About
Sonic the Hedgehog came out in 1991 for Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, then for Xbox 360 on May 1, 2007 and for Wii on August 4, 2008. The main story takes about 1 hour, doing everything about 3.5 hours.
Sonic Runner is a playable ad by Jack in the Box made to promote Tiny Tacos and the 2020 Sonic the Hedgehog movie.
Story
In his attempt to steal the six Chaos Emeralds and harness their power, the mad scientist Doctor Robotnik has trapped the animal inhabitants of South Island inside aggressive robots and stationary metal capsules. Sonic the Hedgehog sets out to thwart Robotnik's plans by freeing his animal friends and collecting the emeralds himself.
What is happening now
Sonic the Hedgehog is the iconic platformer that launched the series in 1991, establishing the blue hedgehog as Sega's mascot. The original game and its sequels have since appeared across numerous platforms from the Mega Drive to modern consoles and mobile devices. Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka recently confirmed that a new entry in the franchise is currently in development, describing it as featuring "unprecedented gameplay." However, specific details about the project remain under wraps, leaving fans to speculate on what direction the series will take next.
How long to beat Sonic the Hedgehog
from 4 playersMore in the Sonic the Hedgehog series
All 5 games in order
From the people behind Sonic the Hedgehog
shared cast and crew
Games like Sonic the Hedgehog
same kind of game, other series
Cast and crew
3 creditsCrew
Media
Releases
Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.
PC and Steam Deck
Steam store pageRequirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Oct 10, 2026.