Animal Crossing & Sonic at the Olympic Games Paris 2024

Animal Crossing & Sonic at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 is a 2023 crossover sports game on the Nintendo Switch made by SEGA and Nintendo. It is a successor of the Mario & Sonic series but features Animal Crossing instead of Mario.
The game started development in 2022 after SEGA purchased the right to the official Paris 2024 video game. Early in development, it was decided by Nintendo that the game should include Animal Crossing instead of Mario due to the success of Animal Crossing: New Horizons as well as to make the game stand out from its predecessors. The companies agreed to this but made sure to still include Mario references in the game.
== Characters ==
=== Playable ===
In the Sonic the Hedgehog series, there are 10 characters who are playable in every sport, as well as guest characters limited to three normal sports and two Dream Events each. In the Animal Crossing series, the jock and sisterly villagers are playable in every sport and other villagers are limited to one sport each. Every villager from Animal Crossing: New Horizons is playable. Sanrio villagers are also playable but can only be unlocked by scanning the Sanrio Amiibo cards. All Animal Crossing characters wear event-specific clothing, though, unlike most Sonic characters, they do not wear shoes in any sport (except for Tiansheng). Playable Animal Crossing characters also wear birthday hats on their birthday.
In addition to pre-existing characters, the player can play as custom characters, which can be Miis, Villagers, or Avatars. The game has a character storing system that allows the player to save up to 100 characters. Custom characters can be created in the game or imported from Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Sonic Forces, the Switch console, or any Nintendo Switch game involving Miis. Players with Nintendo Switch Online can also share custom characters and access custom characters shared by others. Custom characters can also wear outfits, which affect their stats. Custom characters can have one of 12 favorite colors, which affects the color of their default outfits and equipment for each sport.
Sonic characters who are playable in a specific event all have their unique versions of the equipment. Animal Crossing characters have equipment based on one of ten different styles. Custom characters start with generic equipment with color determined by their favorite color, though the equipment can be customized for each custom character. In team sports, the style of the equipment is determined by the team leader.
In total, there are 437 playable characters, excluding custom characters but including Sanrio villagers. This includes 24 Sonic characters and 413 Animal Crossing characters. Out of the Animal Crossing characters, 83 are playable in every event and 330 (including all 6 Sanrio villagers) are playable in only one event.
When CPU opponents in a sport are determined, each opponent has a 50% chance of being a Sonic character and a 50% chance of being an Animal Crossing character, meaning any individual Sonic character is more likely to show up compared to Animal Crossing characters as there are more playable characters in the latter series. However, in some events (particularly team events), the total number of characters is greater than the number of possible playable Sonic characters, in which case, it is more likely for there to be more Animal Crossing characters than Sonic characters. Each event-specific character is also more likely to show up compared to any individual character who appears in every sport.
==== Sonic Characters ====
Character 	Type 	Sports 	Event-specific clothes	Description
Amy Rose 	All-Around	All 	Yes 	A cheerful hedgehog who is always ready to participate in the Olympics. She won't hesitate to attack her enemies with her Piko Piko Hammer.
Blaze the Cat 	All-Around	All 	Yes 	A princess from another dimension and protector of the Sol Emeralds. In addition to athletic skills, she is capable of controlling fire.
Doctor Eggman 	Skill 	All 	Yes 	Sonic's arch-nemesis who has tried to take over the world many times. He is once again trying to win as many gold medals as possible.
Knuckles the Echidna	Power 	All 	Yes 	Guardian of the Master Emerald who prefers being alone. He sees the Olympics as an opportunity to test his strength.
Metal Sonic 	Speed 	All 	No 	A robot copy of Sonic built by Dr. Eggman to rival the blue hedgehog in every way. His goal at the Olympics is to beat Sonic.
Shadow the Hedgehog 	Speed 	All 	Yes 	A black and red hedgehog who was created as the ultimate life form. He has a great deal of pride in his abilities and hopes the Olympics provide him the ultimate competition.
Silver the Hedgehog 	Skill 	All 	Yes 	A hedgehog from the future who can use psychokinesis to levitate objects. Despite the devastation in his time, Silver continues to have a positive attitude.
Sonic the Hedgehog 	Speed 	All 	Yes 	The world's fastest hedgehog, Sonic has saved the world many times. He has a strong sense of justice and is only willing to win fairly.
Miles "Tails" Prower	Skill 	All 	Yes 	Sonic's best friend who is capable of flying and building machines. Over the years, he has trained to keep up with Sonic.
Vector the Crocodile	Power 	All 	Yes 	Leader of the Chaotic Detective Agency, this crocodile loves music and dreams of becoming rich. He is helpful in nature.
Chaos 	Power 	100m Freestyle,Kayak Slalom,Triathlon,Dream Canoe Sprint,Dream Diving 	No 	It is said Chaos only appears in times of danger, so does this mean bad things are about to happen? Either way, now that Chaos is here, he is competing to provide entertainment to the Chao spectators.
Egg Pawn 	All-Around	4×100m Relay,Handball,Rugby Sevens,Dream 3x3 Basketball,Dream Football 	No 	A mass-produced robot built to serve Dr. Eggman. With the correct reprogramming, this robot can be an effective teammate for anyone.
Eggman Nega 	Skill 	Fencing,Field Hockey,Platform Diving,Dream Judo,Dream Shooting 	Yes 	A distant descendant of Dr. Eggman with similar abilities and even more evil personality. He is hoping to defeat his ancestor.
Espio the Chameleon 	Speed 	Taekwondo,Triple Jump,Water Polo,Dream City Living,Dream Tree Planting 	Yes 	A calm chameleon and member of the Chaotix Detective Agency. He is trained as a ninja and sees the Olympics as an opportunity to improve his skills.
Jet the Hawk 	Speed 	100m Dash,Football,Surfing,Dream Board Racing,Dream Canoe Sprint 	Yes 	Leader of the Babylon Rogues and rival of Sonic in speed. His desire to find treasure has led to him trying to win some gold medals.
E-123 Omega 	Power 	Basketball,Javelin Throw,Pistol,Dream Judo,Dream Tennis 	No 	A robot built by Dr. Eggman, Omega has turned against his former master and has come to the Olympics in an attempt to beat Eggman.
Rouge the Bat 	Skill 	Beach Volleyball,Rhythmic Gymnastics,Sport Climbing,Dream City Living,Dream Tennis	Yes 	A treasure hunter specializing in jewels, a rival of Knuckles, and a good friend of Shadow. She is hoping to win some gold medals for herself.
Sticks the Badger 	Speed 	Archery,Artistic Swimming,Show Jumping,Dream Obstacle Course,Dream Tree Planting 	Yes 	A wild jungle badger who has learned to hunt with her trusty boomerang. Her love for shiny things is why she is aiming to win a medal.
Storm the Albatross 	Power 	Double Sculls,Weightlifting,Wrestling,Dream Board Racing,Dream Diving 	Yes 	Member of the Babylon Rogues and Jet's loyal follower who has joined his teammates at the Olympics. His strength rivals that of Knuckles.
Tangle the Lemur 	All-Around	Breaking,Pole Vault,Vault,Dream 3x3 Basketball,Dream Obstacle Course 	Yes 	An energetic ring-tailed lemur who is always willing to face new challenges. As such, nothing can discourage her from participating in the Olympics.
Wave the Swallow 	Skill 	BMX,Sailing,Skateboarding,Dream Board Racing,Dream Canoe Sprint 	Yes 	Mechanic of the Babylon Rogues as well as their strategist. She considers herself more intelligent than anyone else.
Whisper the Wolf 	All-Around	Badminton,Golf,Skeet,Dream 3x3 Basketball,Dream Shooting 	Yes 	Often staying in the shadows, Whisper was never one to participate in the Olympics, but after some convincing from her friends, she decided to give the event a try.
Zavok 	Power 	Boxing,Hammer Throw,Modern Pentathlon,Dream Football,Dream Gymnastics 	No 	Leader of the Deadly Six and the group's muscle. Zavok has always been interested in improving his skills, which is why he likes the competitive nature of the Olympics.
Zazz 	All-Around	110m Hurdles,Table Tennis,Trampoline,Dream Gymnastics,Dream Obstacle Course 	No 	The craziest and wildest member of the Deadly Six, Zazz is very unpredictable and uses this as an advantage in sports. He is more chaotic compared to his rivals.
