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* {{w|Yuji Naka}}
* {{w|Hirokazu Yasuhara}}|writer=* [[Minecraft:Ian Flynn]]
* {{w|Ken Pontac}}
* [https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Shiro_Maekawa Shiro Maekawa]
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'''''Minecraft'' x ''Sonic the Hedgehog''''' is a merchandise collaboration between ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]'' and the ''{{Wikipedia|Sonic the Hedgehog}}'' video game franchise, primarily set during the [https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_30th_Anniversary 30th anniversary] of ''Sonic the Hedgehog''.

== Background ==
''Sonic the Hedgehog'' is a multimedia franchise, beginning in 1991 with the release of ''{{Wikipedia|Sonic the Hedgehog (1991 video game)|Sonic the Hedgehog}}'' on the {{Wikipedia|Sega Genesis}}. The series revolves around the adventures of a blue hedgehog named {{Wikipedia|Sonic the Hedgehog (character)|Sonic}}, who frequently travels across the world to battle the industrialist supervillain {{Wikipedia|Doctor Eggman}}. Major characters within the franchise include {{Wikipedia|Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog)|Miles "Tails" Prower}}, Sonic's best friend and sidekick, {{Wikipedia|Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles}}, the last of a tribe of echidnas who protect the [https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Master_Emerald Master Emerald], [https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Amy_Rose Amy Rose], a female hedgehog who wields a hammer and practices fortune telling, and {{Wikipedia|Shadow the Hedgehog}}, the ultimate lifeform created by [https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Gerald_Robotnik Gerald Robotnik].

The franchise was created in an attempt to give {{Wikipedia|Sega}} a mascot character to compete with {{Wikipedia|Nintendo}}'s {{Wikipedia|Mario|Super Mario}}, with the majority of the games being platformers. Initially, Sonic games were exclusive to Sega’s own consoles, including the {{Wikipedia|Sega Genesis}} (known as the Mega Drive in Europe and Japan), {{Wikipedia|Master System}}, {{Wikipedia|Game Gear}}, {{Wikipedia|Sega Saturn}}, and the {{Wikipedia|Sega Dreamcast}}. However, after the commercial failure of the Dreamcast, Sega exited the console market in 2001.<ref>{{Citation|url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2001/feb/01/4|title=Sega to end production of Dreamcast console|website=www.theguardian.com|date=January 31, 2001}}</ref> From that point on, Sonic games began appearing on multiple other consoles, including Microsoft’s {{Wikipedia|Xbox_(console)|Xbox}}, Sony’s {{Wikipedia|PlayStation 2}}, and Nintendo’s {{Wikipedia|GameCube}}. ''{{Wikipedia|Sonic Heroes}}'', which released in 2003, was the first Sonic game to be released across all three major console families.<ref>{{Citation|url=https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/8702/sonic-heroes-to-use-renderware|title=Sonic Heroes to Use Renderware|website=www.nintendoworldreport.com|date=May 27, 2003}}</ref>

The Sonic franchise has become known for its many adaptations into other mediums, more than any other video game series. Two television shows premiered in 1993, ''{{Wikipedia|Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog}}'' and {{Wikipedia|Sonic the Hedgehog (TV Series)|Sonic the Hedgehog}}, with contrasting tones; the former being a slapstick comedy, the latter (commonly referred to by fans as "Sonic SatAM") a dark and serious action show. In promotion of the two series, {{Wikipedia|Archie Comics}} would produce a {{Wikipedia|Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie Comics)|comic book}} featuring elements of both, which would later distance itself from the source material and become the longest running comic based off a video game.<ref>{{Citation|url=http://archie-blogs.archiecomics.com/sonic/2008/07/from_the_cuinness_book_of_worl.html|title=SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ENTER BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS|website=archie-blogs.archiecomics.com|date=July 7, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080912135723/http://archie-blogs.archiecomics.com/sonic/2008/07/from_the_cuinness_book_of_worl.html}}</ref> The Archie Comics series would conclude its run on December 28, 2016, with {{Wikipedia|Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW Publishing)|another}} comic, set within the continuity of the games, succeeding it the following year.

In 2020, a live action/animated {{Wikipedia|Sonic the Hedgehog (film)|film}} based off the series, starring {{Wikipedia|Ben Schwartz}} as Sonic and {{Wikipedia|Jim Carrey}} as Doctor Eggman. The film would prove to be a success, leading to numerous sequels and spin-offs, such as the ''{{Wikipedia|Knuckles (TV series)|Knuckles}}'' action-sports comedy mini-series.

