Shortly after the presentation of Today’s Sonic Central, now we get the full official summary along with the deferred of this event, which has left us numerous announcements related to the hedgehog.
These they have included collaborations in different games, Sonic Colors Ultimate and Rise of the Wisps, Sonic Origins, Sonic Prime news and merchandise and a new project for 2022. We leave you with the summary, followed by the deferred:
Today, in honor of the 30th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog, SEGA hosted the first ever “Sonic Central” live event, featured on the official Sonic the Hedgehog channels on YouTube and Twitch. During the celebration event, SEGA revealed a host of upcoming entertainment experiences starring the hedgehog himself. The broadcast began with the creators of the upcoming Netflix animated series, Sonic Prime. While no celebration would be complete without some music, SEGA revealed that they will celebrate Sonic’s 30th anniversary with a live orchestral event on June 23 featuring music from Sonic games for the past 30 years with a special preview during Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest. Kickoff Live! on June 10, with special performances by Crush 40 and Tomoya Ohtani.
Following the opening segment, SEGA jumped into the medium where it all began, with a series of supersonic gaming-related announcements that led the hedgehog to the following console, PC, and mobile experiences this year:
Sonic Colors: Ultimate and Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps: SEGA revealed Sonic Colors: Ultimate, an adrenaline-pumping remastering of the beloved 2010 platformer Sonic Colors, along with a colorful debut trailer. Sonic Colors: Ultimate will be released both digitally and physically on PlayStation 4, Microsoft Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, with a digital-only release on PC via the Epic Game Store on September 7, 2021. Fans can pre-order Sonic Colors: Ultimate today. to receive the exclusive Baby Sonic keychain and other bonus items. Additionally, SEGA revealed a trailer for the two-part animated series, Sonic Colors: Rise of the Wisps, the first short-form animation with full dialogue and a voice cast including the return of Sonic’s legendary voice actor, Roger. Craig Smith.
Sonic Origins: SEGA is working on a new compiled series that includes Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, as well as Sonic CD. Fans looking for a nostalgic gaming experience can check out these classic hits for non-stop Sonic action and new content, with more information coming soon.
New Sonic Team Game – Get ready to embark on a new journey in Sonic Team’s next flagship title, the team that brought you Sonic Generations and Sonic Forces. Check out the trailer.
Tokyo 2020: Sonic is heading to the Olympics! Dress up your Avatar as Sonic and compete in 18 fun-filled Olympic events at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics: The Official Video Game, hitting all platforms on June 22 and available to pre-order today.
Platform Expansions: This year Sonic is more available than ever with Sonic Mania and Team Sonic Racing now available on Amazon Luna. Additionally, on June 1, Sonic Forces, Team Sonic Racing, and Sonic Mania will arrive on PlayStation Now. And later that month, on June 24, Sonic Mania will be available on the Epic Game Store.
Special Mobile Gaming Events: Sonic Forces: Speed Battle Mobile will get a very special character, allowing players to harness the power of Chaos Emeralds and launch into battle as Super Sonic, with private races coming later this year. year as part of a limited-time event. In Sonic Dash, players can navigate to a special pirate-themed party and unlock Pirate Sonic and Captain Shadow, collecting other prizes along the way. Sonic Racing brings the classic feel, with classic characters, cars, and three new tracks in a classic zone, along with some old-school remixes. Finally, this October, prepare for a scare as Warehog turns into Sonic Forces and Sonic Dash. Be on the lookout for his arrival on Halloween and unleash his power!
Additionally, to celebrate the 30th anniversary, Sonic will make a special cameo at SEGA’s Two Point Hospital:
Two Point Hospital – Build a hospital from scratch into a masterpiece, this time with exclusive in-game Sonic items, character customization options, and hospital decoration. Swap out staff outfits to celebrate Sonic’s 30th, with items available in-game for free on July 22.
But there are more ways to celebrate! SEGA revealed a line of commemorative products to celebrate the 30th anniversary that Sonic fans can cherish for years to come.
Licensed Products: SEGA will collaborate with a strong roster of partners throughout the year to create new Sonic products, including exciting items like a Giant Eggman robot set from JAKKS Pacific Inc., a full-color hardcover Sonic encyclopedia from Dark Horse and more. As part of Sonic’s 30th celebration, IDW will release a special 80-page oversized comic featuring three stories of colorful heroes and cowardly villains. The gold and silver 30th anniversary commemorative coins will also be available this year at APMEX.
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