Sadly, for Sonic fans on PC, the resurgence of the hedgehog will have to wait a bit longer. Sega announced this week that Sonic Mania’s PC release will be delayed by two weeks.

Retro platformer Sonic Mania can't currently be played offline on PC due to an issue with the anti-piracy software Denuvo.

Sonic Mania is due on PC August 29. If you'd like to share you own views on the console variation—or your own Sonic jokes, for that matter—please do so in the comments below.

Sonic Mania requires an internet connection every time you want to start it, and the game uses the Denuvo DRM. The problem is, Sega did not clearly state this before the game released yesterday.

The release date for Sonic Mania is quickly approaching, but we're getting word today that those looking to buy the PC version will have to wait just a little while longer to play. Yes, even ...

With less than a week to go before it was set to launch, the PC version of Sonic Mania has been delayed. The PS4, Xbox One, and Switch versions are still slated to release this coming Tuesday ...

Sonic Mania is now on Steam after a two-week delay, but those who waited find it comes with a catch: The PC version comes with Denuvo, an unpopular anti-piracy software that surprised players with ...

Sega announces a last-minute delay to the PC version of Sonic Mania, with the platformer now set to release for PC users on August 29 rather than the planned August 15 release.

Update August 30, 2017: After a bit of a snafu yesterday, Sega have pushed out a Sonic Mania patch that allows you to play the game offline.Following community outcry, Sega have rectified the ...

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