Sonic Rumble Release Date Set: Pre-Registrations Reach 900k

Sega has exciting news for Sonic fans worldwide: the global release date for Sonic Rumble has been officially announced. Dive into the details to discover the launch date and the enticing rewards awaiting players through the pre-registration campaign.

Sonic Rumble Set to Launch on May 8

Sonic Rumble Global Release Date Announcement Trailer

On April 9, Sega took to Twitter (X) to unveil that Sonic Rumble will hit the global market on May 8, 2025. Accompanying this exciting announcement was a brand new trailer showcasing some thrilling gameplay footage.

Sonic Rumble marks the debut of a multiplayer party game within the Sonic series, allowing up to 32 players to compete in diverse levels and gameplay modes. Sega describes the experience as, "Players control a character from the Sonic series as they navigate a toy world created by the villainous Dr. Eggman, tackling treacherous obstacle courses and dangerous arenas!"

Given that Sonic Rumble is free-to-play, concerns about potential pay-to-win mechanics have surfaced. Addressing these concerns, Sonic Rumble Director Makoto Tase provided clarity during an interview with Automaton at the Tokyo Game Show 2024 in September 2024. He stated, "We’re aiming for a casual system that allows you to just buy what you want quickly for a small, fixed amount, rather than a gacha system that gives you a certain probability of obtaining items."

Sonic Rumble Surpasses 900k Pre-Registrations

Following the announcement of Sonic Rumble's release date, Sega disclosed that the game has now surpassed 900k pre-registrations. Each milestone achieved in the pre-registration campaign unlocks in-game rewards, giving players a fantastic head start.

• 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

At present, Sonic Rumble has not yet reached the final milestone of its pre-registration campaign. The ultimate goal remains undisclosed, but based on similar campaigns, it's speculated to be around 1 million pre-registrations or more. With several weeks left until the game's launch on May 8, 2025, there's still plenty of time to hit this target.

Sonic Rumble will be available on iOS, Android, and PC. To stay informed about the latest updates and developments, be sure to check out our dedicated article below!