Sonic the Hedgehog is Returning Big with 2 Brand New Titles in 2017
Looks like the beloved Sega mascot, Sonic the Hedgehog is coming back with a bang for sure next year; During the Sonic anniversary celebration, Sega announced two brand-new Sonic Titles and a sonic add-on for the highly popular LEGO Dimensions game, all of these will be releasing sometime in 2017.
The first one is Sonic Mania, which is a completely original throwback to the classic sonic games, featuring re-imagined stages coupled with brand new classic stages that are sure to give fans a faithful classic sonic experience they’ve been asking for years.
Below is a trailer for Sonic Mania:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcbriftTWLI
The second game announced it looks like it’s going to be the follow up of the highly acclaimed Sonic Generations; no official name or gameplay trailer were revealed, however, they did reveal a pretty nifty CG trailer that pretty much confirms that both modern and classic Sonic will be teaming up again for the next adventure.
Check out the CG trailer down below:
Last but not least, for the Sonic fans who also play LEGO Dimensions, you will be able to play as the blue blur in that game as well, with three unique stages and gameplay modes that will be akin to what sonic is known for.
Below is a trailer of Sonic doing his usual stuff in LEGO Dimensions:
Sonic Mania is scheduled to be released in spring 2017 for PS4, Xbox One and PC, Project Sonic 2017 is also scheduled for release in holiday 2017 for PS4, Xbox One, PC and the Nintendo NX and the sonic add-on for Lego Dimensions will be releasing sometime in the fall of 2016.
Sega has stated before that they are committed to right the wrongs that they themselves had done to their beloved mascot, and after watching these trailers, if there is any indication, it definitely shows that they are trying, however, at the end of the day, nobody knows how any of these games will turn out, but I think that as long as they focus on what the fans want, which is pure speed-based platforming action with sonic at the center stage, I think they will be just fine, and I’m definitely looking forward to see how these new games will turn out.
“SEGA REVEALS TWO NEW SONIC TITLES COMING IN 2017
Sonic’s 25th Anniversary Party Reveals New Console Games, Updates to Sonic Dash Mobile and the Reveal of Season Two of the Hit Animated Series
Burbank, California—July 22, 2016 Sonic celebrated his 25th anniversary at a sold out event on Friday evening during San Diego Comic-Con held at the House of Blues . Today SEGA ® revealed two new Sonic The Hedgehog™ titles: Sonic Mania and an untitled original game for release on console and PC in 2017.
Sonic Mania brings fans back into the 2D world of platform games with nostalgic pixel-style art and core classic gameplay by reimagining iconic Zones and Acts fromSonic The Hedgehog, Sonic The Hedgehog 2, Sonic CD and Sonic The Hedgehog 3 and Knuckles, and adding in completely new Zones with all-new Acts, and bosses into the mix. Developed by SEGA of America and in collaboration with PagodaWest Games along with Christian Whitehead and Simon Thomley, the game will be available for digital release in Spring 2017.
“Sonic Mania was born out of our fans’ love of the classic Sonic 2D platform games,” said Takashi Iizuka, Head of Sonic Team. “This type of collaboration is a first for SEGA and we hope everyone will be both surprised and delighted by this title. Sonic Mania has been a passion project for the entire team and we look forward to sharing more details about it later this year. Having the game actually playable at the event itself tonight was testament to the dedication of the team behind it.”
Also, another original title was revealed at the end of the party. This epic title is being created by the Sonic Team, the same team that brought fans Sonic Colors and Sonic Generations. Available at retail and digital stores for Holiday 2017. Additional information will be revealed at a later date.
“Today brought thousands of fans together from all over the world to get a look at all the facets of our beloved Sonic the Hedgehog from his foundation in video games to music, TV, mobile, toys, fashion and beyond,” said Ivo Gerscovich, Chief Brand Officer of Sonic Pillar and SVP of SEGA of America.“ This is only the beginning for Sonic and we’re happy our fans were here to celebrate this exciting new direction.”