==== Animal Crossing Characters ====
In the story mode, characters may be playable in other events, as the characters' story mode sports are simply determined by their personality.
Character 	Sports 	Personality	Birthday 	Description
Ace 	All 	Jock 	August 11 	Ace is a dedicated fisherman, but he always releases his catch. This does not mean he will let his opponents win at sports.
Agnes 	All 	Sisterly 	April 21 	Agnes is sensitive to the sun, even if she cannot burn or tan. As such, she makes sure to wear her sunscreen at the Olympics.
Antonio 	All 	Jock 	October 20 	Antonio the anteater is a fan of non-fiction literature. Of course, his love for books comes nowhere close to his love for sports.
Axel 	All 	Jock 	March 23 	A playful elephant, Axel always has a smile on his face. He is excited to try out all the sports at the Olympics.
Bam 	All 	Jock 	November 7 	This athletic deer is so dedicated to sports, his entire room is themed around this interest. He is not afraid to speak his mind.
Biff 	All 	Jock 	March 29 	Biff is an extremely competitive hippo who will not settle for anything lower than first place, no matter how many sports it takes.
Bill 	All 	Jock 	February 1 	Bill prefers to keep things peaceful whenever he's at home. But when participating in sports, this duck is just as competitive as his fellow jocks.
Billy 	All 	Jock 	March 25 	In the past, Billy used to sit on couches and eat chips all day. Now he lifts couches, though he still keeps his habit of eating chips.
Boone 	All 	Jock 	September 12	A gorilla who loves nothing more than watching a lovely sunset in his rustic home... while drinking a protein shake.
Boots 	All 	Jock 	August 7 	Boots is best known for his unusual fashion sense, preferring to wear tracksuits and jester outfits. That and his dedication to sports.
Bud 	All 	Jock 	August 8 	This lion likes spending most of his days on the beach. Doing what exactly? Training his muscles, of course.
Buck 	All 	Jock 	April 4 	A very competitive horse who always tries his best at everything. He often gets hurt in attempts to do so, but he may just be the best at that.
Canberra 	All 	Sisterly 	May 14 	A koala who enjoys days on the beach and participating in sports. The latter activity is exactly what she plans to do in Paris.
Charlise 	All 	Sisterly 	April 17 	An athletic bear who keeps sports equipment in her home. She is also caring and her friends can always count on her.
Cherry 	All 	Sisterly 	May 11 	Cherry likes to do what's cool, and right now, that is participating in the Olympics. The bigger the audience, the more she'll enjoy it.
Coach 	All 	Jock 	April 29 	For this bull, fitness is not just a hobby. It's a lifestyle. He spends most of his time training for all the sports.
Cobb 	All 	Jock 	October 7 	Cobb may seem like a bookworm, but in reality, he is dedicated to winning as many Olympic gold medals as possible. Even his glasses are probably swimming goggles.
Cousteau 	All 	Jock 	December 17 	Cousteau loves exotic food and telling jokes, but his two main interests are sports and France, which is why Paris 2024 is the ideal event for him.
Curly 	All 	Jock 	July 26 	Curly is a pig who likes to keep things natural. Besides sports, he is interested in exploring the world, and Paris is just one of his many destinations.
Deirdre 	All 	Sisterly 	May 4 	This deer is easy to befriend. Whenever Deirdre is not participating in sports, she enjoys the outdoor areas.
Diva 	All 	Sisterly 	October 2 	It is hard to distract Diva, and as such, it is easy for her to remain focused on all sports, regardless of how bizarre the surroundings may be.
Dom 	All 	Jock 	March 18 	This dreamy sheep loves the outdoors and often spends his days looking at the sky. He searches for a bright future, preferably one involving Olympic medals.
Drift 	All 	Jock 	October 9 	A frog who is not really poisonous despite his appearance. He is hoping for rain during the Olympics, as he likes the way water feels on his skin.
Faith 	All 	Sisterly 	March 21 	Faith has spent most of her life on tropical islands, so participating in various sports in the city of Paris is a new experience for her.
Flip 	All 	Jock 	November 21 	A monkey who sees every day as a celebration, so for him, the Olympics are just one big festival featuring all of his favorite sports.
Flo 	All 	Sisterly 	September 2 	Flo the penguin is always ready to try out new activities, as long as they involve action. Here at the Olympics, Flo can achieve just that.
Frita 	All 	Sisterly 	July 16 	Frita is all about fast food. However, eating all that food means she needs a way to burn calories, which is why she takes part in all the sports.
Frobert 	All 	Jock 	February 8 	An enthusiastic frog who always aims high in life. He will always provide a boost in self-esteem for those who need it.
Fuchsia 	All 	Sisterly 	September 19	Fuchsia often has trouble deciding what to do, which is why she could not stick with a single sport. But once she's in a contest, she won't back down.
Genji 	All 	Jock 	January 21 	Besides sports, Genji is also interested in poetry. Although he likes being an athlete, Genji dreams of becoming a politician one day.
Goose 	All 	Jock 	October 4 	Goose is very speedy and wakes up early every day. Now at the Olympics, he has a chance to put his speed to the test by facing the Blue Blur himself, Sonic.
Hamlet 	All 	Jock 	May 30 	This hamster may be on the smaller side, but he is as much of an athlete as any of his rivals. When not competing in sports, Hamlet likes to play.
Hazel 	All 	Sisterly 	August 30 	This athletic squirrel has sports equipment at her home which she uses to train. Now she can show all that training has been worth it.
Iggly 	All 	Jock 	November 2 	As a penguin, Iggly may be better suited to the Winter Olympics, but as sports are still involved, Iggly could never decline an invitation to the Summer Olympics.
Jay 	All 	Jock 	July 17 	Jay's success is thanks to his willpower. He never hesitates, as he believes doing so will lead to certain losses.
Jitters 	All 	Jock 	February 2 	Jitters is just as dedicated to sports off the field as he is on. His main interest is soccer, but he still wants to participate in all the sports.
Katt 	All 	Sisterly 	April 27 	This cat looks like she is planning a big prank... is she planning to prank her competitors? Or does she just want to have a good time by participating in all the sports?
Kevin 	All 	Jock 	April 26 	Kevin tries to act cool, but often acts overly excited. With the world's biggest sporting event ahead of him, it is hard to remain calm.
Kid Cat 	All 	Jock 	August 1 	Kid Cat always acts like a superhero. Now, instead of fighting bad guys, Kid Cat will have to compete with other athletes.
Kody 	All 	Jock 	September 28	Kody is something of a cowboy, but is also interested in space... and sports, of course, which is why he is participating at the Olympics.
Leonardo 	All 	Jock 	May 15 	Even when not competing, Leonardo likes wearing sports-themed clothing. He also loves eating healthy fitness food.
Louie 	All 	Jock 	March 26 	This gorilla is so dedicated to training, that his entire home is a gym. With all this training, Louie is more than ready for the Olympics.
Lyman 	All 	Jock 	October 12 	A green koala who loves nature and island life. Of course, Paris is not the ideal place for this, but with sports involved, Lyman is glad to be at the Olympics.
Mac 	All 	Jock 	November 11 	Other than his ability to talk and love for sports, Mac is not that different from the typical dog. Of course, these differences are what makes Mac an athlete.
Mira 	All 	Sisterly 	July 6 	Mira's origins and motives are a mystery. Nobody knows why she has come to Paris, but now that she is here, she is surely determined to win the gold medals.
Moose 	All 	Jock 	September 13	Things tend to be a mess when Moose is around, most likely because Moose spends his time training, not looking at his surroundings, and never cleaning.
Mott 	All 	Jock 	July 10 	Mott is something of a scientist and likes researching physics - more specifically, the physics of muscle building.
Muffy 	All 	Sisterly 	February 14 	Muffy tends to be elegant and gloomy, but deep inside she is very caring. However, this does not mean she will go easy on her opponents.
Pashmina 	All 	Sisterly 	December 26 	This goat is not one to give up. Now that she has come to the Olympics, she is determined to win as many gold medals as possible.
Paula 	All 	Sisterly 	March 22 	Paula was once dreaming of becoming a pop star but has since given up her old dream in favor of becoming an athlete.
