Sonic the Hedgehog is getting a brand new multiplayer platformer this fall called Sonic Superstars. Sega hasn’t actually set an exact release date yet, but the game seems to be on track, with the ESRB in North America now rating the title for Switch and a number of other platforms.
Unsurprisingly, it’s rated “E” for everything and contains some “mild fantasy violence.” Here’s the full rating summary, which also details what players can expect from this all-new adventure set in the mystical Northstar Islands:
“This is an action platformer where players take on the roles of Sonic and his friends as they zoom around colorful zones and try to defeat Dr. Robotnik. As players race through strange environments, they can jump on the heads of enemies, causing them to transform into small creatures; Sonic and friends react to damage by losing coin-like rings and falling off-screen when defeated. Boss battles can display a longer fight, with cartoonish explosions.”
Again, this is basically a sign that the game is coming in the near future. We just need Sega to share an official release date announcement now. Multiple listings for Sonic Superstars suggest it could launch in October, around the same time as Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
When it arrives, players will be able to participate in full “drop-in and drop-out” 4-player local co-op. There will also be PVP mini-games where up to 8 players can compete online.
