Sonic Rumble Spins Onto Screens This May

Right then, if you’ve ever thought to yourself, “Sonic the Hedgehog meets Fall Guys, but with extra chaos,” then Sonic Rumble might be the fever dream-turned-reality you didn’t know you needed. And yes, it’s officially dropping on 8 May across PC via Steam, iOS, and Android—so mobile masochists and PC purists alike can now bicker in harmony.

But before the launch rings its way into our lives, pre-registration is already live. And no, this isn’t some meaningless early sign-up—you’re bribed, sorry, rewarded for your enthusiasm. The more people who hop aboard early, the juicier the launch-day loot becomes. Think in-game rings, adorable Chao buddies, sticker packs, and—because we live in a cross-promotional world—a movie-accurate Sonic skin from Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Yes, he now lives in every universe, like a blue furry multiverse menace.

As for the game itself? Sonic Rumble isn’t just another clumsy platforming party game with pretty colours and nostalgia bait. SEGA’s throwing in a bunch of new tricks to keep things interesting. Characters now come with customisable skill sets, which means you can actually inject a bit of strategy into the madness instead of mindlessly running in circles and falling into holes. Each character can slot in multiple abilities—so, whether you’re the type to charge headfirst or hang back like a coward with a plan, there’s room for everyone.

And to really crank the mayhem to eleven, crews are being added at launch. That’s right, it’s no longer just Sonic versus the laws of physics—it’s now teams of chaos strategising their way through the madness. It’s like herding hedgehogs… if the hedgehogs had special powers and a grudge against gravity.