What to Expect From Sega in 2025

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Over the past few years, it’s been quite a bustling period for the gaming giant, Sega. Its iconic franchise, Sonic the Hedgehog, has been thriving with its games and films, while Metaphor: ReFantazio bagged three awards at The Game Awards in 2024. Moreover, the once-known Yakuza series has been revitalized under the name Like a Dragon, keeping fans excited for quite some time now. In brief, Sega enthusiasts have had plenty of reasons to stay engaged and eager over the past while.

Fortunately, Sega enthusiasts can rejoice as the company continues to thrive without any signs of slowing down in the near future. While 2025 may not reach the same level of excitement as the years leading up to it, fans of Sega’s popular IPs still have some exciting prospects this year. There’s also a good chance that Sega might unveil unexpected surprises among the upcoming releases scheduled for later in the year, which could have been kept on hold for just such an occasion, as we move towards 2026.

Sega’s Currently Known 2025 Releases

As a fervent Sega enthusiast, I must say that while there are only a handful of games confirmed for release in 2025 – notably including new installments for “Like a Dragon” and “Sonic” series – it’s the unexpected twists that have me intrigued. Although we might anticipate more from their pipeline, such as reviving some beloved classic IPs, nothing beyond “Virtua Fighter” seems to be on the horizon yet.

Sega’s Currently Known Schedule for 2025

  • Football Manager 25 – March 2025
  • Sonic Racing CrossWorlds – Currently unknown, news is said to come in 2025.
  • Virtua Fighter 5 REVO rerelease on Steam – January 27, 2025
  • Sonic Rumble global release – Said to release in Winter, meaning sooner rather than later.
  • Two Point Museum – March 5, 2025
  • Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii – February 2025

At The Game Awards, Geoff Keighley himself revealed that we can expect further updates on “Sonic Racing CrossWorlds” in 2025. Although an exact release date hasn’t been set, his statement that he has already played a preliminary version of the game hints at its potential imminent arrival. This could potentially benefit Sega, as their confirmed releases thus far only extend to the first quarter of their fiscal year, leaving ample opportunity for surprise announcements. For gamers, this means keeping an eye out for some exciting, unforeseen reveals.

What Surprises Fans Might Get From Sega in 2025

As a passionate gamer, I can’t help but feel a thrill coursing through me, knowing that Sega has been dropping tantalizing hints about some incredible things brewing behind the scenes! The whispers about the future of Jet Set Radio and Atlus’ ventures have got everyone buzzing, although no solid release dates have been mentioned as of yet. However, rumors are swirling that we might get some amazing updates on Jet Set Radio, perhaps even a sneak peek at Persona 6 in 2025!

There’s also talk about a Sonic Heroes remake making the rounds, but it seems to be overshadowed by the excitement surrounding Sonic Racing CrossWorlds. As for Sonic fans, this year might be a bit of a wait, but hold tight because the blue speedster is showing signs of taking a breather after an explosive three years, only to rev up again in 2026 – much like Sega’s other projects that always seem to find their rhythm!

At the moment, it’s uncertain if Sega will have many new offerings this year, as their major projects are set to launch in 2026. However, there might be some unexpected announcements later in the year. The year 2026 is rumored to bring Sega’s “big game” release, along with the tentative start of the revival of classic IPs such as Crazy Taxi, among others, which was announced in 2023. This also marks the 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog, making Sonic Racing CrossWorlds an ideal precursor for another thrilling year for Sega’s beloved mascot. So, a potentially less eventful 2025 might be worth waiting for any dedicated Sega enthusiast.

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2025-01-11 02:37