Peck 	All 	Jock 	July 25 	Peck is hoping to be a firefighter one day. The bird heard firefighters are supposed to be muscular, so Peck hopes to build his muscles by participating in Olympic sports.
Phoebe 	All 	Sisterly 	April 22 	Phoebe seems to be the energetic, fast-paced type, but in reality, she often takes things slow... except when it comes to sports.
Pierce 	All 	Jock 	January 8 	This eagle's main goal is becoming a rugby player, but he is always willing to participate in any sport, and whenever he does, his focus is on winning big.
Plucky 	All 	Sisterly 	October 12 	There is nothing Plucky enjoys more than lying on the beach, sipping on a coconut. Doing so constantly can get boring, however, so she is looking for some variety at the Olympics.
Poncho 	All 	Jock 	January 2 	This bear cub is often indecisive, which is why he has not picked a single sport to focus on. But if one thing is clear to him, it is that he loves sports.
Quinn 	All 	Sisterly 	January 20 	Quinn is known for her cool style, so to maintain her reputation, she makes sure to dress up for every sport.
Reneigh 	All 	Sisterly 	June 4 	Reneigh spends most of her time on her smartphone figuring out what the latest trends are, as well as keeping up with when all the Olympic events are held.
Renée 	All 	Sisterly 	May 28 	Renée may be a sailor, but that does not mean her skills are limited to boat sports only. She is a rhino whose strength should not be underestimated.
Ribbot 	All 	Jock 	February 13 	This metallic frog may be a robot, but he still has feelings. He dreams of becoming an astronaut, but on Earth, sporting events are what he likes the most.
Roald 	All 	Jock 	January 5 	Roald is a muscular penguin who will never miss out on a chance to prove his dedication to training. The Olympics are about the biggest opportunity he will ever get.
Rocket 	All 	Sisterly 	April 14 	This gorilla is a full-time superhero who will never let evil triumph. Her goal at the Olympics is to keep the bad guys from winning any gold medals.
Rod 	All 	Jock 	August 14 	According to Rod, everything is "ace". The excitement of sports? Ace. The achy muscles the day after? Ace. And the Olympics? The most ace thing in the world!
Rory 	All 	Jock 	August 7 	Rory may be somewhat unpredictable, and he will often sneak up behind his rivals. But his participation at the Olympics was something many saw coming.
Rowan 	All 	Jock 	August 26 	Rowan joined the sporting life at a later age than most of his competitors, but that has not stopped him from aiming big.
Rudy 	All 	Jock 	December 20 	A loud cat who tends to repeat himself over and over. He has often talked about his interest in sports, and now he has a chance to show his skills.
Samson 	All 	Jock 	July 5 	Samson wants to experience as many different things as possible. This also means competing in as many different sports as possible.
Scoot 	All 	Jock 	June 13 	People think Scoot is wearing a scooter helmet, but it is actually a swimming cap. However, this does not mean Scoot's athletic skills are limited to swimming only.
Shari 	All 	Sisterly 	April 10 	Shari is not the one to let gossip spread around. Here at the Olympics, Shari is making sure false rumors are stopped as soon as possible.
Sheldon 	All 	Jock 	February 26 	Sheldon is ready to participate in the Olympics. Unfortunately for him, the events only award medals, not nuts.
Sly 	All 	Jock 	November 25 	Sly is often dressed up in camouflage and is trained to be sneakier than his opponents. This alligator hopes this skill gives him an advantage at the Olympics.
Snake 	All 	Jock 	November 3 	Snake would be a perfect ninja if it wasn't for his big pink ears. At least all that ninja training has given him the athletic ability to compete at the Olympics.
Sparro 	All 	Jock 	November 20 	Sparro may seem like the playful type, but he always takes sports seriously. Also, any childish items he keeps around are for nostalgia purposes only.
Sprocket 	All 	Jock 	December 1 	A robot ostrich designed to perform well in sports. Despite his status as an athlete, his actual goal is to become a guitarist.
Sterling 	All 	Jock 	December 11 	A knight eagle who challenges everyone he meets. Even at the Olympics, he is challenging his opponents to sports, though they were already planning to participate.
Stinky 	All 	Jock 	August 17 	Stinky's main interest seems to be wrestling, but he is just as prepared for all other sports. He always wears his wrestling mask.
Sylvia 	All 	Sisterly 	May 3 	Sylvia is a fan of modern trends, and right now, the biggest event is the 2024 Summer Olympics, so naturally Sylvia is here participating in every sport.
Tad 	All 	Jock 	August 3 	Whenever Tad is not resting, he is doing something athletic. And at the Olympics, he can do so in every event.
Tammy 	All 	Sisterly 	June 23 	Tammy is an independent bear cub who claims she has never been sick. She continues following a healthy lifestyle by getting exercise at the Olympics.
Tank 	All 	Jock 	May 6 	This rhino may sometimes get so pumped up, he charges into walls, which requires at least five villagers to pull him out. These incidents have not taken away his enthusiasm.
Teddy 	All 	Jock 	September 26	A confident bear who believes he will be fine no matter what. Here at the Olympics, he is confident he will get to stand on the awards podium.
Tiansheng 	All 	Jock 	August 18 	Tiansheng is always wearing his shoes as he believes they will make him faster. Maybe they will help him win some medals at the Olympics.
Tybalt 	All 	Jock 	August 19 	For this athletic tiger, joining the Olympics was the natural choice. After all, where else can one participate in all the sports?
Ursala 	All 	Sisterly 	January 16 	Ursala was once particular about her style, but has since stopped caring and now she is willing to try out a variety of activities.
Admiral 	Taekwondo 	Cranky 	January 27 	Admiral is not one to spend a lot of time around others. Even getting him to join just one Olympic event took some convincing.
Agent S 	4×100m Relay 	Peppy 	July 2 	This energetic squirrel has trained a lot to help her superhero team win gold at the Olympics.
Al 	Weightlifting 	Lazy 	October 18 	Al seems to be lazy, as he is often sleepy and loves eating. However, his house is a gym, and he has trained for the Olympics.
Alfonso 	110m Hurdles 	Lazy 	June 9 	Alfonso has always been inspired by Mario, from his clothing style to his catchphrase. Now he is following his hero's footsteps by joining Sonic at the Olympics.
Ankha 	Dream Gymnastics 	Snooty 	September 22	Ankha is interested in the ancient world, particularly aspects involving gold and deserts. Though not ancient, a gold medal is something Ankha is after.
Annalise 	Surfing 	Snooty 	December 2 	Annalise's idea of style is to be different from others, so naturally, she decided to compete in Teahupo'o instead of Paris.
Apollo 	Dream Board Racing 	Cranky 	July 4 	This bald eagle is an adventurer by nature, preferring to go off the beaten path. As such, his ideal place to compete is the mountainous Splash Canyon.
Apple 	Dream Tree Planting 	Peppy 	September 24	A kind and considerate hamster who likes sharing more than anything else. Now she wants to help others by planting many fruit trees.
Audie 	Beach Volleyball 	Peppy 	August 31 	Audie will brighten anyone's day with her presence. As such, even her opponents can't feel too bad after losing to her.
Baabara 	Rhythmic Gymnastics 	Snooty 	March 28 	This elegant sheep wants to perform for an audience. She is quick to point out flaws in others' performances. But her own? Flawless, of course.
Benedict 	100m Freestyle 	Lazy 	October 10 	Benedict is so forgetful that he already forgot why he showed up at the Paris Olympics. But it must have something to do with the swimming pool.
Bettina 	Dream City Living 	Normal 	June 12 	Bettina is into the city lifestyle. Though interested in visiting Paris, Bettina is not into sports and prefers to visit the many restaurants the city has to offer.
Bianca 	Show Jumping 	Peppy 	December 13 	Once Bianca has a goal she wants to complete, she is not one to back down easily. Right now, her focus is on winning an equestrian gold medal.
Big Top 	Boxing 	Lazy 	October 3 	Big Top may not be one to pick fights, but that does not stop him from using his strength in boxing... as long as he gets to eat a big meal once he's done.
Blaire 	Dream Tree Planting 	Snooty 	July 3 	This squirrel has come to the Olympics to plant as many fruit trees as she can. Maybe she'll get to eat the juicy fruit after the Olympics.
Bob 	100m Dash 	Lazy 	January 1 	An easygoing cat who isn't too worried about winning or losing. He has come to the Olympics to simply enjoy the event.
