Calling all superstars – it’s time to jump into a brand-new Sonic gaming experience!
Sonic and his friends’ journey starts on the beautiful North Star Islands, a mystical place offering never-before-seen environments, as well as a mysterious story waiting to unfold. Enormous creatures, exhilarating adventures, and evil plans from Dr. Eggman await Sonic and his friends, who can now obtain brand-new abilities known as the Emerald Powers when Chaos Emeralds are collected.
Harness the Emerald Powers to take on Dr. Eggman in dynamic new ways and stop him from converting the island’s animals into Badniks before it’s too late!
During the Gamescom Opening Night Live livestream, Sonic Team announced Sonic Superstars is launching October 17, 2023, and is available for pre-order.
The newest trailer for Sonic Superstars showcases more gameplay from Sonic’s upcoming adventure including deeper looks at local co-op and Battle Mode. Play through the entire campaign with up to three other players in drop-in and drop-out local co-op, or challenge up to seven other players online or three other players locally in the new Battle Mode.
SEGA also unveiled Sonic Superstars’ Digital Deluxe edition, which will include the base game, LEGO Fun Pack with LEGO character skins for Amy, Tails and Knuckles and levels for Battle Mode, as well as extra content including a special Sonic Rabbit skin that shows off Sonic's original character design, Mecha Sonic parts for Battle Mode, exclusive wallpapers, a digital artbook and a mini-OST for $69.99 USD.
Sonic fans can pre-order the Physical and Digital Standard or Digital Deluxe editions of Sonic Superstars ahead of launch at sonicsuperstars.com to receive an exclusive in-game LEGO Eggman character skin. Plus, every player of Sonic Superstars will be able to experience the Blue Blur in brick form with a free LEGO Sonic skin available at launch!
Sonic Superstars – Standard Edition ($59.99 USD)
- Base Game (Physical or Digital)
- Free LEGO Sonic skin
Sonic Superstars – Digital Deluxe Edition ($69.99 USD)
- Base Game (Digital Only)
- Sonic Rabbit Skin
- LEGO Fun Pack
- Mecha Sonic Parts for Battle Mode
- Additional Menu Screen Wallpapers
- Digital Artbook and Mini-OST
- Free LEGO Sonic skin
Key Features:
- 2D Sonic Platforming Evolved
- 2D classic Sonic platforming has been reimagined for current-generation platforms with new zones, music, gameplay, and modern UHD visuals only possible with 3D graphics. Sonic’s movements, physics, and controls feel familiar and appeal to recent and legacy fans alike.
- Your Favorite Playable Characters
- Play as fan favorites – Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy Rose – to take on Dr. Eggman, old nemesis Fang and their nefarious schemes. Sonic designer Naoto Ohshima is also back with a new character that Sonic, and his friends will have to face.
- Seven Emerald Powers
- Use the power of the seven Chaos Emeralds to unlock various new abilities like creating clones of yourself, climbing waterfalls, powering up, and more!
- Co-Op Multiplayer Gameplay
- Sonic Superstars offers local 4-player co-op, so fans can play solo or cooperatively with friends through the entire campaign!
Sonic Superstars is coming digitally and physically to Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC on October 17, 2023 at $59.99 USD.
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