Sonic Rumble Pre-Registration Reaches 900k, Release Date Revealed

Sega has officially unveiled the global release date for Sonic Rumble, a highly anticipated addition to the Sonic franchise. Set to launch on May 8, 2025, Sonic Rumble marks the series' first foray into the multiplayer party game genre. This exciting announcement comes as the game has already surpassed 900,000 pre-registrations, promising a range of in-game rewards for early adopters.

Sonic Rumble Global Release Date Announcement Trailer

On April 9, Sega took to Twitter (X) to reveal that Sonic Rumble will hit the global market on May 8, 2025. Accompanying the announcement was a captivating trailer, offering fans a glimpse into the game's vibrant world and dynamic gameplay. Sonic Rumble invites up to 32 players to dive into a toy-inspired universe crafted by the notorious Dr. Eggman, where they'll navigate through challenging obstacle courses and battle in intense arenas.

As a free-to-play title, Sonic Rumble has sparked discussions about potential pay-to-win elements. However, Director Makoto Tase addressed these concerns during an interview at Tokyo Game Show 2024, stating, "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 Reaches Over 900k Pre-Registrations

Following the release date announcement, Sega disclosed that Sonic Rumble has now garnered over 900,000 pre-registrations. This impressive milestone unlocks a series of in-game rewards designed to enhance players' initial experience:

• 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

Although the final milestone for the pre-registration campaign remains undisclosed, fans speculate it could be set at 1 million or more, in line with similar campaigns for other games. With several weeks remaining before the launch, there's still time for Sonic Rumble to reach this goal.

Sonic Rumble is slated for release on May 8, 2025, across iOS, Android, and PC platforms. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting new addition to the Sonic universe by checking out our dedicated articles.