Rumor: A New Sonic Heroes Game Might Be on the Horizon

Fresh rumors suggest that Sega could be reviving Sonic Heroes, potentially as either a new game or a remake of the beloved 2003 title. Set after the events of Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Heroes distinguished itself from other entries in the franchise by grouping its playable characters into teams of three. Players had the ability to switch between team members to navigate challenges and defeat foes. Each of the four teams came with unique objectives and narratives tied to a new threat posed by the notorious Dr. Eggman and Neo Metal Sonic.

While the game received mixed critical reviews, it was a commercial triumph in 2003, reintroducing elements from classic 2D Sonic games, such as special stages and the Chaotix crew, into the main series.

The character-switching and teamwork mechanics that Sonic Heroes pioneered have not been seen in subsequent mainline Sonic games. However, later titles like Shadow the Hedgehog and Sonic Generations referenced the original game’s events. Additionally, the upcoming Sonic X Shadow Generations is set to feature a boss battle against Neo Metal Sonic’s Metal Overlord form.

Over the past year, speculation regarding a potential Sonic Heroes remake or sequel has surfaced, with the latest buzz coming from Twitter user sonicas0. This fan recently shared a leaked schedule for future Sonic the Hedgehog mobile games and hinted at a project rumored to be titled “SHR.” Accompanying the post was an image of the Sonic Heroes logo, suggesting that this mysterious project has been under development since 2023, with plans for a release in Fall 2025.

Is Sega Reviving Sonic Heroes?

At present, it remains unclear whether “SHR” refers to a remaster of the original Sonic Heroes, similar to the upcoming Sonic X Shadow Generations, or if it is an entirely new game, assuming sonicas0's leak holds merit. Earlier this year, whispers began to circulate about a Sonic Heroes remake, and this latest revelation appears to add further weight to the possibility that the Sonic Heroes format may soon make a comeback.

A sequel to Sonic Heroes could enhance the original gameplay by introducing new teams featuring characters that debuted in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise post-2003. This could include Silver the Hedgehog, Blaze the Cat, and even characters from the IDW-published Sonic comics, like Tangle the Lemur and Surge the Tenrec. While Sega and Sonic Team have yet to make any official announcements, if these rumors prove accurate, Sonic fans could be looking forward to the return of Sonic Heroes in the fall of next year.