SPSTEAMPULSELIVE ANALYTICS
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I overview

SEGA | Jan 19, 2012 | game

Released

10players observed · 12 September 2026 - 22:38:47 UTC

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  • Latest observed players10 · 12 September 2026 - 22:38:47 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak102
  • Units sold (VGI)465,000
  • Revenue (VGI)$3,000,000
  • Review score40% positive

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I dated player observations, monthly player trends, reviews, and game metadata are tracked on SteamPulse.

  • Latest observed players10 · 12 September 2026 - 22:38:47 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak102
  • Units sold (VGI)465,000
  • Revenue (VGI)$3,000,000
  • Review score40% positive
  • Total reviews3,846
  • Release dateJan 19, 2012
  • DeveloperSEGA
  • PublisherSEGA

Company pages: Developer: SEGAPublisher: SEGA

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Game overview

Overview

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I comes from SEGA and is published by SEGA. It arrived on Steam on Jan 19, 2012, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Partial Controller Support, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, Steam, and Xbox so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 10 players at 12 September 2026 - 22:38:47 UTC, with a tracked peak near 102. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 40% positive across 3,846 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I is available in 6 languages including:

EnglishGermanFrenchItalianSpanish - SpainJapanese languages with full audio support

7 regional rating boards including esrb, pegi, usk, oflc, and dejus

PlatformTypeOSProcessorMemoryGraphicsStorage
WindowsMinimumNot listedPentium 4 @ 3.2 GHz/Athlon 64 3000+ or Equivalent & above1 GB (2 GB on Vista) GB RAM256 MB (NVIDIA GeForce 7600/AT Radeon X1300) & above DirectX®: dx90a Hard Drive: 500 MB HD space Sound: DirectX CompatibleNot listed
WindowsRecommendedNot listedIntel Core 2 DUO @ 2.4 GHz/Athlon 64 X2 4200+ & above2 GB+ GB RAM512 MB (NVIDIA GeForce 8800/ATI Radeon HD 3800) & above DirectX®: dx50 Hard Drive: 500 MB HD space Sound: DirectX CompatibleNot listed

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I has sold up to 465,000 units and has 2,617 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $3,000,000. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Detailed game overview

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I overview details

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

The sequel fans have waited 16 years for is finally here - Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I! Featuring enhanced gameplay elements, including the classic Sonic Spin Dash, and the versatile Homing Attack, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I picks up right where Sonic and Knuckles™ left off. Dr. Eggman’s back, and in an effort to finally rid himself of Sonic, he revisits – and improves – the very best of his creations. Get ready for the next chapter in an all new epic 2D saga built for old and new fans alike.

SteamPulse editorial summary

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I is listed as a game with $9.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Partial Controller Support, and Family Sharing, and is associated with the categories supplied by Steam. SteamPulse's latest observation records 10 players at 12 September 2026 - 22:38:47 UTC, a tracked peak of 102, and 40% positive reviews.

Overview facts

FieldValue
GameSonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I
Steam App ID202530
Typegame
Release dateJan 19, 2012
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Price$9.99
PlatformsWindows
GenresNot available
CategoriesSingle-player, Partial Controller Support, Family Sharing
Supported languagesEnglish * , German * , French * , Italian * , Spanish - Spain * , Japanese * * languages with full audio support
WebsiteOfficial website

Player and review overview

MetricValue
Latest observed players10 · 12 September 2026 - 22:38:47 UTC
SteamPulse tracked peak102
Positive reviews1,533
Negative reviews2,313
Total reviews3,846
Positive percent40%
Review typeMostly Negative
Recommendations2,617
Average playtime1,300 minutes

SteamPulse record freshness

FieldValue
Steam release dateJan 19, 2012
Official Steam feed update (UTC)27 November 2019 - 09:44:03 UTC
SteamPulse last record update (UTC)12 September 2026 - 22:38:47 UTC
Live player count updated (UTC)12 September 2026 - 22:38:47 UTC
Store metadata updated (UTC)12 September 2026 - 22:38:47 UTC

