Summary
Sonic the Hedgehogfans should mark their calendars for May 8, as that is whenSonic Rumblewill finally go live.Sonic Rumbleis the firstSonicgame developed byAngry Birdsstudio Rovio Entertainment after being acquired by Sega in 2023, and it will be available on Windows computers as well as Android and iOS-compatible devices. Combining the characters ofSonicand the frantic multiplayer battle royale gameplay ofFall Guys,Sonic Rumblepits toylike versions of the Blue Blur and his friends against each other in fast-paced challenges and minigames.
Sonic Rumblewas first announced last May, and was previously available to play in a closed beta at the end of that month. It was originally supposed to launch in full at some point between late 2024 and early 2025, with July 01, 2025 being used as a placeholder. However, it was later announced thatSonic Rumblehad been delayeduntil sometime in the second quarter of 2025, and now fans looking forward to the game’s colorful antics know exactly when to power up their mobile devices for a blistering battle royale.
Earlier this week, it was announced thatSonic Rumblewill launch globally on May 8. This news was heralded by a newSonic Rumblegameplay trailer that featuredSonic’s longtime archnemesis Dr. Eggmanseemingly playing with a diorama of Sonic and his friends. He tosses in a model of his fish-like Chopper Badnik, which manifests in-game as a gigantic obstacle trying to devour players as they jump through a course. Other scenes of Sonic and company battling robots and racing toward Goal Rings play out as the trailer revealsSonic Rumble’s now-confirmed launch date.
Sonic Rumble Release Date
Excitement forSonic Rumblehas been fairly high among fans, especially since it was revealed that the gamewon’t feature any of the pay-to-win or gacha mechanicsthat have proved divisive in other free-to-play multiplayer titles. Back in February, Rovio announced a content map forSonic Rumble’s initial launch period, featuring a new competitive game mode and special skills for each playable character among other exciting updates.
Pre-launch registrations forSonic Rumblehave been available since last December, and devs have promised that some of the limited-time bonus cosmetics will return after the game is released in full on May 8.Sonic the Hedgehogfans can also look forward toSonic Racing: CrossWorlds, which is also set to blast onto the gaming scene sometime later this year.