== Game releases ==

=== Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds ===
{{Main|Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds}}{{Expand section}}
Announced at the 2025 {{Wikipedia|Summer Game Fest}}, [[Minecraft:Steve]], [[Minecraft:Alex]], and a [[Minecraft:creeper]] were announced for the game as racers with a Minecraft themed track. These are a part of the Season Pass DLC for the game.

== Marketplace releases ==
[[File:Sonic the Hedgehog map.jpg|thumb|Key art for the world.]]

=== World ===
{{Main|Sonic the Hedgehog (world)}}On June 14, 2021, a DLC map was released on the [[Minecraft:Marketplace]], to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog. Developed by [[Minecraft:Gamemode One]], the map aims to recreate a Sonic game using first person Minecraft framework, featuring levels set in [https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Green_Hill Green Hill], [https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Chemical_Plant Chemical Plant], and [https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Sky_Sanctuary Sky Sanctuary]. An update was released to coincide with the release of the film {{Wikipedia|Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (film)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2}}, adding a new mode set in [https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Labyrinth_(Paramount) Labyrinth Zone]. 25 skins were included initially, with four more from the films being added alongside the new level.

=== Skin pack ===
{{Main|Sonic the Hedgehog Skin Pack}}On July 20, 2021, a second tie-in to the anniversary was released. Developed by ''[[Minecraft:The Hive]]'', the skin pack includes two skins of Sonic fans, wearing the logo of the event.

=== Texture pack ===
{{Main|Sonic Texture Pack}}On May 15, 2023, a [[Minecraft:Texture pack (downloadable content)|texture pack]] was released by Gamemode One, reusing the art style and certain models from the map. Notably, this pack includes wholly new character designs, including a unique iteration of the character [https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Mecha_Sonic_Mark_II Mecha Sonic] in place of the [[Minecraft:wither]].

=== Add-On ===
{{Main|Sonic Add-On}}On January 7th, 2025, an add-on was released by Gamemode One, which also reuses the art style and certain models from the map such as [[Minecraft:skin]]s and rings (the currency). The add-on holds new features such as a level editor which modifies the world in creating a parkour course with custom spikes and jump pads and a shop which allows the player to transform as Sonic or the crew.

== Character creator ==

{{:Character Creator/Minecraft_X_Sonic_the_Hedgehog}}

== Hive x Sonic Event ==
[[File:Sonic the Hedgehog alongside various enemies.jpeg|thumb|Sonic, a Grabber, and [https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Moto_Bug Moto Bug] in the event.]]{{Incomplete section|Minigames, items, and areas}}{{See also|Event servers}}Beginning on July 12th, 2021<ref>{{Cite|url=https://support.playhive.com/sonic/|title=The Hive x Sonic the Hedgehog|website=support.playhive.com|date=July 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210713174355/https://support.playhive.com/sonic/|quote=}}</ref>, ''Minecraft'' [[Minecraft:Featured servers|featured server]] [https://playhive.com/ The Hive] hosted an event crossing over with the Sonic franchise, in celebration of the 30th anniversary. The server contained six party minigames set inside Green Hill Zone: Chao Rescue, Ring Royale, Ring Dash, Red Light Green Light, Go Fast, and Badnik Range. Each party minigame was based on Chemical Plant Zone, Sky Sanctuary Zone, Speed Highway, Seaside Hill, Rooftop Run, or Planet Wisp. The minigames had background music that came from {{Wikipedia|Sonic Generations}} Act 2 stages.

The live event was originally scheduled to only be on July 16, however due to popular demand it was rerun on July 25th, with additional events being held in North America and Asia.<ref>{{Cite|url=https://updates.playhive.com/additional-sonic-live-events-4nPFFm|title=Additional Sonic LIVE Events|author=The Hive|website=updates.playhive.com|date=June 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210725175021/https://updates.playhive.com/additional-sonic-live-events-4nPFFm}}</ref> The whole collaboration lasted for 2 weeks, concluding on the July 26th.

