Sonic Rumble
News, coverage and analysis tracking Sonic Rumble across the outlets.- Sonic Rumble Announces Limited-Time Smurfs Collaboration Event and New Game ModeSEGA announced that Sonic Rumble will host a limited-time Smurfs Crossover Event starting March 16, 2026. The update also introduces a new Party Rumble game mode, a Toy Capsules system for earning skins, and rebrands the game to Sonic Rumble Party. Exclusive Smurfs skins and collaboration stages will be available during the event.
Sonic Rumble Relaunches as Sonic Rumble Party with Smurfs Crossover Event | Invision Game CommunitySEGA has announced a major update and relaunch for its multiplayer party game, Sonic Rumble, which will now be known as Sonic Rumble Party. The update includes a new game mode called Party Rumble, a Toy Capsules progression system, and gameplay improvements. A crossover event with The Smurfs will also take place from March 16 to April 15, 2026, featuring themed content and special stages.
Sega records $200m impairment write-down for Rovio during Q3Sega Sammy reported a significant decline in operating income for the nine months ending December 31, 2025, largely due to underperforming new game releases. The company recorded an impairment loss of nearly $200 million on its acquisition of Rovio, citing difficulties in advancing business development and falling profitability below initial forecasts. Sega plans to refocus on its "mainstay IPs" and strengthen its mobile gaming strategy.