Bonbon 	100m Freestyle 	Peppy 	March 3 	Bonbon always wants to achieve a lot. However, one of the main goals she has in life is to be a swimmer, so that is her focus right now.
Boomer 	Dream Board Racing 	Lazy 	February 7 	If piloting was an Olympic sport, Boomer would have a good chance of winning the gold medal. Maybe he still has a chance with a board that can fly.
Boyd 	Weightlifting 	Cranky 	October 1 	Boyd may be more used to lifting things with a forklift, but that does not mean that he is too weak to compete with his fellow gorillas.
Bruce 	Dream 3x3 Basketball 	Cranky 	May 26 	Bruce is more of a fan of board games than sports. Still, he enjoys playing some street basketball every now and then.
Butch 	100m Dash 	Cranky 	November 1 	Butch enjoys running, whether it is in a dog park, a road, or an Olympic stadium. He may act threatening towards his opponents, but would never actually hurt them.
Carmen 	Beach Volleyball 	Peppy 	January 6 	Carmen's best-known interests are fashion trends and chocolate, but she is also a big fan of playing beach volleyball.
Caroline 	Beach Volleyball 	Normal 	July 15 	Caroline has had a variety of hobbies in her life, including but not limited to yo-yoing and drawing manga. Her main goal, however, is to become a volleyball player.
Cephalobot 	Dream Shooting 	Smug 	April 1 	Nobody knows for sure whether his eyes are actually capable of shooting laser beams. But at least he is not using this ability as an advantage at the Olympics.
Cesar 	Weightlifting 	Cranky 	September 6 	This gorilla has come to the Olympics to test his strength. Hopefully, his days spent lifting weights at his home have paid off.
Chabwick 	Dream Canoe Sprint 	Lazy 	December 24 	Chabwick really enjoys the cold, and even enjoys eating popsicles in freezing weather. The one place in his body sensitive to cold is his ears, so he always wears earmuffs.
Cheri 	Dream Tree Planting 	Peppy 	March 17 	Cheri is very determined to complete her goals, particularly if they involve running and the possibility of making a fruit smoothie.
Chops 	Fencing 	Smug 	October 13 	A very elegant pig who believes the only competitions worth having are formal duels. And once he's in a duel, he plans to win, of course.
Chow 	Taekwondo 	Cranky 	July 22 	This panda prefers to live a humble life, but is willing to compete for a gold medal. He gets startled easily, so half of his kicks might just be reactions to his opponent's presence.
Chief 	Dream 3x3 Basketball 	Cranky 	December 19 	Chief may seem rude at first, but he actually enjoys spending time with friends, particularly if garage activities are involved.
Chrissy 	Rhythmic Gymnastics 	Peppy 	August 28 	Chrissy has come to the Olympics in order to have a spotlight for herself. Of course, she'll have to beat her sister Francine in order to achieve this.
Clyde 	Dream Tree Planting 	Lazy 	May 1 	A horse who loves food, specifically fruit. Clyde is not particularly athletic but may just be willing to compete if it involves something he can eat.
Cyrano 	Dream Judo 	Cranky 	March 9 	This grumpy anteater is determined to win an Olympic gold medal, and will not let any opponents stop him.
Deena 	Basketball 	Normal 	June 27 	Deena has fond memories of her school gym. Now she wants to relive those memories by participating in a basketball tournament.
Del 	Sailing 	Cranky 	May 27 	Del has a tendency to get distracted when he goes shopping. Hopefully he can remain focused when sailing.
Drago 	Dream Football 	Lazy 	February 12 	As a dragon, Drago can feel right at home in the volcanic Lava Reef Zone. Unlike the typical dragon, however, Drago is friendly and a good team player.
Fang 	Dream Canoe Sprint 	Cranky 	December 18 	This wolf is a fan of snow, so he has come to Holoska. He just needs to make sure not to wear purple or else he may be mistaken for one of Sonic's old enemies.
Flora 	Vault 	Peppy 	February 9 	This flamingo has come to the Olympics to demonstrate her tricks. Hopefully, the audience appreciates Flora's skill to stand on one leg.
Francine 	Rhythmic Gymnastics 	Snooty 	January 22 	The protective older sister of Chrissy, Francine is unwilling to let her sister go to the Olympics alone.
Frett 	Football 	Cranky 	October 30 	Frett has always been watching soccer matches, preferably live in the audience making noise. But actually playing is a less common experience for this dog.
Gala 	Dream City Living 	Normal 	March 5 	Gala's main activity involves owning and running a bank. Here in Paris, she is planning to spend some of her saved Bells.
Gigi 	Dream City Living 	Snooty 	August 11 	This classy frog is only here in Paris for fashion. Though not an athlete herself, she may be cheering on her fellow frogs.
Gloria 	Dream City Living 	Snooty 	August 12 	Gloria prefers being fancy and does not want to ruin her style by sweating at sports. Instead, she has come to admire the beauty of Paris.
Groucho 	Dream 3x3 Basketball 	Cranky 	October 23 	Groucho may seem intimidating, but those who get to know him better consider him a true friend.
Hans 	Dream Canoe Sprint 	Smug 	December 5 	The sport Hans likes the most is actually skiing. However, as skiing is not a summer sport, Hans is hoping to win a different medal instead.
Harry 	100m Freestyle 	Cranky 	January 7 	Harry used to be more athletic about 20 years ago, but now he spends most of his time in messy places. He still enjoys a great sporting experience every now and then.
Henry 	Triathlon 	Smug 	September 21	Henry has come to Paris on a journey of self-discovery. Though he was once aiming to master the martial arts, he has different interests now.
Hopper 	Platform Diving 	Cranky 	April 6 	A penguin who often spends time near water. In addition to competing for gold, Hopper is also making sure the other athletes swim safely.
Huck 	Dream Obstacle Course	Smug 	July 9 	An adventurous frog who drinks his coffee with a straw just for the extra adrenaline rush. He is ready to get past any obstacles that may come his way.
Jambette 	Artistic Swimming 	Normal 	October 27 	This frog likes to be fashionable while also staying near water. Luckily for her, there is an Olympic sport that allows her to do just that.
Judy 	Trampoline 	Snooty 	March 10 	Judy's beautiful eyes remind many of the night sky. Though Judy can't quite reach such heights on a trampoline, she'll still impress the audience.
June 	Beach Volleyball 	Normal 	May 21 	June enjoys beaches so much that even the interior of her house is one. So naturally, any sport she participates in must involve a beach.
Ken 	Taekwondo 	Smug 	December 23 	Ken is fascinated by ninjas and has been training in martial arts to be more like them.
Klaus 	Modern Pentathlon 	Smug 	March 31 	With a variety of hobbies, Klaus considers himself a jack of all trades. The only way he even has a chance to win a medal is with multiple sports involved in a single event.
Knox 	Fencing 	Cranky 	November 23 	A chicken knight who always wears a golden helmet, though not as competitive as his rival Sterling.
Lily 	Dream Diving 	Normal 	February 4 	A friendly frog who will often have long conversations with others. Lily mostly prefers being underwater.
Lucha 	Wrestling 	Smug 	December 12 	Lucha's dream in life is to become a pro wrestler. Now he has joined the Olympics in hopes that the event will help him reach that goal.
Lucy 	Rhythmic Gymnastics 	Normal 	June 2 	This pig is all about performing. Now she has come to Paris to show her skills in rhythmic gymnastics with some fancy music playing.
Maple 	Dream Tennis 	Normal 	June 15 	This bear cub prefers spending her time in the forest with trees all around her. As such, sports in the city aren't exactly her main interest.
Marcel 	Dream City Living 	Lazy 	December 31 	This dog would much rather eat dinner for the second time than exercise. His reason for coming to Paris is to experience the French city life.
Marshal 	Breaking 	Smug 	September 29	The popular Marshal has come to the Olympics to showcase his breakdancing skills. He hopes to beat the Blue Blur himself in a dance battle.
Nibbles 	Table Tennis 	Peppy 	July 19 	This squirrel has studied the best table tennis techniques before traveling to Paris. Now she just needs to make sure not to eat the table.
O'Hare 	Kayak Slalom 	Smug 	July 24 	O'Hare is a fan of tropical islands and most of all, kayaking in the ocean. Here at the Olympics, he is determined to win the gold medal.
