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Overdue · 150%+ of the usual gapWell overdue. Half a cycle or more past the usual gap between releases.
Cadence2 yrs
Last entry3 yrs
ExpectedOverdue 1 yr
SentimentIGDB user ratings, oldest to newest
81 (1991) → 70 (2023)
Average 68 across 28 entries
81 (1991) → 70 (2023)
Average 68 across 28 entries
Sonic Superstars
Latest entry|Released Oct 17, 2023|Early
Since last release: 11 mos
Previous: Sonic Frontiers
Typical release: Apr 2025
Usual gap then: 2.5 yrs
1 yr 6 mos early
Since this release: 3 yrs
Sonic Frontiers
Released Nov 07, 2022|Very late
Since last release: 5 yrs
Previous: Sonic Forces
Typical release: Mar 2019
Usual gap then: 1.25 yrs
3 yrs 8 mos late
Sonic Forces
Released Nov 07, 2017|Very early
Since last release: 3 mos
Previous: Sonic Mania
Typical release: Jun 2019
Usual gap then: 1.75 yrs
1 yr 7 mos early
Sonic Mania
Released Aug 15, 2017|Very late
Since last release: 3 yrs 10 mos
Previous: Sonic Lost World
Typical release: Sep 2014
Usual gap then: 11 mos
2 yrs 11 mos late
Sonic Lost World
Released Oct 18, 2013|Very late
Since last release: 1 yr 5 mos
Previous: Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II
Typical release: Jan 2013
Usual gap then: 8.5 mos
9 months late
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II
Released May 15, 2012|A little early
Since last release: 6 mos
Previous: Sonic Generations
Typical release: Aug 2012
Usual gap then: 9.5 mos
3 months early
Sonic Generations
Released Nov 01, 2011|A little late
Since last release: 1 yr
Previous: Sonic Colors
Typical release: Jul 2011
Usual gap then: 8.5 mos
3 months late
Sonic Colors
Released Nov 11, 2010|Very early
Since last release: 1 mo
Previous: Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I
Typical release: Oct 2011
Usual gap then: 1 yr
11 months early
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I
Released Oct 11, 2010|Very late
Since last release: 1 yr 11 mos
Previous: Sonic Unleashed
Typical release: Jun 2009
Usual gap then: 7 mos
1 yr 4 mos late
Sonic Unleashed
Released Nov 20, 2008|Early
Since last release: 3 mos
Previous: Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood
Typical release: Jun 2009
Usual gap then: 9 mos
6 months early
Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood
Released Sep 01, 2008|A little late
Since last release: 10 mos
Previous: Sonic Rivals 2
Typical release: Aug 2008
Usual gap then: 8.5 mos
1 month late
Sonic Rivals 2
Released Nov 13, 2007|Very early
Since last release: 2 mos
Previous: Sonic Rush Adventure
Typical release: Sep 2008
Usual gap then: 11.5 mos
10 months early
Sonic Rush Adventure
Released Sep 14, 2007|A little early
Since last release: 10 mos
Previous: Sonic the Hedgehog
Typical release: Nov 2007
Usual gap then: 1 yr
2 months early
Sonic the Hedgehog
Released Nov 14, 2006|On time
Since last release: 1 yr
Previous: Sonic Rush
Typical release: Nov 2006
Usual gap then: 1 yr
On time
Sonic Rush
Released Nov 15, 2005|Late
Since last release: 1 yr 5 mos
Previous: Sonic Advance 3
Typical release: Apr 2005
Usual gap then: 10.5 mos
7 months late
Sonic Advance 3
Released Jun 07, 2004|Early
Since last release: 5 mos
Previous: Sonic Heroes
Typical release: Jan 2005
Usual gap then: 1 yr
7 months early
Sonic Heroes
Released Dec 30, 2003|On time
Since last release: 1 yr
Previous: Sonic Advance 2
Typical release: Jan 2004
Usual gap then: 1 yr
On time
Sonic Advance 2
Released Dec 19, 2002|A little early
Since last release: 1 yr
Previous: Sonic Advance
Typical release: Jan 2003
Usual gap then: 1 yr
1 month early
Sonic Advance
Released Dec 20, 2001|Early
Since last release: 6 mos
Previous: Sonic Adventure 2
Typical release: Oct 2002
Usual gap then: 1.25 yrs
10 months early
Sonic Adventure 2
Released Jun 19, 2001|A little late
Since last release: 1 yr 6 mos
Previous: Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure
Typical release: Mar 2001
Usual gap then: 1.25 yrs
3 months late
Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure
Released Dec 04, 1999|A little early
Since last release: 11 mos
Previous: Sonic Adventure
Typical release: May 2000
Usual gap then: 1.5 yrs
6 months early
Sonic Adventure
Released Dec 23, 1998|Very late
Since last release: 2 yrs 2 mos
Previous: Sonic Blast
Typical release: Nov 1997
Usual gap then: 1 yr
1 yr 1 mo late
Sonic Blast
Released Nov 01, 1996|Very late
Since last release: 2 yrs
Previous: Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble
Typical release: Jun 1995
Usual gap then: 7 mos
1 yr 5 mos late
Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble
Released Nov 11, 1994|Late
Since last release: 9 mos
Previous: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Typical release: Jul 1994
Usual gap then: 6 mos
3 months late
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Released Feb 02, 1994|Early
Since last release: 3 mos
Previous: Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos
Typical release: Jun 1994
Usual gap then: 7.5 mos
4 months early
Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos
Released Oct 25, 1993|Very early
Since last release: 1 mo
Previous: Sonic CD
Typical release: Oct 1994
Usual gap then: 1 yr
1 yr early
Sonic the Hedgehog
1991 — 2023
Sonic the Hedgehog FAQ
- When is the next Sonic the Hedgehog game coming out?
- The next Sonic the Hedgehog game is overdue. The series usually takes about 2 years between mainline entries, so by its usual rhythm the next one was expected around October 2025. It's been about 3 years since Sonic Superstars (Oct 17, 2023).
- How long is the usual gap between Sonic the Hedgehog games?
- Lately, mainline Sonic the Hedgehog games arrive about every 2 years. That's an average of the gaps between all 29 entries since 1991, with the most recent gaps counting most.
- What is the latest Sonic the Hedgehog game?
- The most recent mainline Sonic the Hedgehog game is Sonic Superstars, released Oct 17, 2023.
- How many mainline Sonic the Hedgehog games are there?
- There are 29 mainline Sonic the Hedgehog games, from Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) to Sonic Superstars (2023).
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