The Sonic franchise has really fallen in love with animated tie-ins lately, and the latest one is set in the timeline of the upcoming Sonic Superstars game. Called ‘Sonic Superstars: Trio of Trouble’, we get to see Fang, Eggman and new character Trip uncover an ancient ruin and awaken a giant snake in the process. You can watch the short via the embed below:
Sonic Superstars: Trio of Trouble is a part of the promotion for the upcoming Sonic Superstars which launches on October 17th 2023. Sonic Superstars will release on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Switch and is being developed by Sonic Team. The game is a more tradition 2D style Sonic title that emphasis 4 player co-operative gameplay.
Sonic Superstars now has a firm release date of October 17th 2023. This latest 2D take on the Sonic formula is heading to PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Switch and its big focus is on co-operative multiplayer with up to 3 friends. You can watch a brand new trailer showing off the co-operative multiplayer and the new head-to-head battle mode by clicking the embed below:
In addition to the new trailer and release date, Sonic Superstars will have a digital deluxe edition that will include a set of Lego Sonic skins, a rabbit skin based on one of Sonic’s original character designs, a Mecha Sonic skin for use in battle mode, a digital art book, a digital mini soundtrack and bonus wallpapers for use of the main menu. The standard edition of the game also comes with some bonuses: a Lego Eggman skin, an acrylic display stand and a reversible cover with alternative artwork.
LEGO content will be added to Sonic Superstars featuring Sonic the Hedgehog and Dr. Eggman minifigs. Pre-ordering the game now gives players access to an exclusive Dr. Eggman character skin. A trailer showing the Sonic and Eggman minifigs in action can be seen below:
It is currently not clear as to what this LEGO content in Sonic Superstars will entail. While the trailer showcases Sonic and Eggman minifigs, it’s only the Eggman one that is currently confirmed as a character skin at the time of writing. Hopefully the DLC will extend to more than just character skins but we’ll have to wait and see.
Sonic Superstars launches in Autumn 2023 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and PC.
A brand new 2D Sonic the Hedgehog game is coming this Autumn 2023 and it’s called Sonic Superstars. Featuring co-operative gameplay, this new 2D take on the classic Sonic formula features Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Amy as playable characters. Dr. Eggman returns as the main antagonist but he’s bringing a returning Fang the Sniper with him. Check out the reveal trailer below:
Sonic Superstars launches on PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S in Autumn 2023. Naoto Oshima returns to the Sonic franchise to lend his talents to the design of a brand new character who has not been revealed at this time. The game will be available digitally and boxed.
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