ZETA DIVISION Announces Sonic Is Leaving Its CREATOR Division
ZETA DIVISION announced on September 20 that Sonic the Hedgehog is leaving its CREATOR division, ending a run that began with a surprise July 2026 signing billed as for one summer only.
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Reporting from 1 source: Denfaminicogamer.
Why it matters
The departure closes a short, unusual collaboration between a game mascot and a Japanese esports organization, one that produced event appearances and player interactions rather than competitive play.
The team thanked him for his contributions, and Sonic posted parting words thanking k4sen and everyone, saying the events and game showdowns were seriously fun.
Sonic joined ZETA DIVISION's CREATOR division in July 2026, after reaching out to k4sen, who had won "Sonic Racing CrossWorlds The k4sen" in February. The team described the signing as for one summer only, and framed it around curiosity about a new playground and a shared wish to liven up both sides' 35th anniversaries.
During his time with the team, he appeared at "The k4sen Con 2026" and took part in a three-match showdown at "TGS2026," alongside interactions with players and creators.
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- Denfaminicogamer ZETA DIVISIONから「ソニック」が退団を発表。“ひと夏限定”で加入し、選手らとの交流やイベントへの出演でチームを盛り上げる