Sonic Blitz Is Real—and It’s a Mobile Card Game from the Makers of Angry Birds

After months of speculation, trademark sleuthing, and wild fan theories, the mystery of Sonic Blitz has finally been solved—and the answer may surprise you. It’s not a new 3D action game or a fighting spinoff. Instead, it’s a mobile trading card game developed by none other than Rovio, the studio behind Angry Birds.

Yep, that Rovio.

The game just popped up on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store recently, confirming both its genre and developer, and finally giving fans some solid info after months of curious guessing.

But here’s the kicker: the game is now playable—but only in the Philippines, where SEGA has just launched a limited technical test to kick things off.

A New Direction for the Blue Blur

For a while now, “Sonic Blitz” has been the subject of a lot of online chatter. Ever since SEGA filed the trademark, the Sonic fandom has been on high alert—Reddit threads, YouTube theories, and Discord debates all tried to crack the case.

Turns out, it’s a new kind of Sonic experience altogether.

Sonic Blitz introduces a fresh twist by bringing card-based strategy into the Sonic universe. And with Rovio at the helm, this marks a bold shift into mobile-first design—complete with fast-paced, strategic battles that fit neatly in your pocket.

Here’s what you’ll be doing in-game:

• Collect and upgrade characters from across the Sonic universe
• Build teams that match your personal play style and battle strategy
• Unleash a unique Dash Attack against your opponent and claim victory
• Watch your cards come to life with animations when the Dash is activated
• Climb the Ring Journey, the game’s progression ladder, and take on players around the world
• Battle in iconic Sonic locations like Green Hill Zone, Chemical Plant, and more

So, not quite loop-de-loops and spin dashes—but still pretty intense in its own right.

Now Playable—But Only in the Philippines

As of today, Sonic Blitz enters its first playable phase via a limited technical test available exclusively in the Philippines. That means if you’re outside the region, you’ll have to wait—only players in the Philippines can access the game right now.

According to SEGA, this early test is designed to:

• Identify and resolve technical issues
• Gather gameplay feedback
• Evaluate player experience and performance metrics
• Inform decisions around a potential global launch

The game is available to download in the Philippines on both iOS (Apple App Store) and Android (Google Play Store).

From Mystery to Reality: What This Means for Fans

The reveal of Sonic Blitz marks a surprising new chapter for Sonic—swapping high-speed platforming for fast-paced card battles. And while the technical test is currently locked to just one region, it’s a big first step toward a potential worldwide release.

For now, fans outside the Philippines will need to sit tight. But with the game finally out in the open and testing underway, the wait for more news (and hopefully a global launch) might not be too long.

Stay tuned—Sonic’s latest adventure may be a card game, but the stakes are real.