Sonic the Hedgehog’s new game, Sonic Frontiers, gets release date

Sonic the Hedgehog’s next 3D game — pitched by Sega and Sonic Team as an “open-zone” platforming adventure — is coming this November. On Tuesday at Gamescom Opening Night Live, there will be a trailer. Sonic FrontiersIt was revealed that the release date is Nov. 8 on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Windows PC. Xbox One will also be available.

Sonic Frontiers sends our speedy hedgehog hero to the Starfall Islands, where he’ll engage in open-world-style exploration, and to Cyber Space, which requires more traditional, high-speed action-platforming. Sonic will be exploring the Starfall Islands to find longtime friends Amy and Tails. He’ll also have to contend with bizarre enemies, old ruins, puzzles and gigantic bosses.

The game is being developed by Sega’s Sonic Team Japan and is being led by producer Sachiko Kawamura and director Morio Kishimoto. This game will be unique in that it tells a story from the beginning. Sonic BoomIan Flynn, writer

Sonic Frontiers was first teased more than a year ago, but Sega and Sonic Team didn’t officially announce the game and its title until The Game Awards in December. Sega gave Sonic fans their first glimpse at the gameplay in May. The reaction to the game was so tepid that many pleaded with Sega for further delay to improve the experience.