Octavian 	Sport Climbing 	Cranky 	September 20	There is nothing Octavian likes more than space. Unfortunately, going to space is not an Olympic sport, so climbing as high as possible will have to do.
Paolo 	Water Polo 	Lazy 	May 5 	Paolo is so obsessed with staying clean that he makes sure to take both a shower and a bath before and after entering the pool.
Peaches 	Dream Tree Planting 	Normal 	November 28 	This pink horse is not particularly athletic, but as long as round objects such as various types of fruit are involved, Peaches is ready to join the competition.
Peewee 	Weightlifting 	Cranky 	September 11	Peewee has been training at elite gyms for years, so there is no doubt that he is just as strong as he looks - if not even stronger.
Pippy 	Platform Diving 	Peppy 	June 14 	This energetic rabbit really loves baths, so she has made her way to the aquatics center, where she hopes to impress the audience with her dives.
Puck 	Boxing 	Lazy 	February 21 	Puck is most dedicated to ice hockey. Unfortunately for him, these are not the Winter Olympics. His strength may still help him with a medal at the Summer Olympics.
Raymond 	Pistol 	Smug 	October 1 	Raymond is all about precision. As such, hitting the targets at Olympic shooting should be no problem for him.
Rex 	Golf 	Lazy 	July 24 	Rex is quite lazy, but enjoys spending time outdoors. Will he be able to compete without setting up a campsite on the golf course?
Rio 	Rhythmic Gymnastics 	Peppy 	September 10	Rio feels like she joined the Olympics eight years too late. Still, as a fan of fitness, there is no way she is missing out on the event now.
Rizzo 	Dream Judo 	Cranky 	January 17 	This mouse aims to stop villains by defeating them in a judo match. When not competing, he stays in a secret hideout instead of the Olympic Village.
Robin 	Badminton 	Snooty 	December 4 	Robin is not really a fan of sports, but with some convincing from Twiggy, she agreed to join the Olympics.
Rocco 	Dream Football 	Cranky 	August 18 	This hippo is not one to stay away from danger - quite the opposite, actually. So no wonder he has entered a volcano full of lava.
Rooney 	Boxing 	Cranky 	December 1 	For this kangaroo, nothing is more important than boxing. As such, his participation in the Olympic Games did not come as a surprise.
Roswell 	Dream Diving 	Smug 	May 2 	This alligator's goal is not to win an Olympic medal, but rather to catch deep-sea creatures which he can then sell.
Sandy 	100m Dash 	Normal 	October 21 	Sandy is constantly reminding people about her speed. Now she has come to the Olympics to show everyone how fast she truly is.
Sasha 	Skateboarding 	Lazy 	May 19 	A cute rabbit who loves taking a hundred selfies every day. Now he can take more selfies with the same expression but with the scenery of Paris in the background.
Snooty 	Artistic Swimming 	Snooty 	October 24 	Snooty has come to the Olympics to show her elegance and swimming skills. She is a good teammate to those who stay on her good side.
Spike 	Skateboarding 	Cranky 	June 17 	Spike may seem scary due to his punk rock style and gruff demeanor. Those who know him know he is actually a really sweet guy and particularly good friends with those who love skateboarding.
Sprinkle 	Dream Canoe Sprint 	Peppy 	February 20 	Sprinkle enjoys the cold, so an event consisting entirely of summer sports is not ideal. But maybe there is a way to get cold weather involved after all.
Stitches 	Sport Climbing 	Lazy 	February 10 	Stitches is the self-proclaimed master of climbing giant teddy bears. Now he wants to see if he can apply this skill to climbing walls as well.
Tangy 	Dream Tree Planting 	Peppy 	June 17 	If Tangy is involved, it is almost certain fruit is as well. There is only one world record Tangy is trying to break, and that is the most fruit brought to the Olympics.
Tasha 	Dream Shooting 	Snooty 	November 30 	Tasha is one of the more mysterious competitors. Many believe she may be a secret agent, and her presence at the Olympics is part of a secret mission.
Tex 	Basketball 	Smug 	October 6 	This penguin is serious about everything he does, so naturally he takes his goal of winning an Olympic medal seriously as well.
Twiggy 	Badminton 	Peppy 	July 13 	This energetic bird loves to travel and her current destination is Paris. Together with Robin, she is part of what she calls an unstoppable duo.
Vic 	Sailing 	Cranky 	December 29 	Vic claims to be the descendant of Viking bulls. His sailing skills could help him win an Olympic medal.
Victoria 	Show Jumping 	Peppy 	July 11 	A horse riding a horse? That's what's happening right now when Victoria is joining the equestrian competition. Will she be victorious?
Wade 	Dream Diving 	Lazy 	October 30 	Wade considers himself to be an explorer. Now he has gone to explore the deep seas in hopes of finding new creatures to add to his collection.
Walker 	BMX 	Lazy 	June 10 	With a name like his, one would expect this dog to be into walking. But in reality, cycling is his life. He just thinks bikes are cool.
Wart Jr. 	Dream Judo 	Cranky 	August 21 	Unlike his father, Wart Jr. never got the chance to face Mario in battle. But now he has the chance to face Sonic, or maybe he'll fight Eggman instead.
Wendy 	Dream City Living 	Peppy 	August 15 	A sheep who always wants to follow the latest fashion trends. She hopes visiting Paris can help her be more fashionable.
Chai (Sanrio) 	Dream Volleyball 	Peppy 	March 6 	Entering the volleyball court with Chai feels like stepping into the world of Cinnamonroll. In other words, it smells delicious.
Chelsea (Sanrio)	Dream Volleyball 	Normal 	January 18 	Wherever Chelsea goes, she always makes sure to bring her My Melody items with her. Don't be surprised if you see some when playing volleyball with her.
Marty (Sanrio) 	Dream Volleyball 	Lazy 	April 16 	His love for Pompompurin has inspired Marty to try to taste every kind of pudding in the world. Maybe he will find some new types in Paris.
Rilla (Sanrio) 	Dream Volleyball 	Peppy 	November 1 	Rilla has taken her Hello Kitty shirt with her everywhere since she was a kid. She believes wearing it will give her good luck in the upcoming volleyball match.
Toby (Sanrio) 	Dream Volleyball 	Smug 	July 10 	Although Toby has put much more time into his Kerokerokeroppi collection than training for volleyball, he may still have what it takes to win.
Étoile (Sanrio) 	Dream Volleyball 	Normal 	December 25 	Just like the Little Twin Stars, Étoile wants to make the world a better place. Of course, to do that, she needs to see the world, which is why she is visiting Paris.
=== Non-Playable ===
==== Referees ====
*Tom Nook
*Isabelle
*Cream the Rabbit & Cheese
*Charmy Bee
==== Event Characters ====
*Flick: Appears as a goalie in football.
*C.J.: Appears as a goalie in football.
*Nat: Appears as a goalie in football.
*Chip (Animal Crossing): Appears as a goalie in football.
*Egg Pawns: Different colored (color-coded based on their team) and bigger variations of the Egg Pawn appear as teammates in rugby sevens.
*Eggman Nega: Opponent in the fencing section of modern pentathlon.
*Mr. Resetti: Picks up characters who fall off the track in some Dream Events.
*Classic Sonic: Appears as one of the possible symbols in the Slot Machine item.
*Giovanni: Appears as one of the possible symbols in the Slot Machine item.
*Katrina: Runs the Fortune Shop in Dream City Living.
*Dr. Shrunk: Performs in the marquee in Dream City Living.
*Gracie: Runs GracieGrace in Dream City Living.
*Lloid: Runs the auction house in Dream City Living.
*Harriet: Runs Shampoodle in Dream City Living.
*Iwamodokis: Bigger versions of the Iwamodoki appear as goalies in Dream Football.
*Zomom: Appears in Dream Gymnastics, sometimes shattering the stage.
*Chao: Appear in the audience.
*Animal friends: Appear in the audience.
*Kappa/Turtles: Appear in the audience. They are modeled after Kapp'n and his family.
==== Tutorial Characters ====
These characters give the player instructions on how to play a specific event. Every time the player starts an event, they have the option to go to tutorial mode.
*Omochao: Tutorial character for Olympic Events.
*Luna: Tutorial character for Dream Events.