Highlighted achievements

AchievementDescription
The Story BeginsNo description
Crush Dr. EggmanNo description
The First Chaos EmeraldNo description
Enemy HunterNo description
Golden FlashNo description
All Stages Cleared!No description
ContenderNo description
Ring CollectorNo description
ImmortalNo description
Super Sonic GenesisNo description

Support and legal notes

FieldValue
Support email[email protected]
Support URLSupport page
Legal notice© SEGA. SEGA, the SEGA logo, the SONIC TEAM logo and SONIC THE HEDGEHOG are either registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA Corporation. All rights reserved.

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/202530
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/202530/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/202530
PCGamingWiki search
IGDB searchSearch IGDB for Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I

Game FAQ

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.

What is the latest observed Steam activity for Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I?

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I's latest SteamPulse observation records 10 players at 12 September 2026 - 22:38:47 UTC, with a tracked peak of 102 concurrent players in the available SteamPulse record. SteamPulse also records about 22 hours of average lifetime playtime.

Is Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I growing or declining recently?

September 2026 is still in progress. The month-to-date average is 6 players; the highest observed daily value is 13 players. Available values are provisional and will continue changing until the UTC month closes. The completed comparison month is August 2026.

What country-level audience data is available for Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I?

In the observed sample of public reviewer profiles with a visible country, the leading shares are United States (53.8%), United Kingdom (16.3%), Canada (7.5%). The separate directional player-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (44.6%), United Kingdom (12.9%), Canada (6.6%). The directional follower-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (54.3%), United Kingdom (12.8%), Canada (5.7%). The directional wishlist-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (37.5%), United Kingdom (11%), China (7.1%). Only the reviewer view is based on observed public profile countries; the other percentages are modeled relative weights, not verified account locations or country-level user counts.

What does the Steam review footprint look like for Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I?

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I currently sits at 40% positive across 3,846 Steam reviews tracked by SteamPulse, including 1,533 positive reviews and 2,313 negative reviews. Steam labels the current review summary as Mostly Negative.

How much follower and Twitch attention does Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I have?

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I currently has about 3K tracked Steam followers as of 15 January 2026 - 00:00:00 UTC. On Twitch, SteamPulse is matching roughly 0 live viewers across 0 active streams for the game's category.

What is the current Steam price for Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I?

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I is currently listed at $9.99 on Steam. SteamPulse uses the current store snapshot and historical price records to show whether the page is at full price or in a discounted window. Steam recommendations currently stand near 2,617, which helps add market context around that price.

Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Mostly Negative

40% positive, 1,533 positive, 2,313 negative

Price and discount

$9.99

Platforms

Windows

Categories

Single-player, Partial Controller Support, Family Sharing

Achievements

12

Platform releases
  • Steam 19 January 2012
  • Xbox 13 October 2010

DLC and packages

Steam bundles

Sonic the Hedgehog: UltimateBundle #13382 - 10% off$196.08Sonic the Hedgehog LegacyBundle #43314 - 22% off$31.53
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode IBuy Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I #13269$9.99

System requirements

Minimum requirements

Minimum: OS *: Windows XP/Vista/Win7 Processor: Pentium 4 @ 3.2 GHz/Athlon 64 3000+ or Equivalent & above Memory: 1 GB (2 GB on Vista) GB RAM Graphics: 256 MB (NVIDIA GeForce 7600/AT Radeon X1300) & above DirectX®: dx90a Hard Drive: 500 MB HD space Sound: DirectX Compatible Additional Notes: Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Recommended requirements

Recommended: OS *: Windows XP/Vista/Win7 Processor: Intel Core 2 DUO @ 2.4 GHz/Athlon 64 X2 4200+ & above Memory: 2 GB+ GB RAM Graphics: 512 MB (NVIDIA GeForce 8800/ATI Radeon HD 3800) & above DirectX®: dx50 Hard Drive: 500 MB HD space Sound: DirectX Compatible Additional Notes: Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

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