Sega has promised that next year will see new games in its landmark series a major motion picture that released earlier this year.
Sega initially created Sonic to challenge the overwhelming success of Nintendo's iconic unpopular and even downright hated 3D titles. Sonic Mania proved just how devoted the hedgehog's fans can be in 2017; while the game was published by Sega, it was created by a team of fans known for their work in the Sonic the Hedgehog fan game community. The game brought Sonic back to his 2D roots and revitalized his brand in a big way.
Now, it looks like Sega has some big plans on the horizon. In an investment ad featured in success of the recent Sonic the Hedgehog film, which has garnered $300 million in box office profits. But the main thing that Sega uses to entice investors is its plans for 2021. Apparently, Sonic fans will see "a year of celebration" to mark the blue blur's 30th anniversary. Sega's plans include new games and digital content, in addition to events and major announcements, which might suggest even more plans in store for 2022.
Last week, Mario celebrated his 35th anniversary, and Nintendo went wild with it, announcing the hugely exciting and inexplicably exclusive Super Mario 3D All-Stars, alongside a veritable flurry of other games and products. Given Sonic's competitive origins, it seems only fitting that he come in the very next year to celebrate his own anniversary. It remains to be seen how Sonic's celebration will shape up when compared to Mario's, but if Sega really does have a year of Sonic the Hedgehog planned, it looks like it's going to be gunning for Nintendo's throne once again.
Time will tell what Sega has in store to celebrate its iconic blue hedgehog. The "new games" fans have been promised could be just about anything; main series releases, mobile games, or even a re-release collection like Super Mario 3D All-Stars. Sonic the Hedgehog has always struggled to find its way out from under Mario's shadow. Hopefully, Sega's 2021 festivities will give him his chance in the limelight.
Source: Licensing Source Book Europe