==== VIP Characters ====
VIP characters return from the Wii version of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games. They can be found in the audience of events and if spotted, give the player extra Bells in addition to the Bells earned when normally completing the event. Finding a character for the first time also unlocks new items to buy in the Olympic Village.
Some VIP characters can be found at any point of the year but others can be seasonal and only be found during specific months. 11 of the seasonal characters are from Animal Crossing. Characters also have different rarities and rarer characters give bigger rewards. Seasonal characters are common during their seasons but give more Bells than common characters. In addition to Animal Crossing and Sonic characters, Mario characters can also be VIP characters.
The timing of Pavé, Zipper, and Lanolin depends on the timing of Easter. Pavé and Zipper always show up during the months of their respective holidays, so Pavé shows up during an earlier month than Zipper. Lanolin shows up during the month in which neither of the two appears.
*If Easter Sunday falls between March 22 and 31 (i.e. Festivale is in February and Bunny Day is in March), Lanolin shows up in April.
*If Easter Sunday falls between April 1 and 17 (i.e. Festivale is in February and Bunny Day is in April), Lanolin shows up in March.
*If Easter Sunday falls between April 18 and 25 (i.e. Festivale is in March and Bunny Day is in April), Lanolin shows up in February.
Character 	Series 	Rarity 	Season
Brewster 	Animal Crossing 	Rare 	N/A
Daisy Mae 	Animal Crossing 	Neutral 	N/A
Gulliver 	Animal Crossing 	Common 	N/A
Pascal 	Animal Crossing 	Neutral 	N/A
Tortimer 	Animal Crossing 	Rare 	N/A
Wisp 	Animal Crossing 	Neutral 	N/A
Big the Cat 	Sonic the Hedgehog	Common 	N/A
Jewel the Beetle 	Sonic the Hedgehog	Neutral 	N/A
Marine the Raccoon 	Sonic the Hedgehog	Rare 	N/A
Mighty the Armadillo	Sonic the Hedgehog	Extremely rare	N/A
Tikal the Echidna 	Sonic the Hedgehog	Rare 	N/A
Vanilla the Rabbit 	Sonic the Hedgehog	Neutral 	N/A
Luigi 	Mario 	Common 	N/A
Princess Daisy 	Mario 	Neutral 	N/A
Princess Peach 	Mario 	Common 	N/A
Rosalina 	Mario 	Rare 	N/A
Waluigi 	Mario 	Rare 	N/A
Wario 	Mario 	Neutral 	N/A
Snowboy 	Animal Crossing 	Seasonal 	January (Northern Hemisphere)July (Southern Hemisphere)
Gullivarrr 	Animal Crossing 	Seasonal 	January (Southern Hemisphere)July (Northern Hemisphere)
Pavé 	Animal Crossing 	Seasonal 	February/March
Lanolin the Sheep 	Sonic the Hedgehog	Seasonal 	February/March/April
Zipper T. Bunny 	Animal Crossing 	Seasonal 	March/April
Rover 	Animal Crossing 	Seasonal 	May
Cyrus and Reese 	Animal Crossing 	Seasonal 	June
Redd 	Animal Crossing 	Seasonal 	August
Celeste 	Animal Crossing 	Seasonal 	September
Jack 	Animal Crossing 	Seasonal 	October
Franklin 	Animal Crossing 	Seasonal 	November
Jingle 	Animal Crossing 	Seasonal 	December
==== Olympic Village Characters ====
*Mabel and Sable (Able Sisters): Run the Clothing Shop
*Timmy and Tommy: Run the Equipment Shop
*K.K. Slider: Runs the Music Shop
*Blathers: Runs the Olympic Museum
==== Others ====
*Pelly and Phyllis: Give letters, which inform the player about events such as when a VIP character is watching an event.
*Toads: Appear as NPCs in the story mode. Some of them make references to the Mario series, others simply talk about the Olympics.
*Wilbur: Pilots the airplane in the story mode, which allows the characters to travel to Teahupo'o Beach.
==== Costume ====
Characters who do not appear in the game in person but appear as costumes for custom characters. Many other characters who appear in the game also appear as costumes.
*Mario (a statue and painting of him can also be found in the Olympic Museum)
*Yoshi
*Bowser
*Olympic Phryge
*Chip
*Emerl
*Super Sonic
*Sonic the Werehog
*Zeena
*Zor
*Master Zik
*Infinite
*Sage
*Fang the Hunter
*Trip the Sungazer
*Surge the Tenrec
*Kitsunami the Fennec
*Lyle
*Digby
*Lottie
*Niko
*Wardell
*Harvey
*Leif
*Kicks
*Label (a photo of her can also be found in the Clothing Shop)
*Saharah
== Sports ==
There are 55 events in the game, which consist of 42 normal events and 13 Dream Events. Dream Volleyball is Sanrio-themed and can only be unlocked by scanning a Sanrio Amiibo card. Every event has 6 Animal Crossing guest characters. Normal events have one Sonic guest character and Dream Events have two or three, excluding the Sanrio event, which does not have any.
Tournament refers to events where the first round consists of 2 matches, and the winners of each match advance to the final. The story mode versions of the events typically only include the final.
=== Olympic Events ===
Category 	Event 	Team size	Number of teams	Tournament	Guest characters
Athletics 	100m Dash 	1 	8 	No 	JetBobButchSandy
Athletics 	110m Hurdles 	1 	8 	No 	ZazzAlfonso
Athletics 	4×100m Relay 	4 	4 	No 	Egg PawnAgent S
Athletics 	Triple Jump 	1 	8 	No 	Espio
Athletics 	Pole Vault 	1 	8 	No 	Tangle
Athletics 	Javelin Throw 	1 	8 	No 	Omega
Athletics 	Hammer Throw 	1 	8 	No 	Zavok
Gymnastics 	Vault 	1 	8 	No 	TangleFlora
Gymnastics 	Rhythmic Gymnastics	1 	8 	No 	RougeBaabaraChrissyFrancineLucyRio
Gymnastics 	Trampoline 	1 	8 	No 	ZazzJudy
Aquatics 	100m Freestyle 	1 	8 	No 	ChaosBenedictBonbonHarry
Aquatics 	Water Polo 	4 	4 	Yes 	EspioPaolo
Aquatics 	Artistic Swimming 	4 	4 	No 	SticksJambetteSnooty
Aquatics 	Platform Diving 	1 	8 	No 	Eggman NegaHopperPippy
Archery 	Archery 	1 	8 	No 	Sticks
Shooting 	Skeet 	1 	8 	No 	Whisper
Shooting 	Pistol 	1 	8 	No 	OmegaRaymond
Cycling 	BMX 	1 	4 	No 	WaveWalker
Equestrian 	Show Jumping 	1 	8 	No 	SticksBiancaVictoria
Rowing 	Double Sculls 	2 	4 	No 	Storm
Canoeing 	Kayak Slalom 	1 	4 	No 	ChaosO'Hare
Sailing 	Sailing 	1 	4 	No 	WaveDelVic
Court & Field 	Football 	4 (+1) 	4 	Yes 	JetFrett
Court & Field 	Rugby Sevens 	4 (+3) 	4 	Yes 	Egg Pawn
Court & Field 	Handball 	4 	4 	Yes 	Egg Pawn
Court & Field 	Basketball 	4 	4 	Yes 	OmegaDeenaTex
Court & Field 	Field Hockey 	4 	4 	Yes 	Eggman Nega
Court & Field 	Beach Volleyball 	2 	4 	Yes 	RougeAudieCarmenCarolineJune
Court & Field 	Badminton 	2 	4 	Yes 	WhisperRobinTwiggy
Court & Field 	Table Tennis 	1 	4 	Yes 	ZazzNibbles
Court & Field 	Golf 	1 	8 	No 	WhisperRex
Contact Sports 	Fencing 	1 	4 	Yes 	Eggman NegaChopsKnox
Contact Sports 	Boxing 	1 	4 	Yes 	ZavokBig TopPuckRooney
Contact Sports 	Wrestling 	1 	4 	Yes 	StormLucha
Contact Sports 	Taekwondo 	1 	4 	Yes 	EspioAdmiralChowKen
Weightlifting 	Weightlifting 	1 	8 	No 	StormAlBoydCesarPeewee
Multi-Discipline	Triathlon 	1 	8 	No 	ChaosHenry
Multi-Discipline	Modern Pentathlon 	1 	8 	No 	ZavokKlaus
Skateboarding 	Skateboarding 	1 	8 	No 	WaveSashaSpike
Surfing 	Surfing 	1 	8 	No 	JetAnnalise
Sport Climbing 	Sport Climbing 	1 	8 	No 	RougeOctavianStitches
Breaking 	Breaking 	1 	4 	Yes 	TangleMarshal
=== Dream Events ===
Event 	Team size	Number of teams	Tournament	Level 	Origin 	Guest characters 	Description
Dream 3x3 Basketball 	3 	4 	Yes 	OK Motors 	Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp 	Egg PawnTangleWhisperBruceChiefGroucho 	This event serves as the Dream Event version of 3x3 basketball, a version of basketball not included as a regular event. The goal of this event is to score more points than the opposing team. The music in this event is a remix of the Pocket Camp theme.
