Since 2021, theSonic Centralpresentation has become an annual occurrence. The event is full of reveals, announcements, and trailers forSonic the Hedgehoggames, merchandise, and collaborations. With Sonic Central typically happening during the summer, fans of the series can expect 2025’s presentation to be imminent.
Since last year’s showing, there has been an abundance of leaks and rumors ofSonic the Hedgehogtitles that fans may be able to expect announcements for. It seems like the remainder of2025 will be exciting forSonic the Hedgehogfans, and the Sonic Central event could give an insight into plans for the following year.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds’ Leaked Content Needs To Be Addressed
One of the most recent leaks relates toSonic Racing: CrossWorlds. Before fans have even been given a release date, fans have been able to find out some of the characters who will be appearing as DLC. The “CrossWorlds” part of the title seems to go beyond characters from theSonic the Hedgehogseries, bringing in guest characters from other third-party properties. In particular, multipleNickelodeon characters will be playable inSonic Racing: CrossWorlds, representing theSpongeBob SquarePants,Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, andAvatar: The Last Airbenderseries. It seems as though each of these franchises will have DLC available, including characters, vehicles, and courses.
As Nickelodeon is owned by Paramount, this could also mean that fans can expect moreSonicrepresentation. More specifically, characters from theSonic the Hedgehogmovie are also likely to make an appearance, since these films were distributed by Paramount Pictures. While their inclusion inSonic Racing: CrossWorldswould not be thevideo game adaptation these movies may deserve, making them playable would be a great way to incorporate them into the mainline series. This is especially true for characters like Agent Stone and Longclaw, who do not have video game counterparts.
As well as Nickelodeon characters, the leak also revealed thatMinecraft’s Alex and a mine cart will be available inSonic Racing: CrossWorlds, with Steve joining her. This was confirmed at Summer Game Fest, adding validity to the other leaked names. These might not be the only gaming icons appearing alongside theSonic the Hedgehogcast, either; following anAmong Uscollaborationwith theYakuzaseries, it was alluded to thatAmong Usmay cross over withSonic Racing: CrossWorldsin some capacity. While nothing is confirmed yet, players may find out more during the Sonic Central presentation.
Sonic Central Should Reveal International Dates for the Mobile Games
More Information is Needed for Sonic Blitz
Another title that is likely to be fully revealed at Sonic Central isSonic Blitz, a fast-paced mobile card game. The title is yet to see an international release, with it currently being limited to the Philippines. It’s very likely that fans will hear about a worldwide release date during the upcoming Sonic Central.
Despite its limited release, the community has become very interested in the title because of its deep-cut callbacks to characters fromSonic’s past, includingSonic Rush Adventure’s Norman andTails Adventure’s Battle Kukku XVI. Dedicated fans of the series will want to watch out for thisSega and Rovio mobile gameif it is fully revealed at 2025’s Sonic Central.
Some ofSonic Blitz’s leaked contents may also give players an insight into what can be expected from the series moving forward. As well as reintroducing some of the series’ more obscure characters, some have been given unexpected redesigns. One of these is Mighty the Armadillo, who was a mostlyforgottenSoniccharacteruntil the release ofSonic Mania Plus. Fans have long thought that he would be restricted to the Classic style of games, but his appearance inSonic Blitzmatches the designs of the Modern era characters. This could be hinting at him being introduced in the Modern style of games in the future, which fans may also see at Sonic Central.
Sonic Rumble Should Get a Final Release Date
There is anotherSonicmobile title that some players still don’t have access to, and that isSonic Rumble. Despite its availability in some regions, the worldwide release ofSonic Rumblehas been delayedonce again, leaving many players still waiting to join in on the fun. Fans can only hope that Sonic Central will provide them with a final release date, one that will not be postponed once again.
