Summary
Sega has confirmed that the ever-on-the-moveSonic the Hedgehogis still homeless. This news comes following some confusion regardingSonic’s living situation, and most fans are relieved to know that the character has not started to slow down and likely never will.
ThefirstSonic the Hedgehoggame was released in 1991for the Sega Genesis and introduced fans to the incredibly fast character. Sonic’s trademark speed and iconic personality caused him to become very popular in the gaming community, with many fans considering him a rival to Nintendo’sSuper Mariofranchise. Over the years, Sonic has often been portrayed as a drifter who never settles down, preferring to stay on the move. Theofficial TailsTube serieson YouTube even stated as much during a past episode. As a result, some recently discovered information has caused confusion about whether the Blue Blur had a permanent residence.
As reported byAutomaton, the confusion arose due to the print edition of the Sonic the Hedgehog Annual 2025, where a comic claimed Sonic lives in Green Hill Zone. While this location appears in numerous games and other media from the franchise, numerous fans thought the character never lived there but was only passing through. Understandably, this recent publication confused many in theSonic the Hedgehogcommunity, with some upset by this news. Fortunately, Chris Hernandez, Sega’s associate manager ofSonic the Hedgehoglore, cleared up the issue on Twitter, revealing that Sonic does not have a home and the comic contained erroneous information.
Sega Says Sonic is Still Homeless
The response from Hernandez emphasized that Sonic is a drifter, preferring to move wherever he wants. The Sega employee also noted that the publication’s misprint had been caught early. However, an older draft somehow managed to sneak through. Hernandez thanked the community for noticing the issue and said he would be diligent in catching discrepancies regardingSonic the Hedgehoglorein the future.
Understandably, Sega wants to keep theSonic the Hedgehoglore somewhat consistent, considering the recent output of story-focused content. The end of 2024 is a significant time for the Blue Blur, in particular. In October,Sonic X Shadow Generationswas released, bringing an enhanced version of the classic 2011 game to modern consoles and a new adventure for Shadow the Hedgehog. In addition to the video game,Sonic the Hedgehog 3is scheduled to be released in theaters on July 14, 2025. It will be interesting to see how this latest movie will advance the franchise’s lore as it will feature Shadow as an antagonist in the film.
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog is a prolific game franchise that started life on the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Covering both 2D and 3D iterations through the generations, Sonic is known for speedy movements and interesting platforming mechanics.