Dream Board Racing 	3 	4 	No 	Splash Canyon 	Sonic Riders 	JetStormWaveApolloBoomer 	This event serves as the Dream Event version of skateboarding, surfing, and 4×100m relay. In it, 4 teams race on boards that can switch between skateboards (land), surfboards (water), and hoverboards (air), each used in different sections. There are three laps, each of which is played as a different character. Speed characters control best on land, power characters on water, and skill characters on air. The music in this event is a remix of the Splash Canyon theme.
Dream Canoe Sprint 	1 	4 	No 	Cool Edge 	Sonic Unleashed 	ChaosJetWaveChabwickFangHansSprinkle 	This event serves as the Dream Event version of canoe sprint, a version of canoeing not included as a regular event. In it, 4 characters in boats race through the water while avoiding ice and other obstacles. The first to get to the goal wins. The music in this event is a remix of the Cool Edge Day theme from Sonic Unleashed.
Dream City Living 	1 	8 	No 	City 	Animal Crossing: City Folk 	EspioRougeBettinaGalaGigiGloriaMarcelWendy 	This event serves as the Dream Event version of the modern pentathlon. This event involves the player having to complete several short tasks with a time limit. The tasks are all related to city locations in Animal Crossing: City Folk. The music in this event is a remix of the City theme from City Folk, and it gets faster and faster as the event progresses.
Dream Diving 	1 	4 	No 	Ocean 	Animal Crossing: New Leaf 	ChaosStormLilyRoswellWade 	This event serves as the Dream Event version of platform diving and swimming. The event starts with the four competitors standing on a cliff and jumping into the ocean, while performing tricks to get bonus points. After landing, the characters swim in the water and attempt to find deep-sea creatures within a time limit. Catching creatures is only possible while diving, but characters can only stay underwater for a short while at a time and are slower underwater. Bigger creatures are worth more points. The music in this event is a remix of the New Leaf theme.
Dream Football 	4 (+1) 	4 	Yes 	Lava Reef Zone 	Sonic & Knuckles 	Egg PawnZavokDragoRocco 	This event serves as the Dream Event version of football. However, unlike normal football, it includes items and lava. Lava damages players and when they get too damaged, they are out of the game for 20 seconds. The music in this event is a remix of the Lava Reef theme from Sonic & Knuckles.
Dream Gymnastics 	2 	4 	No 	Desert Ruins 	Sonic Lost World 	ZavokZazzAnkha 	This event serves as the Dream Event version of all gymnastics events. In this event, two characters go through the level performing tricks related to various gymnastics events, including ones not included in this game. This level includes elements of all four zones of the level, though primarily zone 1. The music in this event is a remix of the Desert Ruins music of Zones 1 and 4 and the rhythmic gymnastics section uses the music of Zone 3 from Sonic Lost World.
Dream Judo 	1 	4 	Yes 	Egg Fleet 	Sonic Heroes 	Eggman NegaOmegaCyranoRizzoWart Jr. 	This event serves as the Dream Event version of judo, a sport missing its normal version in the game. In this event, two opponents are standing on a flying airship and their goal is to drop the opponent. Whoever falls off loses. The music in this event is a remix of the Egg Fleet and Final Fortress themes from Sonic Heroes.
Dream Obstacle Course	1 	8 	No 	Deserted Island 	Animal Crossing: New Horizons	SticksTangleZazzHuck 	This event serves as the Dream Event version of the pole vault but is mostly not based on a sport. The event takes place on a New Horizons deserted island with various obstacles that need to be cleared using tools commonly found in the Animal Crossing series. The goal is to complete the course as quickly as possible. The music in this event is a remix of the Bug-Off theme from New Horizons.
Dream Shooting 	1 	8 	No 	Resistance HQ 	Sonic Forces 	Eggman NegaWhisperCephalobotTasha 	This event serves as the Dream Event version of pistol and skeet. In this event, the character moves on a predetermined path and the player attempts to shoot as many training dummies, flying balloons, and Bunny Day items as possible. Golden items are worth more points than regular. However, there are also computers with important files present, and shooting them leads to losing points. The music in this event is a remix of the Theme of the Resistance from Sonic Forces.
Dream Tennis 	2 	4 	Yes 	Forest 	Animal Crossing 	OmegaRougeMaple 	This event serves as the Dream Event version of tennis, a sport missing its normal version in this game. It is similar to normal tennis but with items and it is played in a forest. The music in this event is a remix of the original Animal Crossing theme.
Dream Tree Planting 	1 	5 	No 	Town 	Animal Crossing: Wild World 	EspioSticksAppleBlaireCheriClydePeachesTangy	This event serves as the Dream Event version of running. Each competitor tries to plant trees of a specific fruit (apple, cherry, orange, peach, pear) and the player can also choose a fruit in addition to the character in the character selection screen. In this event, the players have to run around a Wild World town and get to a location first in order to plant a tree there. The process repeats until there is a tree growing in every location. Whoever plants the most trees wins. The music in this event is a remix of the Animal Crossing: Wild World/City Folk theme.
Dream Volleyball 	6 	4 	Yes 	Sanrio themed building	N/A 	ChaiChelseaMartyRillaTobyÉtoile 	This event serves as the Dream Event version of indoor volleyball, a version of volleyball not included as a regular event. The event takes place in a building with items from the Sanrio Series. This event has brand new music, similar to Olympic events.
Many of the Dream Events also include item boxes, which, when hit, give the player an item that affects gameplay. Items only appear in events in which they are effective.
Item 	Symbol 	Series 	Description
Gold Nugget 	Gold nugget 	Animal Crossing 	The player gets bonus points. The exact number of points varies depending on the event.
Invincibility	Four-pointed white stars 	Sonic the Hedgehog	The player becomes invincible for about 12 seconds, during which any attacks by opponents are ineffective and obstacles do not slow them down or hurt them. The music is temporarily replaced with a remix of the invincibility theme from Sonic the Hedgehog.
Magnet 	Red magnet with white ends	Sonic the Hedgehog	Pulls useful items in the player's direction. Remains effective for about 10-15 seconds. The music is temporarily replaced with a remix of the Island Tour theme from Animal Crossing: New Leaf.
Shield 	Cyan circle 	Sonic the Hedgehog	A bubble appears around the player and protects them from the next attack. The bubble stays until the player is attacked or they finish the event.
Slot Machine 	OK Motors symbol 	Both 	The player gets a slot machine where they have to stop three images. If they get three matching symbols, they get bonus points based on which character shows up. The possible characters are Classic Sonic, Giovanni, Cream, Isabelle, Charmy, and Tom Nook. Classic Sonic and Giovanni give the highest bonus, which is higher than the bonus given by gold nuggets. The Brake Tapper music from Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp plays and the event timer is temporarily stopped. If the player takes too long, they get no bonus and the event resumes.
Speed Boost 	Sonic's shoe 	Sonic the Hedgehog	The player's speed is increased for approximately 10-15 seconds, but they are still vulnerable to attacks. The music is temporarily replaced with the speed boost theme from Sonic Adventure.
Wasps 	Wasp nest 	Animal Crossing 	Wasps appear near one of the opponents and sting them. The stung opponent is stopped for about 2 seconds and their speed is reduced to 0. The wasp sting music from Animal Crossing: New Horizons is played for the player who got stung.
