Lots Of 'Sonic' News In Latest Sonic Central

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Sep 27

A new Sonic Central dropped earlier this week, and with it came a huge amount of announcements in the world of Sonic. Let's round up some of the biggest Sonic announcements in this Sonic Central presentation.

New 'Sonic Rumble' Trailer Revealed

A new trailer for the upcoming mobile title Sonic Rumble was shown off during the presentation. This trailer overviews the game and focuses on its modes and character customization. It also reveals that the game is also coming to PC. Sonic Rumble will speed onto mobile devices and PC this Winter.

Announcements And Updates For The Sonic Mobile Titles

Next in the presentation was a series of announcements for Sonic’s mobile titles, beginning with the announcement of four new characters coming to the mobile titles Sonic Dash, Sonic Dash+, and Sonic Forces. First is the Viking-inspired Valhalla Surge, and she is currently available for players to unlock. Next is Oni Mephiles, a form of Mephiles inspired by the Oni of Japanese folklore. He will be available to unlock on Halloween. After, the samurai-inspired Warrior Shadow was revealed, and will be available to unlock in November. Lastly is the “all things sweet” themed Dulce Amy that will be coming at the end of this year. It was also revealed that Shadow would be coming to the Apple Arcade title, Sonic Dream Team, later this year. This segment wrapped up by announcing several updates to the Apple Aracade title, Sonic Racing. These include a new time trial mode and DJ Rouge, Rock Star Rouge, and Pop Star Amy.

Chao Tales

Chaos Tales — Image Source: Sonic Stadium

A new eight-part series of animated shorts was also announced. These shorts will be called Chao Tales and will focus on the lovable A-Life creatures from the Sonic Adventure series. The story follows Sonic as he visits the Chao Garden several times over the course of a year. Chao Tales is said to be coming soon to the Sonic the Hedgehog social media channels, but no official premiere date has been given at this time.

Super Neo Metal Sonic Comes To 'Sonic Speed Simulator'

Neo Metal Sonic is now available for players to fight in Sonic Speed Simulator on Roblox. The robot antagonist retains his overall look from Sonic Heroes in addition to gaining a super form. Players can face off against this metallic foe as Super Sonic and gain exclusive rewards.

A Shadow Costume Is Now Available In 'Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble'

The Sonic collaboration in Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble continues. Now, players can dress up their character as the ultimate lifeform himself, Shadow, through the SEGA Pass. Additional skins were also revealed that celebrate Sonic and Shadow.

Action Packed New Offerings From LEGO And More

Next was the segment on merchandise. First were the offerings from LEGO. These include the Shadow the Hedgehog Escape set, Knuckles’ Guardian Mech Set, the Tails’ Adventure Set Boat, an Angel Island-themed set, and the Super Sonic vs Egg Drillster set. Next, the segment focused on the six-inch customizable Shadow figure from Jakks Pacific. This figure features several swappable pieces, including hands and posable wings. The segment then showed off a new line of Sonic-themed wireless controllers from REALMz. After, a new Shadow statue from First4Figures was announced. Lastly, a special art installation by Louis De Guzman was announced.

Tee Off With 'Sonic Top Golf'

A new multimedia Sonic-themed golf experience is coming to Top Golf locations. This will be a digital Sonic overlay that utilizes “Topgolf's ball-tracing technology to blend the physical act of hitting a golf ball with digitally watching popular characters Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Amy track shots and collect rings as Players climb to the top of the leaderboard.” The experience is set to launch in Q1 2025.

Sonic Enters The World Of DC Comics

On Batman Day, Sonic posted a video of Shadow dressed in a Batman costume attacking a thug in an alley. Now, it is confirmed that Sonic will be crossing over into the world of DC Comics. It will start with a series of comics that will begin in March of 2025 and will potentially see Sonic and Friends teaming up with the Justice League. The comics will be overseen by Sonic lore master Ian Flynn and each of the Sonic characters will be stepping into the role of a famous DC Superhero. Shadow is Batman, Knuckles is Superman, Amy is Wonder Woman, Sonic is The Flash, Silver is Green Lantern, and Tails is Cyborg. This partnership will extend to merchandise, apparel, toys, and collectibles that will be available in Fall 2025. The celebration of Sonic and DC will continue into 2026.

New Story Trailer For 'Sonic X Shadow Generations' Revealed

A new trailer for the upcoming Sonic X Shadow Generations was revealed. This trailer displayed the cinematic storytelling this game has to offer, beginning with Shadow’s “birth.” It then transitions to the present with Black Doom telling Shadow that “The promised time is nigh upon us.” Shadow then chases after him as the trailer transitions to gameplay, showing off Shadow’s new abilities. This trailer also reveals that fan-favorite villain Mephiles will also be present in the game. It ends with the Time Eater somehow bringing Professor Gerald Robotnik and Maria Robotnik to the void. Sonic X Shadow Generations will speed onto all major platforms on October 25th, with those who preorder the digital deluxe edition being able to play it three days early on October 22nd.

'Sonic X Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings' Gets Its Premiere Dates

The three-part animated series Sonic X Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings received an updated trailer with premiere dates for the three episodes. This trailer is action-packed and intense, and it reveals that Rouge and E-123 Omega will be part of this series. Episode one, titled “Shadow and Maria,” premiered on September 25th, episode two, titled “Finding the Way,” is set to premiere on October 3rd, and episode three, titled “To the Ark,” is set to premiere on October 10th. The episodes will be on YouTube and Sonic the Hedgehog’s other social media. Extended animation will be available on the PlayStation version of Sonic X Shadow Generations.

Gerald Robotnik’s Journal' Gets A 2000s-Styled Commercial

As a fun little bonus, the presentation showed off one of the pre-order bonuses, Gerald Robotnik’s Journal, with a commercial reminiscent of something you’d see back in 2002 advertising something like Zoo Books. The commercial advertises the journal as being a publication for “absolutely no one” that delves deep into the mind of the grief-stricken scientist. Throughout the commercial, the professor himself attempts to hijack the broadcast. Gerald Robotnik’s Journal will come with any physical pre-order of Sonic X Shadow Generations.

The presentation ended with a video focusing on the Sonic Cinematic Universe meant as a thank you to the fans. Director Jeff Fowler promises that there are still more stories to tell even after Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and that there will be plenty of surprises and easter eggs in the upcoming film. This year’s Sonic Central was full of plenty of interesting surprises and announcements for the blue blur, and it’s clear that there is more to come.

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