Is Sonic Mania in the main timeline?

That might sound simple enough, but we have to bear in mind that Mania stars the same Classic Sonic from Sonic Generations. It also isn't set during Classic Sonic's Classic Sonic timeline (the Mega Drive games), with Mania taking place after all of that.

Where does Sonic Mania take place in the timeline?

Alright! So Mania takes place in between Sonic & Knuckles, and before Sonic 4. End of blog!

Does Sonic Mania take place after forces?

Sonic Mania Adventures sees Sonic returning from the end of Forces, but Encore Mode also sees Sonic returning from the end of Forces.

Is Sonic Mania a mainline Sonic game?

Lastly, Sonic Mania is a fantastic 2017 2D Sonic game that revives the mechanics and iconography of the original Genesis games, but it's made by a completely separate team. None of this is to say these aren't Sonic games — just that they aren't main line games.

Does Sonic Mania take place after Sonic 3?

This game takes place after the events of S3&K. Jossed again, as confirmed by Classic's appearance in Sonic Forces.

Sonic Mania is not part of the Main Timeline (Theory)

Is Sonic Mania canon?

It's most certainly a canon. It's Classic Sonic after the Dimensional split.

What is the chronological order of the Sonic games?

Can you play as Amy in Sonic Mania?

Fans had been campaigning for Amy's playable since Sonic Mania, where the pink hedgehog wasn't made playable even in the following Plus expansion.

Is Sonamy canon in the Sonic games?

In other words, yes, the director of many Sonic games may have just casually confirmed that Sonamy will be canon. In the roughly 18 years that I have followed this daft series, I never thought I'd see the day. This came about from a fan inquiring about Sonic's relationship status.

Is Sonic Mania just a remake?

Produced in commemoration of the Sonic the Hedgehog series' 25th anniversary, Sonic Mania pays homage to the original Sega Genesis Sonic games, featuring speedy side-scrolling gameplay. It takes place over 13 levels, including several redesigned from past games.

What is the hardest Sonic Mania level?

Titanic Monarch is the final level in Sonic Mania—the final regular level, anyway. The biggest hazard in Titanic Monarch is the traps that are set for unsuspecting players.

Is Sonic Mania a spin off?

Sonic Mania (also called Sega's Sonic Mania and Sonic Mania: The Animated Series) is an American animated TV series based on the same name video game, airing on Cartoon Network and HBO Max. It is a spin-off TV show to James Cameron's Sonic Cinematic Universe.

Is Sonic Mania an alternate timeline?

Mania is in a different timeline because of generations, the rest of the classic games are in both timelines.

Which Sonic timeline is canon?

Sonic the Hedgehog Series

Only the events of the festival appearing at both the start and end of the video game are regarded as canon.

Is Sonic Mania before forces?

Though Sonic Mania entered development years later than Forces, it affected the development; the games have connected plots, and Mania was envisioned to excite fans for Forces. Recurring series writers Ken Pontac and Warren Graff contributed to the English script.

Is Sonic older than Manic?

Sonic is the oldest, Sonia is the middle child and Manic is the youngest.

Does Sonic like Amy canonically?

When Amy gets angry, she tries to hit him with her hammer. Despite everything, it is confirmed that Sonic considers her his love interest, but he does not want a relationship at the moment. He protects her and cares for her, even if he has to risk his life to save her.

Who did Sonic marry?

In the "Mobius: X Years Later" arc, set in an alternate future, Sonic became King of Mobius, married to his love interest Sally Acorn, and had two children named Sonia and Manic (sharing their names with Sonic's siblings in Sonic Underground).

Who is Knuckles girlfriend?

Julie-Su was a Mobian Echidna and the girlfriend and distant relative of Knuckles the Echidna. Born the daughter of Luger and Mari-Su, Julie-Su was brought up amongst the Dark Legion.

What is Amy real name Sonic?

Princess Amelia Rose the Hedgehog, commonly known as Amy Rose, and formerly known as Rosy the Rascal, is one of the main characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog series.

What gender is Amy from Sonic?

Sonic CD introduced Amy Rose, a female hedgehog with a persistent crush on Sonic. Sonic 3 introduced Knuckles the Echidna, Sonic's rival and later, friend.

What happens if you complete Sonic Mania?

Completing these will earn you a silver or gold medal, depending on your performance, which then unlock bonus modes from the Extras menu. Progress carries over between playthroughs, so no need to get them all in a single sitting.

Is Sonic Boom canon?

During this cutscene, Amy drops the line confirming that a Sonic Boom character is canon in the mainline franchise.

What is the oldest Sonic series?

Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog was the first Sonic television series, produced by DiC Entertainment, Bohbot Entertainment and Fininvest, and airing in 1993; the series consisted of 65 episodes, most of which follow Sonic and Tails as they attempt to stop Doctor Robotnik's tyranny.

What is the oldest Sonic game?

The series debuted in 1991 with the video game, Sonic the Hedgehog, released for the Mega Drive video game console (named Sega Genesis in North America).