Sonic the Hedgehogis a hot topic right now. The new movie is setting records for video game adaptations and speculation regarding the sequel is already heating up. It’s just disappointing that there isn’t a newSonicvideo game out to capitalize on the hype. That may be changing soon, however, according to a new rumor, as a source claims that aSonic the Hedgehog 30th Anniversary Collectionfor 3DSonicgames is going to be announced at SXSW 2020.
The rumor comes from 4chan, which deserves to be called one of the least reliable sources for video game rumors online. That said, the rumor does have some credence due to an attached image. The text of thenewSonicgame’s rumor’s post says, “Sega’s preparing for a bigSonicreveal at SXSW that will bring most of the 3D mainlineSonicgames to current and next-gen consoles.”
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It’s the image that’s particularly interesting, however. The image shows three different 3D-rendered characters. Two of them are Sonic the Hedgehog and the third isTails. Both are rendered in a similar 3D style of graphics but look unique to their own. There’s also some Japanese text at the top of the image that looks like a cut off portion of aSonic: 30th Anniversary Collection.
It bears repeating that there’s no official evidence that aSonic: 30th Anniversary Editionexists. That the news comes from 4chan makes the rumor highly suspect. It’s entirely possible that the image was faked and the entire thing is a hoax.
That said, a collection of classicSonicgames does sound like something that would go over well with fans.Sonic’s 30th anniversary is accurately coming up as well, though it would be in 2021 and not 2020. Finally, it makes a ton of sense forSegato announce aSonicgame as soon as possible to capitalize on the movie’s success.
Fans are already speculating about what could be included in aSonic: 30th Anniversary Editionthat focused on 3DSonicgames.Sonic Adventureand its sequel, as well asSonic ColorsandSonic Unleashed, are by far the most often mentioned inclusions. Other possibilities includeSonic Heroesand the self-titledSonic the Hedgehoggame from 2006. Perhaps the rumor was incomplete though and some classic or new 2D games would be included, too.
Sonic: 30th Anniversary Collectionis unconfirmed and no platforms are rumored as of yet.
