What Happened to Sonic Mania 2? Takashi Iizuka and Christian

When Sonic Mania burst onto the scene in 2017, it ignited a fire of success within the Sonic franchise. Fans reveled in its nostalgic embrace of the series' classic roots, leaving many eagerly anticipating a sequel. Developed by a collaborative effort involving Christian Whitehead, PagodaWest Games, and Headcannon, the momentum for a follow-up seemed unstoppable.…

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Sega and external devs talk about why Sonic Mania 2 never came to fruition – Nintendo Wire

Sonic Superstars called on series veteran after potential Mania follow-up fell through - Dot Esports

Sonic Mania's sequel was never developed due to Sega's concerns over the size of its audience

Sonic Mania Plus Producer On How Mighty And Ray Made It In; No Plans For A Sequel - Siliconera

Why Didn't Sonic Mania 2 Happen? - Game Informer

Sonic Mania Plus' Second Developer Diary Video Focuses On Game Design - Siliconera

Why Sonic Mania 2 Never Came to Fruition – SoaH City

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