Sega Reveals Official First Look at New Sonic x Evangelion Crossover for 35th Anniversary

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Sega is bringing Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary celebration into unexpected territory with an official crossover featuring Neon Genesis Evangelion's most iconic mechas and characters. The collaboration, announced through an official reveal of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, marks a collision between the speedy video game franchise and one of anime's most culturally significant series. The crossover will introduce Evangelion content directly into the racing game, blending Sonic's high-speed gameplay with the mecha designs from the beloved anime. This partnership capitalizes on both properties' enduring legacies, Sonic's three-and-a-half decades of franchise history and Evangelion's status as a cornerstone of modern anime culture. The specific details of which characters and EVA units will appear in the game remain part of the announcement rollout.