Sonic Central occasion units the stage for EPIC week of SEGA surprises

It’s shaping as much as be an enormous week for Sonic the Hedgehog followers, as SEGA publicizes plans to carry an additional particular Sonic Central occasion. The upcoming presentation is one thing of a birthday bash, going down on the anniversary of the discharge of the unique Sonic the Hedgehog recreation for the SEGA Mega Drive. The iconic platform recreation made its North American debut on June 23, 1991. Fans will likely be given a take a look at upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog video games, in addition to future occasions, tasks and partnerships involving the SEGA mascot.

“Surprise! Sonic Central returns this Friday on Sonic’s birthday!” reads a SEGA tweet.

“Tune in for a sneak peek of some of our upcoming projects, partnerships and events happening in 2023.”

The Sonic Central occasion will be seen on the SEGA YouTube channel at 4pm BST UK time on June 23.

Expect SEGA to point out off extra footage for Sonic Superstars, which was introduced throughout the latest Summer Game Fest broadcast.

The occasion additionally coincides with the launch of Sonic Origins Plus, which makes its PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC debut on the identical day.

Sonic Origins Plus is a compilation of basic Sonic the Hedgehog video games, together with the unique Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD. 

The Plus version of Sonic Origins expands the expertise with a choice of extras and new options.

This consists of 12 basic Sonic the Hedgehog Game Gear titles, akin to Sonic Drift 2, Sonic & Tails 2, and Tails Adventure.

Elsewhere, fan favorite character Amy will likely be playable in Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD, whereas Knuckles will likely be playable in Sonic CD.

All post-release content material for Sonic Origins can be included, akin to Mirror Mode, Extreme Challenges, and much extra.

Sonic Superstars, in the meantime, is an upcoming platformer combining basic Sonic gameplay with beautiful visuals.

A primary for the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, the sport helps four-person drop-in and drop-out co-op. It additionally encompasses a choice of player-vs-player mini-games for as much as eight folks.

“Adventure through the mystical Northstar Islands in this all-new take on classic 2D Sonic high-speed action platforming,” reads the official description.

“Play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy Rose and harness all-new Emerald powers to move and attack in dynamic new ways.

“Navigate attractive, never-before-seen environments solo or with as much as 3 different gamers and cease Dr. Eggman, Fang, and a mysterious new adversary from changing the islands’ big animals into Badniks earlier than it’s too late!”