The hub, which the player joins in, was fully redesigned to match the Sonic aesthetic. Twenty parkour sections were readily available. All around the hub, including parkour, were Sonic-related currency: Rings. This could be used to buy custom permanent game-unlocks for other unrelated minigames.<ref>{{Cite|url=https://updates.playhive.com/sonic-the-hedgehog-event-is-ending-1EF1bW|title=Unlocks Being Permanent|author=The Hive|website=updates.playhive.com|date=June 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210924122247/https://updates.playhive.com/sonic-the-hedgehog-event-is-ending-1EF1bW}}</ref> You could buy Sonic-themed cosmetics from the Ring Shop in the hub. The Ring Shop was loosely based on the Chao Garden's [https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Black%20Market Black Market] from ''{{Wikipedia|Sonic Adventure}}'', ''{{Wikipedia|Sonic Adventure 2}}'', and even ''{{Wikipedia|Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity}}''. 
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==== Cosmetics ====
{| class="mw-collapsible wikitable"
|+
! Name
!Image
! Price
! Type
|-
| Sonic Costume
|[[File:Sonic Costume.png|center|width=160x160]]
| 200 Rings
| Costume
|-
| Eggmobile Spawn Vehicle
|[[File:Eggmobile Spawn Vehicle.png|center|width=100x100]]
| 100 Rings
| SkyWars
|-
| Eggman Island Flag
|[[File:Eggman Island Flag.png|center|width=154x154]]
| 50 Rings
| SkyWars
|-
| Sonic Island Flag
|[[File:Sonic Island Flag.png|center|width=154x154]]
| 50 Rings
| SkyWars
|-
| Motobug Bridge Builder
|[[File:Motobug Bridge Builder.png|center|width=100x100]]
| 100 Rings
| Treasure Wars
|-
| Dark Chao Treasure
|[[File:Dark Chao Treasure.png|center|width=100x100]]
| 100 Rings
| Treasure Wars
|-
| Hero Chao Treasure
|[[File:Hero Chao Treasure.png|center|width=100x100]]
| 100 Rings
| Treasure Wars
|-
| Chao Treasure
|[[File:Chao Treasure.png|center|width=100x100]]
| 50 Rings
| Treasure Wars
|-
| Sonic Item Box Treasure
|[[File:Sonic Item Box Treasure.png|center|width=100x100]]
| 50 Rings
| Treasure Wars
|-
| Ring Treasure
|[[File:Ring Treasure.png|center|width=100x100]]
| 25 Rings
| Treasure Wars
|-
| Omochao Gravestone
|[[File:Omochao Gravestone.png|center|width=100x100]]
| 100 Rings
| Murder Mystery
|-
| Eggman Gravestone
|[[File:Eggman Gravestone.png|center|width=100x100]]
| 25 Rings
| Murder Mystery
|-
| Chopper Throwable
|[[File:Chopper Throwable.png|center|width=100x100]]
| 25 Rings
| Murder Mystery
|-
| Sonic Block Eyes
| rowspan="3" |[[File:Sonic-set.png|center|width=100x100]]
| 100 Rings
| Hide and Seek
|-
| Sonic Block Hat
| 100 Rings
| Hide and Seek
|-
| Sonic Block Legs
| 50 Rings
| Hide and Seek
|-
| Eggman Death Skin
|[[File:Eggman Death Skin.png|center|width=160x160]]
| 100 Rings
| DeathRun
|-
| Red Ring Death Marker
|[[File:Red Ring Death Marker.png|center|width=100x100]]
| 25 Rings
| DeathRun
|-
| Sign Post Death Marker
|[[File:Sign Post Death Marker.png|center|width=100x100]][[File:Sign Post Death Marker (Back).png|center|width=100x100]]
| 25 Rings
| DeathRun
|-
| Totems Spawn Podium
|[[File:Totems Spawn Podium.png|center|width=100x100]]
| 50 Rings
| Survival Games
|-
| Spring Spawn Podium
|[[File:Spring Spawn Podium.png|center|width=100x100]]
| 50 Rings
| Survival Games
|}

Minigames such as SkyWars and BedWars (Treasure Wars at the time) also celebrated the Sonic event with custom maps based on locations in Sonic.

== Cinematics ==

=== Shorts ===
{{Main|Marketplace shorts}}
To promote the Marketplace releases, several short films have been uploaded to social media platforms.

== Videos ==
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== Trivia ==

* The series has been referenced in several [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]] articles, independent of the official collaboration.
** The game was cited alongside [[Minecraft:Mario]] as a game [[Minecraft:Tom Stone]] played.<ref>{{Mcnet|dungeon-creeper|Dungeon Creeper!|June 26, 2017|[[Minecraft:Tom Stone]]|quote=See, I may not be much in combat, but Tom knows his jumping. I've mastered ''Mario'', sped through ''Sonic'', and ignored ''Blinx the Cat'' = I'm a platforming MASTER.}}</ref>
** [https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/sanic-hegehog Sanic], a parody of Sonic that was popular in the mid-2010s, was referenced in a playthrough of a fan made map.<ref>{{Mcnet|ski-resort|Ski Resort|April 22, 2017|[[Minecraft:Tom Stone]]|quote=I helped myself to the SANIC SKI BOOTS (er, I think they mean 'sonic'), which boast +45% movement speed. Now I'll be able to run from slope to slope, safety be damned, and get the most out of my holiday! "Tom, you're a genius!" I reminded myself aloud.}}</ref>
** The [https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Egg_Carrier Egg Carrier], a flying based of Doctor Eggman appearing in ''{{Wikipedia|Sonic Adventure}}'', was cited as an inspiration for a build.<ref>{{Mcnet|living-high-life|Living the High Life|July 26, 2017|[[Minecraft:Alex Wiltshire]]|quote=I've definitely drawn a bunch of them. I borrowed a lot from that, and different ones I find online. This certainly has a touch of Meta Knight's ship and a bit of Dr. Robotnik's Egg Carrier.}}</ref>

