Sega has exciting news for Sonic fans as they've officially announced the global release date for Sonic Rumble. Mark your calendars for May 8, 2025, when this highly anticipated game will launch across iOS, Android, and PC platforms. To celebrate this announcement, Sega has released a captivating trailer that showcases thrilling gameplay footage, giving fans a glimpse into the action-packed world of Sonic Rumble.

Sonic Rumble Global Release Date Announcement Trailer

On April 9, Sega took to Twitter (X) to share that Sonic Rumble will be hitting the global stage on May 8, 2025. This multiplayer party game is the first of its kind in the Sonic series, inviting up to 32 players to battle it out in diverse levels and game modes. In Sonic Rumble, players will take control of their favorite Sonic characters as they navigate through a toy world masterminded by the notorious Dr. Eggman, tackling obstacle courses and engaging in intense arena battles.

As Sonic Rumble is a free-to-play title, there have been concerns about potential pay-to-win mechanics. However, Sonic Rumble Director Makoto Tase addressed these concerns during an interview at the Tokyo Game Show 2024 in September. He reassured fans that the game's monetization system is designed to be casual and straightforward, allowing players to purchase desired items quickly for a small, fixed amount, rather than relying on a gacha system with random item drops.

Sonic Rumble Reaches Over 900k Pre-Registrations

Following the announcement of the release date, Sega proudly shared that Sonic Rumble has surpassed 900,000 pre-registrations. As part of their pre-registration campaign, players can earn various in-game rewards as the game hits certain milestones:

• 200K Pre-Registered - x5000 Rings (in-game currency)
• 400K Pre-Registered - Happy Sticker
• 600K Pre-Registered - Crystal Chao Buddy
• 900K Pre-Registered - Garnet Knuckles Skin
• ??? Pre-Registered - Movie Sonic Skin

While the final milestone for the pre-registration campaign remains undisclosed, it's speculated to be around 1 million or more, based on similar campaigns in other games. With several weeks left until the launch, there's still plenty of time for Sonic Rumble to reach this goal.

Sonic Rumble is set to launch on May 8, 2025, on iOS, Android, and PC. Stay tuned for more updates and information about the game by checking out our related articles below!