Sega Unveils Official Sonic The Hedgehog Timeline
Sega has released an official timeline for the *Sonic the Hedgehog* series, providing fans with clarity on the chronological order of events in the franchise. Spanning over three decades, the *Sonic* series has included numerous mainline games, spin-offs, and adaptations, many of which have caused confusion regarding their place in the overall continuity.
The timeline, available on the official *Sonic the Hedgehog* website, starts with prehistoric events such as the birth of cosmic beings Light Gaia and Dark Gaia from *Sonic Unleashed* (2008) and the arrival of the Ancients from *Sonic Frontiers*. It also covers significant lore like the Babylon Rogues’ ancestors, the fall of the Echidna Tribe, and Professor Gerald Robotnik’s experiments in *Sonic Adventure 2*.
For many fans, the placement of *Sonic CD* has been a source of debate, but the timeline confirms that it occurs before *Sonic the Hedgehog 2*. The timeline progresses through the classic 2D games, the Modern Era starting with *Sonic the Hedgehog 4*, and even includes spin-offs such as *Sonic Riders* and *Sonic Shuffle*.
While not every *Sonic* title is included, the timeline helps answer many fan questions and sets the stage for future games that will expand on the franchise’s rich lore.
