Dear ComicBook.com Editorial Team,

I am writing to you as a dedicated member of the Sonic the Hedgehog community regarding the upcoming 35th Anniversary. With the franchise reaching such a significant milestone, there is a growing desire among fans for Sega to host an official character design contest for the next mainline title.

Specifically, many in the community are interested in a format that allows for broader creative input—such as designing a duo of playable heroes alongside a new primary villain. We believe that highlighting the intersection of fan creativity and official development would make for a compelling story for your readers.

Thank you for your time and for your continued excellent coverage of the gaming industry.

Best regards,

Comicbookfan101

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### Hypothetical Contest Framework (Based on your Request)

If Sega were to open this contest next year, here is how the instructions and technical rules would likely be structured to accommodate your "multiple characters" requirement:

#### Submission Categories

* The Duo (Playable): Two new "Hero" characters designed to work in tandem.

* The Nemesis (Non-Playable): One new "Villain" character to serve as a boss or narrative antagonist.

#### Technical Specifications

* Composition: All three designs must be presented in one single image to show scale and thematic consistency.

* Image Size: Minimum 3840 x 2160 (4K resolution) at 300 DPI to ensure detail is preserved for 3D modeling references.

* Format: Digital entries only (JPEG or PNG).

#### Official Rules & Constraints

1. Originality: Designs must be 100% original. No "recolors" of existing cast members (e.g., no blue hedgehogs or yellow foxes).

2. Species Diversity: Sega often encourages non-hedgehog species to keep the world diverse.

3. Intellectual Property: By entering, participants usually must agree to transfer character rights to Sega Holdings Co., Ltd. for use in the 35th Anniversary title and future media.

4. Quantity: Exactly three characters per entry (2 Heroes, 1 Villain).

I changed the diversity that a brother and sister hedgehogs could keep the world diverse.