== Gallery ==

=== Logos ===
<gallery class="pixel-image">
File:Sonic 30th Anniversary logo.svg|Logo for the 30th anniversary event, featured in various Minecraft promotions
File:Sonic Pack Icon.png|Icon of Sonic used as the pack icon for the map and on the character items.
File:Icon sonic.png|Icon of Sonic used on the Pop Culture tab of the Marketplace
File:Sonic 30 icon.png|A pixel adaptation of the 30th anniversary logo, used in the skin pack
</gallery>

=== Official artwork ===
<gallery>
File:SonicDLC 1600x675.png|Banner for the map.
File:Sonic and Pac-Man.jpg|Promotional artwork featuring [[Minecraft:Pac-Man]], referencing a common association between the two brands.
File:Sonic Elephant Camel.jpg|Promo for the "[[Minecraft:Trails & Tales|Trails & Tails]]" update for the texture pack.
File:One whole year of the Sonic Texture Pack.jpg|alt=|A [[Minecraft:creeper]] badnik being chased by [https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Remote_Robot T-Pup].
File:Knuckles Shirt.jpg|Artwork of a Knuckles T-shirt.
File:Tails & Foxes.jpg|Tails and three [[Minecraft:Fox|foxes]].
File:Pale Shadow.jpg|Shadow in the [[Minecraft:Pale Garden|pale garden]], beside [https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Tails_Doll Tails Doll].
File:Chao hibernation.jpg
File:Eggman Wanted.jpeg
File:AMCM Garrett Garrison and Sonic the Hedgehog.jpeg|Sonic and {{AMCM|Garrett Garrison}}.
File:Sonic valentine.jpeg
</gallery>

=== Screenshots ===
<gallery>
SSBU Sonic spirit event promo.jpg|Several of the franchise's characters, from an event in [[Minecraft:Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'']].
File:MobVote Developer Screenshot.png|The Super Sonic Hoodie being worn on the [[Minecraft:2023 Mob Vote Event]].
File:Sonic Hive.png|Sonic on the Hive server.
File:Sonic Hive ring shop.jpg|The Ring Shop on the Hive.
File:Sonic approaches.jpg|A countdown to the Sonic event.
File:Chompers and Motobug Hive.jpg|[https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Chopper Choppers] being shot at in the Badnik Range party game.
File:Hive Chao.jpg|A Chao in the Hive next to the Ring Shop.
File:Some blocks in the Sonic texture pack.png|Several blocks in the Sonic Texture Pack.
File:Spawn of Hive Hub Sonic.png|The Hive hub during the Sonic event.
</gallery>
=== Loading screens ===
<gallery>
File:Sonic Says.jpg|A [[Minecraft:loading tips|loading tip]] from Sonic.
File:Shadow Says.jpg|A loading tip from Shadow.
File:Knuckles Says.jpg|A loading tip from Knuckles.
File:Knuckles Says something.jpg|A template for Knuckles' loading screen.
</gallery>

=== Renders ===
<gallery>
File:Tails Hive.png
File:Knuckles Hive.png
</gallery>

== See also ==
* [[Minecraft:Minecraft x Angry Birds]], another collaboration with a Sega franchise

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{Cite|url=https://updates.playhive.com/sonic-the-hedgehog-is-coming-to-the-hive-2uPDuo|title=Sonic the Hedgehog is coming to The Hive!|author=The Hive|website=playhive.com|date=June 22, 2021}}
* {{Citation|url=https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/blazing-game-trail|title=Blazing the Game Trail|author=[[Minecraft:Sofia Dankis]]|website=minecraft.net|date=March 8, 2022}}
* {{Cite|url=https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/Sonic_the_Hedgehog_30th_Anniversary|title=Sonic the Hedgehog 30th Anniversary|website=Sonic Wiki Zone}}

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