top of the winner's podium.

Come Race on Our Level.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Launch Trailer

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Sonic the Hedgehog @sonic-official.bsky.social · 16d

If you pre-ordered the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Digital Deluxe Edition, you can play...NOW!

Starting today, the virtual singer Hatsune Miku joins in a free update as the first Dash-type character!

*Note: Early Unlock is not available on Nintendo Switch

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Sonic the Hedgehog @sonic-official.bsky.social · 18d

Happy Batman Day!

We made some art to celebrate our one-year partnership with DC Comics! Here's to more action-packed adventures and saving the day!

Art by: Patrick Gleason
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Sonic the Hedgehog @sonic-official.bsky.social · 18d

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Tune in to our first Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds tournament through Twitch Rivals!

▶️ NA Qualifiers: September 26th @ 2:00pm PT
▶️ EU Qualifiers: September 27th @ 10:00am PT
▶️ Finals: October 3rd @ 12:00pm PT

48 racers. 1 winner per bracket.

Watch on Twitch Rivals!

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Twitch Rivals Announce Trailer

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Sonic the Hedgehog @sonic-official.bsky.social · 19d

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Spin Dash is now available in Sonic Dream Team! You can unlock this Power for Sonic, Amy & Shadow with your XP.

Completing the music-themed costume collection, Popstar Amy and Rockstar Rouge have been added!

Grab Sonic Dream Team today, exclusively on Apple Arcade!

Sonic Dream Team - Rock 'n' Roll Update Trailer

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Sonic the Hedgehog @sonic-official.bsky.social · 20d

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Get ready to drift across dimensions with the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' main theme song: - Cross the Worlds - featuring James Bourne!

Speed into Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds one week from today!

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds OST | Main Theme: Sonic Racing - Cross the Worlds - (Lyric Video)

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Sonic the Hedgehog @sonic-official.bsky.social · 20d

The free, single-player Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds demo is out now! Have you stepped into the race yet?

Pre-order Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds today!

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Sonic the Hedgehog @sonic-official.bsky.social · 22d

See it, wear it, live it! Show off your love for the hit Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds animation with the exclusive gear! Available on Amazon in US and EU.

Link: amzn.to/465MvqV

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Sonic the Hedgehog @sonic-official.bsky.social · 23d

Feel the pride and joy of winning a big race in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds in just TEN DAYS!

Speed on over and pre-order Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds today!

Art by: @callmedante.bsky.social

Overhead view of a winner's podium in Apotos with Dr. Eggman propping up Sage as she smiles and holds a first-place trophy. Metal Sonic is seen casually lying down holding its third-place trophy while eyeing Sage. An abundance of Hero, Neutral, and Dark Chao surround the podium while gazing up at the racers.

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Sonic the Hedgehog @sonic-official.bsky.social · 23d

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Leave the open road behind and come race on our level.

Early Unlock is live one week from today for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Digital Deluxe Edition owners*, so pre-order the game here: RaceCrossWorlds.com

*Early Unlock not available for Nintendo Switch

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Come Race on Our Level Commercial

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