Sonic the Hedgehog 1996 is an indie, released 6 December 2025 on PC (Microsoft Windows).
What Sonic the Hedgehog 1996 is
Sonic the Hedgehog 1996 was released in 2025. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only. It runs on Unity 2022.
The premise, in the publisher's words
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.
How it plays
It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Sonic the Hedgehog 1996 launched on 6 December 2025, within three weeks of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Routine, Kirby Air Riders and Marvel Cosmic Invasion.
Released around the same time: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Routine, Kirby Air Riders, Marvel Cosmic Invasion.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
Sonic the Hedgehog 1996 — frequently asked questions
When did Sonic the Hedgehog 1996 come out?
Sonic the Hedgehog 1996 was released on 6 December 2025 for PC (Microsoft Windows).
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