{"rewrite":{"id":"r_8b1347558a6a0114a47af5b6","clusterId":"c_be4e36b89ccde84f9f9e106b","slug":"pso2-new-genesis-ver-2-kicks-off-sonic-35th-anniversary-collaboration","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Pso2 New Genesis Ver.2 Kicks Off Sonic 35th Anniversary Collaboration","summary":"Sega launched a Sonic collaboration in PSO2 New Genesis ver.2 on June 17, 2026, running through July 22. The event includes limited-time quests, a special scratch, a login bonus, and an updated seasonal exchange shop. The collaboration commemorates Sonic's 35th anniversary on June 23.","whyItMatters":"The collaboration ties PSO2 New Genesis ver.2's live-service calendar to a major Sega franchise milestone, offering players new cosmetic and gameplay content for a limited window.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe collaboration adds two alternating quests-\u0026#34;Special Exercise: Sonic Sprint 2\u0026#34; and \u0026#34;Special Exercise: Shadow Sprint 2\u0026#34;-which are modified versions of earlier Sonic-themed quests with different enemy types and levels. Players collect rings and Chaos Emeralds to boost abilities before facing a boss. Completing tasks yields titles and \u0026#34;True Super Star Festival \u0026#39;26 SP Scratch Tickets.\u0026#34;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA limited-time special scratch, \u0026#34;Sonic Collaboration SP Scratch \u0026#39;26,\u0026#34; runs until July 22 and includes Shadow-themed set wear, Sonic-illustrated outerwear, accessories, stamps, and build parts. A daily login bonus offering collaboration tickets is available through July 15. The seasonal exchange shop also refreshes with items such as the \u0026#34;Anga Fandar Wing\u0026#34; accessory and \u0026#34;Dynamic Heart\u0026#34; build part.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Pso2 New Genesis Ver.2's Sonic collab launches on June 17, a week before Sonic's actual 35th anniversary on June 23. The timing suggests Sega is using the in-game event to build toward the milestone date.","twitterPost":"Pso2 New Genesis Ver.2's Sonic collab starts June 17, six days before Sonic's 35th anniversary. The event leads into the milestone rather than landing on it.","threadsPost":"Pso2 New Genesis Ver.2's Sonic collaboration begins June 17, a full week before Sonic's 35th anniversary on June 23. Sega is using the in-game event as a lead-in to the milestone date rather than a same-day celebration. The scratch and quests run through July 22, extending well past the anniversary itself.","newsletterBlurb":"Sega launched a Sonic collaboration in PSO2 New Genesis ver.2 on June 17, 2026, to mark Sonic's 35th anniversary. The event adds two limited-time quests, a special scratch with new cosmetics, a login bonus, and an updated exchange shop, all running through late July.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/521/G052100/20260617046/\",\"title\":\"\\\"NGS ver.2\\\" Collaborates to Commemorate Sonic's 35th Anniversary\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4286,"outputTokens":564,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1781695324,"createdAt":"2026-06-17T11:16:27.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-17T11:19:57.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-17T11:19:57.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_be4e36b89ccde84f9f9e106b","canonicalTitle":"「NGS ver.2」，ソニック生誕35周年を記念したコラボを実施","representativeArticleId":"a_222156862adab5b728ad6bcd","sourceCount":2,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"PSO2 ニュージェネシス ver.2\",\"Sonic the Hedgehog\"],\"studios\":[\"Sega\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-06-17T10:32:35.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-18T03:59:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-18T05:14:21.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Anime News Network","url":"https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2026-06-17/sega-unveils-sonic-figure-with-actual-dna-for-35th-anniversary/.238613","title":"Interest\nSega Unveils Sonic Figure With Actual DNA for 35th Anniversary"},{"source":"4Gamer.net","url":"https://www.4gamer.net/games/521/G052100/20260617046/","title":"「NGS ver.2」，ソニック生誕35周年を記念したコラボを実施"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["PSO2 ニュージェネシス ver.2","Sonic the Hedgehog"],"studios":["Sega"],"people":[],"type":"announcement","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Sega launched a Sonic collaboration in PSO2 New Genesis ver.2 on June 17, 2026, running through July 22.","The collaboration includes two alternating quests: 'Special Exercise: Sonic Sprint 2' and 'Special Exercise: Shadow Sprint 2,' which are modified versions of earlier Sonic-themed quests.","A limited-time special scratch, 'Sonic Collaboration SP Scratch '26,' runs until July 22 and includes Shadow-themed set wear, Sonic-illustrated outerwear, accessories, stamps, and build parts.","A daily login bonus offering collaboration tickets is available through July 15.","The seasonal exchange shop refreshes with items such as the 'Anga Fandar Wing' accessory and 'Dynamic Heart' build part."]}