SEGA Universe

SEGA has revealed plans to celebrate some of its legacy IP this year in the form of "anniversary projects", under the new banner of SEGA Universe.

While it is not confirmed every project will take the form of a new video game, the pitch from the publisher is as follows: "We’ll shine a light on beloved past works that continue to be cherished by fans, and share new ways to enjoy them that transcend the world of games." It all falls under the slogan of "No Old, Stay Gold."

It highlights the following classic series celebrating their anniversaries, and their inclusion in SEGA Universe:

All of the above are celebrating a landmark anniversary in 2026, spanning from a 25th anniversary for SGGG all the way up to Outrun's 40th birthday. In between them, Streets of Rage turns 35 and NiGHTS will be 30. You can watch the trailer to go with the news below:

The initiative's official website sets the scene: "Time has passed. With changing eras, some things were lost. Still, there is an impulse that never changed. A glare that never faded. Not to turn that recklessness into nostalgia. Not to say, “Those were the good old days. That frenzy is still alive somewhere, even now. Never rusted. Never dulled. So let’s do it again. Next time, even bolder."

Of course, this isn't the first time SEGA has shared word of IP revival efforts inside the company. Under its "Power Surge" marketing banner, it announced new games in the Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi, Streets of Rage, Golden Axe, and Shinobi franchises. This was back in December 2023, and only Shinobi: Art of Vengeance has released from the initiative so far.

The official explanation of SEGA Universe adds: "Games and characters born in the past. Transcending generations and borders, they continue to live on in the same universe—even today. Beyond games, expanding into film, music, fashion, and even further forms of entertainment. While changing form, the experience is constantly updated. Everything created here remains in someone’s memory and is passed on to the next generation."

What sort of things do you want to see come out of SEGA Universe? Post your wishlist in the comments below.

[source segauniverse.sega.jp]