Sonic Team’s Iizuka says he fought Sega to save the franchise

Speaking at Tokyo Game Show, Sonic Team lead producer Takashi Iizuka revealed that Sega internally discussed cancelling the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise at one point. Iizuka says he had to fight within the company to keep the series going through its lower periods.

Speaking at Tokyo Game Show, Sonic Team lead producer Takashi Iizuka revealed that Sega internally discussed cancelling the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise at one point. Iizuka says he had to fight within the company to keep the series going through its lower periods.

Originally reported 22 September 2026. Read the full story with all the details on timeextension.com

Sonic Team's Iizuka says he fought Sega to save the franchise
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