Next yr marks the 30th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog, and plainly Sega has some huge plans for the character heading into subsequent yr. A Sega commercial discovered in the summertime 2020 version of Licensing Source Book Europe has some fascinating teases for the way forward for the blue blur. In the advert, Sega mentions “new games, digital content material, occasions, and a tailor-made licensing programme.” This is definitely not the first time that Sega has discussed Sonic plans for next year, however plainly the character’s future is beginning to come into focus. The advert may be seen beneath.
It might be fascinating to see precisely what Sega has deliberate, and what the main target might be. It’s doable {that a} follow-up to the 2D game Sonic Mania might be within the works, given the recognition of that title. However, it is equally doable {that a} new 3D game like Sonic Forces may additionally see launch. Both games debuted in 2017, so it is anybody’s guess what the long run may maintain for the character, and whether or not or not Sega will proceed releasing new games that cater to each audiences.
2020 began on a really constructive notice for Sonic followers. Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog film proved to be a really huge hit with critics and audiences, delivering an expertise that felt faithful to the character’s past. However, info on the character’s future was imagined to be revealed at this yr’s SXSW, which was cancelled on account of the coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic has clearly made it tough for gaming firms to ship all that that they had hoped to this yr, and Sonic’s future gaming exploits have remained secret, much to the chagrin of fans.
While video game followers have not had a lot Sonic goodness to get pleasure from this yr, Sega has two separate Double Packs set to launch on Nintendo Switch subsequent month. Buyers can select from Sonic Mania + Team Sonic Racing or Sonic Forces + Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD. Both choices will retail for $39.99. It may not be as interesting as a brand new title that includes the character, however for people who have but to expertise these games, it may assist fill the void till subsequent yr’s bulletins!
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