Sonic Frontiers Announced for Switch, Coming Next Holiday

At The Game Awards 2021, SEGA gave an update on the next mainline 3D Sonic the Hedgehog game, which now has a confirmed title: Sonic Frontiers. The new game will launch on Nintendo Switch Holiday 2022.

Of the new project, SEGA teased: “An experience like never before, accelerate to new heights and experience the thrill of high velocity, open-zone freedom.” The action will take place in an area known as Starfall Islands, which features “dense forests, overflowing waterfalls, sizzling deserts and more”.

Check out the new trailer:

“Sonic Frontiers is a huge leap forward for the franchise, delivering an evolved gameplay experience that can be enjoyed by longtime Sonic fans and action-adventure enthusiasts alike. With the effort of the talented developers at Sonic Team Japan, we’ve created an all-new style of gameplay experience for Sonic the Hedgehog, where players will be able to explore lush and expansive landscapes with Sonic’s signature speed and abilities. There’s sure to be lots of twists and turns around every corner in ‘Sonic Frontiers,’ and we’re excited to unveil more information about the game over the coming months.”

Takashi Iizuka, creative officer at Sonic Team USA

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