Sonic's Running Into Fortnite for His 35th

Fortnite's next season is going full nostalgia mode — Sonic the Hedgehog is the headliner for "Override," and he's bringing the whole squad. Players copping the Battle Pass will unlock Sonic as a playable character, plus Tails as a sidekick skin. The collab goes deeper than just skins, too: you're getting Sonic-specific gear like the Rings, Tails Sprite cosmetics, and the Sonic Power Sneakers that let you Spin Dash across the map.

This is Sonic's 35th anniversary moment, and Fortnite is treating it like the cultural moment it is. The game's been doing these character collabs since forever, but landing a gaming icon like Sonic still hits different — especially with mechanics tied to his actual move set. That Spin Dash feature is the kind of detail that makes these crossovers feel less like a cash grab and more like a real celebration of what made the character iconic in the first place.

Fortnite keeps printing money with these seasonal collaborations, and players who grew up with Sonic in the '90s are definitely going to bite. Whether you're chasing the nostalgia or just want to move faster in-game, this one's worth the Battle Pass cost.

Read the full story at Variety → https://variety.com/2026/gaming/news/sonic-hedhehog-fornite-gaming-news-roundup-week-august-17-1236836647/