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# Sonic series records 1.53 million units in latest second quarter financial update
- URL: https://news.tailschannel.com/sonic-series-records-1-53-million-units-in-latest-second-quarter-financial-update/
- Published: 2024-11-08T19:21:53.000Z
- Updated: 2024-11-08T19:21:53.000Z
- Description: The company's total sales declined slightly, but its entertainment sector, bolstered by Sonic's ongoing success, continues to thrive.
- Author: Tails' Channel
- Tags: Front Office, Numbers Never Lie, #news

The Sonic the Hedgehog video game series sold 860 thousand units in SEGA's second quarter, reaching a cumulative total of 1.53 million units so far into fiscal year 2025.

- That number is an decrease of 1.1 million compared to the same period last fiscal year, which landed at 2.71 million.

![](https://news.tailschannel.com/content/images/2024/11/SEGA_Q2-FY2025.png)

**Driving the news:** SEGA's Entertainment Contents division, including the Sonic franchise, outperformed other segments, with sales jumping 16.4% year-over-year to ¥141.8 billion JPY.

- SEGA credited the gains to strong legacy titles like *Persona 5 Royal*, successful DLC sales, and the favourable impact of exchange rates.

**Sonic's momentum:** SEGA highlighted the October launch of *Sonic x Shadow Generations*, which quickly surpassed one million units and earned high reviews.

- Aiming to extend Sonic's reach, SEGA plans to launch *Sonic Rumble* this winter, marking its first collaboration with mobile-focused Rovio.
- Financial numbers for *Generations* is expected to be reported next quarter.

**The big picture:** SEGA is betting big on Sonic, coordinating a global expansion strategy across games, mobile, and merchandise to maximize the brand's impact.

- The company forecasts total net sales of ¥445 billion ($2.95 billion) for the fiscal year, with several high-profile releases lined up for early 2025.

**Zoom out:** The parent company's overall Q2 results show a slight dip, with company-wide net sales down 4.5% to ¥211.6 billion, and operating income slipping 18.1% to ¥32.8 billion amid competitive challenges.