Sonic superstars it looks set to pick up where the ’90s Genesis games left off. It is conceived as a new style for the side-scrolling part of the series, which will run alongside the regular 3D games.
From what we’ve seen so far, the style of Sonic superstars is similar to that of the 2.5D sections of games such as sonic powers And sonic generations. And while the game technically has a 3D art style, it definitely harkens back to the original Sonic the Hedgehog games. There are even four playable characters to enjoy, as well as the return of a fan-favorite villain.
Here’s everything we know Sonic superstars so far, including a look at the gameplay, playable characters, breaking news and trailers. As new details are revealed, this page will be updated. For now, Sonic superstars is arguably one of the most anticipated upcoming games on the horizon, especially when it comes to platforms.
Sonic Superstars – Get to the point
- What is it? A new side-scrolling Sonic game based on the games of the 1990s
- When would be a good time? End of 2023
- What can I play it on? PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch
- Who makes it? Sonic team, Arzest
Sonic Superstars release date and platforms
Unfortunately there is none Sonic superstars release date yet to be marked in the calendars. We do know it will arrive in late 2023, but further details are yet to be revealed. In terms of platforms, Sonic Superstars will launch on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC. We’ll be sure to update this page as soon as we hear more, but given the current release window, it should be sooner rather than later.
Sonic Superstars Trailers
The last full Sonic superstars trailer we received is the announcement trailer. This sets the tone for what to expect from a brand new side-scrolling Sonic game. Check it out below:
We’ve added some more trailers for Sonic superstars in this article. If you’re looking for more, including some excellent developer interviews related to Sonic superstarsgo to the official Sonic the Hedgehog YouTube channel.
Sonic Superstars gameplay
So far we’ve seen quite a bit of gameplay for Sonic superstarsand it seems to be a great evolution from the original Sonic the Hedgehog games. It is a 3D art style that takes place on a 2D plane. You will visit 12 zones with classic side-scrolling gameplay.
In terms of characters, we know about Sonic, Knuckles, Tails, Eggman, Fang, Trip, and Amy so far. Of these, Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Amy are playable, each with their own play style. There are seven Chaos Emeralds to collect in the acts, which are directly related to the game’s powers.
The story and setting of Sonic Superstars
Sonic superstars takes place on North Star Islands, where Eggman has sent Fang the Bounty Hunter to cause trouble. Sonic and friends must stop him from wreaking havoc by collecting Chaos Emeralds and defeating him and his allies. Eggman has a new ally in the form of Trip, an armored character who hasn’t been fully revealed yet in terms of how they tie in with the story. This all seems to be your standard Sonic story, with Amy, Tails, and Knuckles all coming along for the ride.
Sonic Superstars latest news
All Chaos Emerald powers revealed in GameInformer interview
In an interview with GameInformer, Sonic Team creative officer Takashi Iizuka described the powers you can expect to use in Sonic superstars. Watch the full interview for more details.
That’s all we know about Sonic Superstars so far. For more information on other games coming to Nintendo Switch in the future, check out our new Switch games list.