=== Tasks ===
Both modern pentathlon and dream city living include five short tasks, which the player has to complete within a time limit, and completing a task gives the player points. Each time a task reappears, it gets harder, requiring the player to do more within the same time limit. The event ends for a player when they fail 3 times and whoever has the highest score wins.
Modern pentathlon tasks:
*Fencing: Hit Eggman Nega using specific tactics.
*Show jumping: Jump over fences.
*Freestyle swimming: Swim a specific distance.
*Pistol shooting: Shoot targets.
*Cross country running: Run a specific distance.
Dream City Living tasks:
*Fortune Shop: Sort good (blue) and bad (red) fortunes.
*The Marquee: React to Dr. Shrunk's performances with the appropriate emotion. These are laughter (comedy/yellow background), sorrow (tragedy/blue background), fear (horror/purple background), and delight (no specific theme/green background).
*GracieGrace: Pick the correct type of clothing.
*Auction House: Bid for items by picking the lowest number that is higher than the price tag (possible options are 500, 1,000, 5,000, or 10,000).
*Shampoodle: Pick hairstyles matching a picture shown above.
== Story ==
The story mode involves the player controlling a custom character who has to recruit a team of eight Sonic characters and eight Animal Crossing villagers (one of each personality) in order to save the Paris 2024 Olympics. The first characters to join the player's team are Sonic and the sisterly villager, while others have to be recruited by beating them in specific sports.
The story involves Dr. Eggman and Redd stealing the Eiffel Tower in order to take over Paris. Following this theft, Redd replaces the Eiffel Tower with a fake one, with only Blathers being able to tell the difference.
== Olympic Village ==
The Olympic Village is similar to the Christmas Village from the Wii version of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games. It serves as both a shopping section and also allows the player to view their achievements. Whenever the player enters a building for the first time, the character running the building explains how it works. Items are paid for with Bells, the in-game currency earned by playing the game.
=== Music Shop ===
The Music Shop is run by K.K. Slider. This shop is decorated with album covers and musical instruments.
In this building, the player can listen to any music which they have previously heard in the game. There is also a shopping section, which involves buying songs that are remixes of K.K. Slider songs or Sonic music. Before the player buys a song, they can listen to a 10-second preview. Once bought, the music can be used as background music in most events and the player can listen to them at any point. As such, these songs work as loops.
Each K.K. Slider song also has cover art. The Animal Crossing songs reuse their official cover art but the Sonic songs have all-new cover art designed specifically for the game. As with Animal Crossing songs, every Sonic song has K.K. on the cover, often alongside Sonic characters.
Every song that can be bought also has a K.K. Slider version, which involves K.K. Slider playing the guitar and singing. These versions are available for free but cannot be used as background music in events. The K.K. Slider versions are usually quite different but have the same base melody.
Song 	Original song 	Original game 	How to unlock
A New Venture 	A New Venture 	Sonic Rush Adventure 	Find Marine
Agent K.K. 	Agent K.K. 	Dōbutsu no Mori e+ 	Win 3 gold medals as Espio
Believe in Myself 	Believe in Myself 	Sonic Adventure 	Win 10 gold medals as Tails
Bubblegum K.K. 	Bubblegum K.K. 	Animal Crossing: New Leaf 	
Café K.K. 	Café K.K. 	Dōbutsu no Mori 	Find Brewster
Disastrous K.K. 	Deadly Six theme 	Sonic Lost World 	Win 3 gold medals as Zazz
Dreams of an Absolution	Dreams of an Absolution 	Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) 	Win 10 gold medals as Silver
Emerald K.K. 	Emerald Hill Zone theme 	Sonic the Hedgehog 2 	
Fist Bump 	Fist Bump 	Sonic Forces 	Win 20 gold medals as custom characters
Fly in the Freedom 	Fly in the Freedom 	Sonic Adventure 2 	Win 3 gold medals as Rouge
Go K.K. Rider 	Go K.K. Rider 	Dōbutsu no Mori 	
It Doesn't Matter 	It Doesn't Matter 	Sonic Adventure 	Win 10 gold medals as Sonic
K.K. Adventure 	K.K. Adventure 	Animal Crossing: New Leaf 	Find Gullivarrr
K.K. Birthday 	K.K. Birthday 	Dōbutsu no Mori e+ 	Win as an Animal Crossing character on their birthday
K.K. Blues 	K.K. Blues 	Dōbutsu no Mori 	Win 3 gold medals as Whisper
K.K. Country 	K.K. Country 	Dōbutsu no Mori 	Win 30 gold medals as jock villagers
K.K. Detectives 	Team Chaotix 	Sonic Heroes 	Win 10 gold medals as Vector
K.K. Diamond Dust 	Diamond Dust Zone theme 	Sonic 3D Blast (Saturn) 	Find Jingle
K.K. Dirge 	K.K. Dirge 	Dōbutsu no Mori 	Find Jack
K.K. Escape 	Escape from the City 	Sonic Adventure 2 	
K.K. Green Hill 	Green Hill Zone theme 	Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) 	
K.K. Ice Cap 	IceCap Zone theme 	Sonic the Hedgehog 3 	Find Snowboy
K.K. Heroes 	Sonic Heroes 	Sonic Heroes 	Win 20 gold medals in team events (team size 2 or more)
K.K. Machine 	This Machine 	Sonic Heroes 	Win 3 gold medals as Omega
K.K. March 	K.K. March 	Dōbutsu no Mori 	Complete the story mode
K.K. Master Plan 	E.G.G.M.A.N. 	Sonic Adventure 2 	Win 10 gold medals as Eggman
K.K. Olympics 	Main theme 	Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games	Win at every sport
K.K. Reggae 	K.K. Reggae 	Dōbutsu no Mori 	Win 10 gold medals as smug villagers
K.K. Robot Synth 	K.K. Robot Synth 	Animal Crossing: New Horizons 	Win 3 gold medals as Egg Pawn
K.K. Rock 	K.K. Rock 	Dōbutsu no Mori 	Win 10 gold medals as cranky villagers
K.K. Samba 	K.K. Samba 	Dōbutsu no Mori 	Find Pavé
K.K. Shadow 	All Hail Shadow 	Shadow the Hedgehog 	Win 10 gold medals as Shadow
K.K. Soul 	K.K. Soul 	Dōbutsu no Mori 	Win 10 gold medals as snooty villagers
K.K. Space Battle 	Vela Nova 	Sonic Rush 	Win 10 gold medals as Blaze
K.K. Stroll 	K.K. Stroll 	Animal Crossing: City Folk 	Win 10 gold medals as peppy villagers
K.K. Volcano 	Lava Mountain theme 	Sonic Lost World 	Win 3 gold medals as Zavok
Lazy Days 	Lazy Days (Livin' in Paradise)	Sonic Adventure 	Find Big
Live and Learn 	Live and Learn 	Sonic Adventure 2 	
Marine Song 2001 	Kapp'n's Song 	Dōbutsu no Mori+ 	Find Gulliver
My Sweet Passion 	My Sweet Passion 	Sonic Adventure 	Win 10 gold medals as Amy
Only Me 	Only Me 	Dōbutsu no Mori 	Win 40 gold medals in individual events (team size 1)
Open Your Heart 	Open Your Heart 	Sonic Adventure 	Win 3 gold medals as Chaos
Reach for the Stars 	Reach for the Stars 	Sonic Colors 	Find Celeste
Rockin' K.K. 	Rockin' K.K. 	Dōbutsu no Mori 	
Two Days Ago 	Two Days Ago 	Dōbutsu no Mori 	Win 10 gold medals as lazy villagers
Unknown from K.K. 	Unknown from M.E. 	Sonic Adventure 	Win 10 gold medals as Knuckles
Welcome Horizons 	Main theme 	Animal Crossing: New Horizons 	
What I'm Made of 	What I'm Made of 	Sonic Heroes 	Win 10 gold medals as Metal Sonic
Wrapped K.K. 	Wrapped in Black 	Sonic Rush 	Win 3 gold medals as Eggman Nega
=== Olympic Museum ===
The Olympic Museum is run by Blathers. In the museum, there are many decorations related to the Olympics. There is also a statue of Mario with an Olympic medal as well as a painting of Mario and Sonic jumping over hurdles (the cover art of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games).
Unlike other locations, the Olympic Museum does not involve buying items and instead lets the players view items they have unlocked by playing events and the story mode. This includes all medals.
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