Even though the future of the game’s international release is still unknown, fans can rest assured that they will not be missing out on any content. Acknowledging that not all players have access to the game yet,Segahas confirmed thatSonic Rumble’s limited-time cosmetics will return, giving everyone the chance to acquire this content. This will possibly be reconfirmed at 2025’s Sonic Central, as well as possibly compensating players for the delays.
What Else To Expect From Sonic Central 2025
A 35th Anniversary Title
Since 2026 marks the 35th anniversary of theSonic the Hedgehogfranchise, fans will likely be able to expect an announcement of a new mainline game at Sonic Central this year. It’s very rare for these anniversaries to go uncelebrated, so the Sonic Central presentation may showwhat Sega has planned for Sonic’s 35th.
The direction the next mainlineSonictitle will go is not certain, but the recent installments may give an insight as to what it could be.Sonic Frontiersutilized an open-zone style, splitting the game into an open world environment full of typicalSonicobstacles and separate boost stages that fans have become accustomed to sinceSonic Unleashed. The Shadow portion ofSonic X Shadow Generationstightened this formula with a more focused open-zone and more robust stages. If a new game is revealed at Sonic Central, fans could expect it to follow this design.
Possible Remakes
The return of someSonic the Hedgehogtitles of the past may also be announced during 2025’s Sonic Central event. One of these which has been highly anticipated for some time is aSonic Heroesremake or sequel. With the game not being officially available on modern platforms, a port or remaster of the game would be welcomed by the community, giving long-time fans some much-needed nostalgia while introducing new fans to the beloved title.
TheSonicseries has aimed to be more attentive to its lore in recent years, so aSonic Heroesremake could help to round out recent storylines. Those who have only recently been introduced to the games may be interested in the Metal Overlordboss ofSonic X Shadow Generations, and with a remake ofSonic Heroes, these players could explore this character’s origins.
Sonic Unleashedis another game that players have been waiting to return. Xbox Series X and S owners are able to play the Xbox 360 original upscaled for modern hardware, but players on other systems are still lacking a method to replay this experience.Fans might’ve beaten Sega to the punch, providing PC players with one of the best ways to play the title in the form of a recompilation, but an official port could still have value.
It seems as though the game has been given a lot of representation recently, with the upcomingSonic Racing: CrossWorldsfeaturing courses based onSonic Unleashed. The attention given to the game recently could hint at more news to come forSonic Unleashed, so fans should be prepared for a possible reveal during Sonic Central.
Sonic 4 Movie News
To stir more excitement, the Sonic Central presentation may give more news on the upcomingSonic the Hedgehog 4movie. The post-credits scenes of the third movie left fans with a lot of questions about how certain characters and storylines will play out in the follow-up. AlthoughSonic the Hedgehog 4is slated for a 2027 release, some information could be revealed during the event to tide fans over.
Although fans need to wait a couple of years before the movie hits cinemas,development ofSonic the Hedgehog 4is underway. It’s unlikely that a trailer or promotional images will be ready in time for Sonic Central, but fans could be given details on where the series may be going, or a specific game storyline that may be adapted for the film.
The Future of the DC Collaboration
One of the most surprising reveals forSonicfans last year was the crossover with DC. What began as an animation on Batman Day showingShadow the Hedgehog donning the cowlhas evolved into a comic book crossover, insertingSoniccharacters into the roles of the Justice League’s heroes. Last year’s Sonic Central revealed that the crossover will be continuing throughout 2025 and into 2026.
It’s likely, then, that the upcoming Sonic Central will give moredetails about theSonicand DC Comics crossover. Specifics of what is planned are currently unknown, but there is the possibility that fans could see the collaboration develop into a game that ties in with the comics, or possibly an animated movie in a similar style to the Batman Day Shadow short.
Sonic Central has been a source of excitement for much of theSoniccommunity, and it’s likely that 2025’s presentation will continue to deliver. All the leaks, rumors, and hints in recent months may have given fans an idea of what to expect in the future, but they will have to wait for Sonic Central to see which of theseSega confirms.
