Highlights
- Rumors suggest a new Sonic the Hedgehog game will be released in Holiday 2024, adding to the recent resurgence of the Sonic brand.
- A brand presentation from Sega reveals Sonic's roadmap for 2023 and 2024, including new TV series, mobile games, and DLC for Sonic Superstars.
- While details are scarce, these announcements have sparked fan discussions and speculation, promising a treat for Sonic fans in the future.
According to some recent rumors, a new Sonic the Hedgehog game is due out in Holiday 2024. This isn't the first time a Sonic the Hedgehog product has been the subject of leaks, and given how common leaks are in the gaming industry, it probably won't be the last.
As an IP, Sonic the Hedgehog has seen something of a resurgence in recent years. The two movies, starring Ben Schwartz, have been commercially successful, the IDW comics are still going strong, and the Netflix series Sonic Prime is already two seasons in. On the game side, last year's open-world romp Sonic Frontiers was a commercial success despite mixed reception from critics, having dropped its final DLC pack in late September. Meanwhile, the 2D throwback title, Sonic Superstars, is just on the horizon. With all the momentum the brand has right now, it would be the perfect time to add something else to the lineup and keep the Blue Blur's name in fans' mouths.
Sega Producer Comments on Sonic Superstars Launching the Same Week as Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Sega producer Takashi Iizuka shares his thoughts about Sonic Superstars and Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. Wonder releasing within the same week.
As reported by Nintendo Everything, a recent brand presentation from Sega of America was posted online, complete with a slide detailing Sonic's roadmap for 2023 and 2024. Starting off next year are things the public already knew about, including the Knuckles TV series that shares a canon with the films and will see Idris Elba reprising his role, and the third season of Sonic Prime, wrapping up the 24-episode order. TheTailsTube series of VTuber shorts will continue to release new episodes on a quarterly basis, while yet another new Sonic mobile game will be due out in Spring 2024.
Beyond this point are some much more interesting plans. Sonic Superstars will reportedly receive DLC, set for an undecided release date, while a new, unspecified title will be released in the holiday season, with some form of a prologue releasing beforehand. Finally, the third Sonic the Hedgehog movie, which will feature Shadow the Hedgehog, will be released in December 2024, but again, that was already confirmed prior. All of the above should be taken with a hearty sprinkling of sodium chloride, as those plans could be subject to change at any time.
While the presentation did not reveal many details about the announcements, it does open up plenty of room for fan discussion and speculation. Regardless of whether any of the new stuff is true, Sega has promised to focus on improving the quality of future Sonic titles, so heedless of what comes next year, Sonic fans should be in for a treat.
Source: Nintendo Everything