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SEGA says Sonic is a symbol that drives the company's broader IP strategy, but it missed its goal of globally expanding Sonic-related titles and the latest Sonic game didn’t meet sales expectations; the company will add selling power to each title, even as Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds sales were disappointing, with DLC plans (Godzilla and Evangelion) still on the horizon.
Hackaday covers LinuxMD, a project that boots a mainline Linux kernel on a Sega Megadrive (68000) using a nommu build from an SD card, delivering a minimal userland (smolutils/coreutils) on retro hardware and showcasing the playful limits of running Linux on classic consoles.
SEGA and Atlus launched a major Nintendo eShop sale covering Switch 2 and Switch titles, discounting more than 30 games (including Sonic Origins Plus, Unicorn Overlord, Etrian Odyssey HD/Origins Collection, Persona 5 Royal, and Yakuza bundles); the sale runs through July 9, 2026 (Two Point titles end July 1).
Sega announced two Sonic game collections for Nintendo Switch to mark Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th birthday: a Classic collection (Sonic Origins, Mania, Sonic Superstars) and a Modern collection (Sonic Frontiers, Colors Ultimate, Forces), both priced at $49.99 and releasing October 2026 with reversible anniversary covers; Sega also shadow-dropped Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition for Switch 2 this week.
Sega, teamed with iam8bit, is reissuing the original Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on $100 NTSC Genesis-compatible Legacy Cartridges to celebrate Sonic’s 35th anniversary. The sets ship in Q3 2026 and include a full-color booklet and restored artwork, with a rare “Chaos Emerald” variant appearing in 1 of every 8 cartridges. Pre-orders are live, and the releases echo iam8bit’s past legacy cartridges for classic games. Also announced during the anniversary stream are Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition for Switch 2 and two physical Switch collections (Classic Sonic: Origins, Mania, Superstars; Modern Sonic: Frontiers, Colors: Ultimate, Forces) due in October at $49.99. Sega’s broader 35th-anniversary plans include digital content, fan events, merch and more, plus a new narrative podcast.
SEGA releases Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition for Switch 2 at $49.99, bundling the base game with all updates and offering both digital and physical copies; save data can be transferred from the Switch version, and the package includes new content like 'The Final Horizon' along with other post-release updates to expand Sonic’s open-world adventure.
SEGA will host a Sonic the Hedgehog 35th birthday live stream on June 23 at 9:30 a.m. PT / 12:30 p.m. ET, available on YouTube and Twitch, featuring gameplay, activities, music, and a charity fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, with hosts Jacki Jing, GamesCage, RogersBase and a roster of guests.
SEGA says Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance fell short of expectations in its latest financial report despite strong reviews, and the company will continue supporting both with new DLC (including Godzilla and Evangelion) while Shinobi: Art of Vengeance will get a native Nintendo Switch 2 version later this year.
Sega says Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance underperformed despite strong reviews, prompting a major marketing overhaul that shifts from targeted ads to fandom, celebrity endorsements, and influencer recommendations. The company plans to globalize its publishing structure and transform its mindset toward building a broad ‘Fandom that drives sales.’ It also aims to release two new titles from flagship IPs by March 31, 2027, in addition to already announced games Stranger than Heaven and Personal 4 Revival, as part of a broader lineup including other high-profile titles.
SEGA announces Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on Sept 24, 2026, with improved resolution; a hand-drawn 2D action-platformer starring Joe Musashi, offering ninjutsu, Amulets, and new paths across more than a dozen stages; physical (game-key card) and digital releases include DLC and bonuses.
SEGA and Lizardcube announced a Switch 2 version of Shinobi: Art of Vengeance arriving September 24, with pre-orders available on Nintendo eShop. The game originally released in 2025 across PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC, and now the Switch 2 edition includes a Deluxe physical and digital package, plus the Deluxe Edition adds content like the SEGA Villains Stage. The Switch 2 version will start at $29.99 USD, with physical Deluxe and digital Deluxe editions also offered.
SEGA/Atlus announced the English voice cast for Persona 4 Revival, a 2027 remake of the 2008 RPG, with Nazeeh Tarsha as the Protagonist, Paul Castro Jr. as Yosuke Hanamura, Anne Yatco as Chie Satonaka, Brianna Knickerbocker as Yukiko Amagi, and Ari Thrash as Marie; a livestream will share more details, and the game is set to release February 18, 2027 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC with Game Pass, and Steam, with pre-orders available now.
Sega unveiled a life-size Sonic statue that reportedly contains Sonic’s DNA sealed inside a Chaos Emerald, created with artist collective Transeeds, and it will be on display at Sega Store Tokyo on June 23 as part of Sonic’s 35th anniversary celebrations.
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka said he'd love to have every Sonic game ever released playable on current hardware, but porting and remastering costs would be roughly the same as making a new title, so Sega is prioritizing new experiences. Sega has pursued remasters like Sonic Generations, and there’s potential for more DLC for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds depending on sales and fan demand.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour’s use of generative AI was limited to serving as a reference for background artwork; human artists created all final assets, and Sega later clarified that AI-assisted work involved only backgrounds with performers not AI-generated, implying the game remains largely human-made.