If I took my kid to a dinosaur museum and the gift shop and aisles were full of Sonic merchandise, I think I'd be a little confused. I think that makes the inclusion of items like the pre-order bonuses for the Two Point Museum — along with Knuckles staff costumes and Sonic-themed interactive exhibits — a pretty strong additional incentive not to pre-order.
But at least the next manager game in the sprawling second universe now has a release date: March 4, 2025.