Sega Trademarks Suggest Possible Return of Ecco the Dolphin Series

Fans speculate on a potential revival as Sega registers new trademarks for the long-dormant franchise in Japan.

Sega recently filed trademarks for 'Ecco' and 'Ecco the Dolphin' in Japan on December 27, 2024, which became public on January 13, 2025.
The Ecco the Dolphin series, first released in 1992, has not seen a new installment since the 2000 release of 'Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future' for the Dreamcast.
The trademark filings come as Sega works to revive other classic franchises, including Jet Set Radio, Crazy Taxi, Streets of Rage, and Virtua Fighter.
While no official announcement has been made, fans are speculating about possible projects, including a remastered collection or a new entry in the series.
Sega has expressed an interest in bringing back older properties, but the company has not clarified its specific plans for the Ecco series.