This cancellation did indeed occur , so Sonic 3D Blast was safely released in time for Christmas 1996 in its stead .
Sega also commissioned a version of the game for the Sega Saturn in case Sonic X-treme was canceled .
This cancellation did indeed occur , so Sonic 3D Blast was safely released in time for Christmas 1996 in Sega 's stead .
Sega also commissioned a version of the game for the Sega Saturn in case Sonic X-treme was canceled .