Sonic Team Won't Pursue Remakes or Remasters, Iizuka Says
Takashi Iizuka cites a lack of originality and high costs, saying a remake takes as many resources as a new game.
Takashi Iizuka, general producer of the Sonic series, said in an interview with Automaton that Sonic Team is not pursuing remakes or remasters for the Sonic series anytime soon. Iizuka cited remakes' lack of originality and high development costs as reasons.
Iizuka stated that remaking an old game requires about as many resources as creating a new title, according to the interview. He also noted that the community requests ports such as Sonic Unleashed.
"I hear concerns about certain Sonic games being unplayable, and I ask fans to wait a little longer," Iizuka said.
In October 2025, Sonic x Shadow Generations included a port of the original Sonic Generations alongside a new Shadow-centred game.
Quick answers
Will Sonic Team make remakes or remasters?
No, Takashi Iizuka said in an interview with Automaton that Sonic Team is not pursuing remakes or remasters for the Sonic series anytime soon.
Why is Sonic Team not making remakes?
Iizuka cited remakes' lack of originality and high development costs as reasons, noting that remaking an old game requires about as many resources as creating a new title.
What did Iizuka say about ports like Sonic Unleashed?
Iizuka noted that the community requests ports such as Sonic Unleashed and asked fans to wait a little longer.