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Sonic the Hedgehog 1996 release date

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What if Sonic the Hedgehog for the Sega Megadrive/Genesis was made for a 5th generation console? This game is a re-imagining of the "Classic Sonic" formula used in the Mega Drive/Genesis Sonic games, it aims to faithfully recreate the spark of the original in a low-poly, Sega Saturn/Nintendo 64 art style The game uses a unique movement and physic system inside of the Unity game engine to try emulate the fun, intuitive physics of the original.

Release date
December 6, 2025
Genre
Platform, Indie

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Sonic the Hedgehog 1996 released on .

Release dates by platform and region

PlatformRegionDateUnlock timeStatusSource
PCWorldwideNot announcedReleasedSource

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Release date history

  1. Date announced: December 6, 2025. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

Frequently asked questions

When does Sonic the Hedgehog 1996 release?

Sonic the Hedgehog 1996 released on December 6, 2025.

What time does Sonic the Hedgehog 1996 unlock?

The exact unlock time has not been announced. Most digital releases unlock at midnight local time or at a single global time set by the publisher; this page will list it as soon as it is known.

Which platforms is Sonic the Hedgehog 1996 on?

Sonic the Hedgehog 1996 is releasing on PC.

Has Sonic the Hedgehog 1996 been delayed?

No delay has been announced. This page tracks every date change with a source link.

Can I pre-order Sonic the Hedgehog 1996?

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