When was Sonic the Hedgehog 3 released?

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 was released on November 21, 2024.

What platforms is Sonic the Hedgehog 3 available on?

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is available on Sega Mega Drive/Genesis.

Who developed Sonic the Hedgehog 3?

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 was developed by Paramount Pictures.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is a special promotional cartridge created for the Sega Genesis by Paramount Pictures to promote the then-upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film. The cartridge was distributed to content creators on 21 November 2024, to promote the film and celebrate the release of advance tickets on 25 November 2024. Along with being a fully functional Sega Genesis game, the cartridge also includes a cheat code that, when entered, reveals the release date for the final trailer. As a result, this marked the first time since Sonic 3D Blast (1996) that an official Sonic entry for the system was released.

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News

'A Bit of a Mad Idea' — Sega Is Auctioning Off Shadow The Hedgehog's Real-Life Motorcycle For Charity - IGN

IGN · 8/7/2026

Sonic Team boss says the most memorable game he's ever worked on is Sonic Adventure 2, and he was "really delighted" its story was used for the third movie - GamesRadar+

GamesRadar+ · 6/27/2026

Feature: In The Zone - Our Favourite Sonic The Hedgehog Levels, Music & Memories - Nintendo Life

Nintendo Life · 6/21/2026

Sonic Team lead would love to "magically" remake every Sonic game but says it would take as much time "as it would to make a brand new title" - GamesRadar+

GamesRadar+ · 6/15/2026