Rumor: Sonic Superstars getting DLC in 2024, new game next holiday
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Information has seemingly come to light regarding SEGA’s plans for Sonic the Hedgehog, including DLC for Sonic Superstars and a new game entirely for 2024.
A brand and licensing presentation from SEGA of America was spotted that goes over the company’s overall plans for the franchise. Sonic Superstars, which is about to launch on Switch, will supposedly be getting DLC at some point next year. SEGA is also apparently planning a brand new Sonic game entirely for the 2024 holiday season, though the presentation doesn’t go into specifics aside from mentioning a “prologue” planned a few months before launch.
We have a look at the relevant slide below. Note that the presentation’s validity has not been confirmed – which is why we’re marking this as a rumor.
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Sonic Superstars producer on close launch to Mario Wonder and differences between the series
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Sonic Superstars producer Takashi Iizuka has weighed in on the game’s close launch to Super Mario Bros. Wonder. In an interview with Automaton, he said that he was “surprised” that the two were releasing just a few days apart from each other.
Iizuka was asked about differences between the two franchises, and noted that they “are enjoyable in different ways.” He also sounded appreciative of the fans that have supported Sonic over the past few decades.
Our full translation reads:
Super Mario Bros. Wonder producer says game launching near Sonic Superstars is “an interesting coincidence”
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder producer Takashi Tezuka has commented on the game’s launch falling very close to the release of Sonic Superstars. Both are new 2D side-scrollers, and as many fans know, the franchises used to go head-to-head.
Nintendo’s new title will launch on October 20. But only three days before that, SEGA will be shipping out Sonic Superstars. Tezuka said that it’s “an interesting coincidence”.
Sonic Superstars details Battle Mode
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SEGA shared the latest on Sonic Superstars today, with the company revealing new details about Battle Mode. Here players can compete online up to eight players, or four players locally, in a variety of races, survival stages and more.
Here’s the full rundown:
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Sonic Superstars “Trio of Trouble” animated prologue released
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Sonic Superstars is back with a new “Trio of Trouble” video, which acts as an animated prologue for the game.
The story sees Fang the Hunter escorting Dr. Eggman and his new helper Trip through a perilous ruin. He’ll need to “muster all his cunning to overcome past mistakes and escape the coils of a fierce new enemy.” Eggman also learns what may be the key to his next dastardly scheme.
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Sonic Superstars Limited Edition revealed for Asia, English supported, pre-orders open
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Sonic Superstars won’t have a limited edition in the west, but in Asia, things are a bit different.
A limited edition of the game will be available in the region for launch next month and it includes a few extras. Buyers will receive the game, a figure, signed original artwork reproduction, and acrylic stand.
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Gamescom 2023 off-screen Switch footage shows Sonic Superstars, Star Ocean, Prince of Persia
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Gamescom 2023 is back in full swing this week, and it includes a number of playable Switch games – namely Sonic Superstars, Star Ocean: The Second Story R, and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Off-screen footage is now available for all three.
Here’s the full roundup:
Sonic Superstars reveals Digital Deluxe Edition, Rabbit Skin and more
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SEGA has announced that Sonic Superstars is set to receive a Digital Deluxe Edition with some special goodies, including a Rabbit Skin.
For those that are unaware, this is going back to the earliest days of the character’s history. SEGA was originally toying around with the idea of using a rabbit – the character was only settled on a hedgehog later on. Naoto Ohshima, who is working on Sonic Superstars, came up with the initial rabbit design. But due to different factors such as wanting to focus on speed, featuring a hedgehog made more sense.
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Sonic Superstars release date set for October, multiplayer trailer
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A new trailer for Sonic Superstars just aired at Gamescom: Opening Night Live 2023, and it comes with the reveal of a final release date and more news about support for multiplayer. The title is due out for Switch on October 17, 2023.
Sonic Superstars was first announced this past June. Originally, SEGA shared a more vague fall launch window.
As previously announced, Sonic Superstars supports local co-op with up to four players. Also included is online with a free-for-all Battle Mode.
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Sonic Superstars devs discuss new enemy Trip
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Sonic Superstars is taking a different approach to the story, including with new enemy trip. The developers behind the game have now given insight into its creation.
Sonic Team creative officer Takashi Iizuka told Game Informer that the team “wanted to have a new story,” which required a new character. It was also important to have an enemy “with some kind of unique characteristics, some character backgrounds, some storytelling elements that are going to make the character unique and stand out and be a character that people can kind of relate to and empathize with and enjoy as a character in the world”.
Iizuka said:
