Sega’s annual celebration returned as Sonic Central 2022 live streamed on June 7
SEGA recently hosted their Sonic Central 2022 showcase, and we got a great look at everything SEGA has planned for the blue blur for the rest of the year and going into 2023. Here’s a rundown of all the reveals at SEGA’s annual celebration, Sonic Central 2022.
Sonic Origins
SEGA kicked off Sonic Central 2022 with the announcement of Sonic Origins, a compilation of the classic Sonic games. Revisit the new remastered editions of Sonic The Hedgehog, Sonic The Hedgehog 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD as you play as Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles across new modes and missions with remastered stages and newly animated cutscenes. The collection will also include additional soundtracks, letterbox backgrounds, and an island camera. Sonic Origins will be released later this month in June on all major platforms.
Sonic Speed Simulator
Starting June 11, Sonic Speed Simulator, the “fastest game in Roblox,” will receive a new Chemical Plant World update. With the additional content, you’ll be able to use a new code to unlock the Amy Rose chao.
New Characters For Sonic Forces and Sonic Dash
Both Sonic Forces and Sonic Dash will have new characters added based on the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 film. Later this year, a Halloween update will feature Mephiles the Dark, and Super Shadow will join the lineup in the month of November.
Sonic Prime First Footage
The first trailer for Netflix’s Sonic Prime has been released at Sonic Central 2022. The 3D animated series shows Shadow for a very brief moment. Although no release date has been set, Netflix and Sega have promised that Sonic Prime will be “coming soon.”
Fall Guys Sonic Costumes
Everyone’s favorite family-friendly battle royale platformer is receiving Sonic costumes as Sega and Mediatonic collaborate to bring fans Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles costumes to Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout. Fall Guys will be going free-to-play on June 21, so be out the look out for these freebies!
Sonic Frontiers Prologue
A teaser for the animated prologue of Sonic Frontiers was shown featuring Knuckles. Sega did promise that the prologue would be completely revealed before the launch of the game.
Sonic Frontiers Gameplay Reveal
Moments after the Sonic Frontiers prologue teaser, SEGA gave their fans what they’ve been waiting for. All eyes were locked on the trailer for Sonic Frontiers with a gameplay reveal to conclude the Sonic Central 2022 showcase. SEGA states that more details will be provided throughout the month of June.
Check out the Sonic Central 2022 video below to watch the full event!