Sega has finally put a pin in Sonic Rumble. The 32-player party spin-off lands November 5 2025 on iOS, Android and Steam, after several slips earlier this year. Sega says the new modes that caused the delay are now in place, so the global rollout is on.

What’s launching on 5 November

Sonic Rumble is Sega’s take on the “short round, big chaos” formula — think obstacle courses, ring-grabs and knock-offs, with chibi Sonic characters sprinting for the win. It’s free to download and built around quick online matches.

• Platforms: iOS, Android, Steam (PC).
• Players: up to 32 per match.
• Model: free-to-play with cosmetics.
• Rollout: global release; follows soft launches.

Sega’s own launch post confirms the date and platforms, while store listings outline the 32-player setup and bite-size stages. If you skipped the soft-launch build, this is the full worldwide drop.

A messy timeline, finally cleaned up

The road here was bumpy. Rumble was meant to be out last winter, then 8 May, then delayed again while the team finished new modes. Now it’s back with a firm date.

• Initial target: late 2024 / early 2025 window. (Missed.)
• Announced date: 8 May 2025 — then postponed.
• Reason given: more time to implement modes.
• New date: 5 November 2025.

VGC tracked each slip as it happened, and Sega’s site now lists 5 November across mobile and PC. So yes — this looks like the real one.

Modes and match flow (what to expect)

Rumble’s matches chain a few mini-rounds together — races, survival stretches and ring-collects — designed for pick-up-and-play sessions. Sega has teased “new modes” as part of the delay fix. If you played the early tests, expect a tighter ruleset at launch.

• Round types: races, survival obstacles, ring-collects.
• Session style: quick matches, 32 players, last-one-standing finals.
• Customisation: cosmetic items and character outfits.

The Google Play description lays out the basics: bite-size stages, fast eliminations and lots of cosmetic drip. The “new modes” note came from VGC’s delay coverage, which is what pushed the launch to November.

Should Sonic fans care?

If you wanted a classic high-speed platformer, this isn’t that. But as a free party game with familiar faces, it fills the “quick matches with friends” slot. The launch timing also avoids the October pile-up and gives Sega a clean November runway on mobile and PC.

• Low friction: free download; jump in, no console needed.
• Family-friendly chaos: short rounds suit couch sessions.
• Caveat: it’s more “party royale” than “speedrunner Sonic”. (That’s by design.)

If Sega keeps seasons fresh and cosmetics fair-priced, Rumble could sit nicely alongside your usual mobile staples.

When is the Sonic Rumble release date?

November 5 2025 worldwide, per Sega

Which platform are supported?

iOS, Android and Steam (PC).

Is Sonic Rumble free-to-play?

Yes. Expect cosmetic purchases; gameplay details come from the store listing.