Sega has officially unveiled the global release date for *Sonic Rumble*, and fans are buzzing with excitement. This highly anticipated game is slated to launch on May 8, 2025, marking a new chapter in the Sonic universe. Dive into the details about the release date and the enticing rewards you can snag from Sonic Rumble’s pre-registration campaign.
Sonic Rumble Coming on May 8
Sonic Rumble Global Release Date Announcement Trailer
On April 9, Sega took to Twitter (X) to announce that *Sonic Rumble* will be available worldwide on May 8, 2025. Accompanying the announcement was a thrilling new trailer, showcasing exciting gameplay footage. *Sonic Rumble* is the first multiplayer party game in the Sonic series, allowing up to 32 players to go head-to-head across various levels and gameplay modes. The game transports players into a toy world crafted by the notorious Dr. Eggman, where they must navigate treacherous obstacle courses and hazardous arenas.
Given its free-to-play nature, concerns about pay-to-win mechanics have surfaced. However, *Sonic Rumble* Director Makoto Tase addressed these worries during an interview with Automaton at the Tokyo Game Show 2024 in September 2024. He clarified, "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
Shortly after announcing the release date, Sega shared that *Sonic Rumble* has surpassed 900,000 pre-registrations. Each milestone achieved in the pre-registration campaign unlocks special in-game rewards to give players a 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
While *Sonic Rumble* has yet to hit the final milestone of the pre-registration campaign, the ultimate goal remains undisclosed. Fans speculate it might be set at 1 million or more, a common target for similar campaigns. With several weeks left until the game’s launch, there's still plenty of time to reach this milestone.
*Sonic Rumble* is scheduled to launch on May 8, 2025, and will be available on iOS, Android, and PC. Stay tuned for the latest updates and more information about the game by checking out our dedicated article below!
