Sonic Superstars
Sonic Superstars | |
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Developer(s) | Sonic Team |
Publisher(s) | Sega |
Series | Sonic the Hedgehog |
Platform(s) | |
Release | Q4 2023 |
Genre(s) | Platform |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Sonic Superstars[a] is an upcoming platform game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega. It is scheduled to be released for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S in late 2023.
Gameplay
Sonic Superstars is a side-scrolling platform game, similar to the Sonic the Hedgehog games released for the Sega Genesis in the 1990s, presented from a 2.5D perspective.[1] As one of the four player characters—Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles "Tails" Prower, Knuckles the Echidna, and Amy Rose—the player traverses the North Star Islands.[2] Doctor Eggman and Fang the Sniper appear as antagonists.[3] The game supports local multiplayer for up to four players.[2]
Development
Sonic Superstars was developed by Sonic Team. Sonic co-creator Naoto Ohshima returned to design a new villain, his first contribution to the series since Sonic Adventure (1998).[3]
Release
Sega announced Sonic Superstars at Summer Game Fest on June 8, 2023.[2] It is scheduled to be released for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S in late 2023.[3]
Notes
References
- ^ Nightingale, Ed (June 8, 2023). "Newly announced Sonic Superstars out this autumn". Eurogamer. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
- ^ a b c Plant, Logan (June 8, 2023). "Sega Announces Sonic Superstars, a Brand New 2D Sonic Game". IGN. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
- ^ a b c Shea, Brian (June 8, 2023). "Sonic Superstars Is A Modernized 2D Adventure With Four-Player Co-Op". Game Informer. Retrieved June 8, 2023.