Summary
Gameplay footage for the rumoredSonic the Hedgehogbattle royale spin-off has just been leaked online, giving interested fans a glimpse at its fast-paced multiplayer action. The past couple of years have seen the release of severalSonic the Hedgehoggames, from the experimental open-world format ofSonic Frontiersto the more traditional 2D platforming ofSonic Superstars. 2024 looks to be yet another banner year for the Blue Blur, with several promising tie-in projects on the horizon.
At the very beginning of the year, rumors started to spread of Sega planning to launch aFall Guys-style multiplayerSonicspin-off gameat some point in 2024. Tentatively namedSonic Toys Party, this game will supposedly be a free-to-play, live-service mobile title that sees players race along obstacle courses with either Sonic or one of the franchise’s many supporting characters in frantic 32-player match-ups.Sonic Toys Partywill also reportedly feature crossovers with other fabled Sega IPs likePersona, and Sonic’s signature rings will be used as an in-game currency to unlock new costumes, emotes, and other cosmetics.
Gameplay footage ofSonic Toys Partywas recently leaked online. As shown on the Sonic-based YouTube channelThe Sonic Show, and reported by Insider Gaming, this footage features toy-like versions of severalclassic characters from theSonicuniverserunning along an obstacle course in a manner that indeed resemblesFall Guys. Several classicSonichallmarks are present, such as boost ramps, massive loop-de-loops, and robotic Badnik enemies that stand between the players and their goal. There is even a moment when the camera shifts to a 2D side view reminiscent ofSonic Superstars.
Sonic Toys Party Blends The Blue Blur With Fall Guys
While there is currently no official announcement or release date forSonic Toys Party, past rumors have suggested that it will launch sometime this summer on Android and iOS-compatible mobile devices. Sega Hardlight, the studio behindpast mobile spin-offs likeSonic Dream Team,Sonic Forces: Speed Battle, andSonic Dash, isn’t developingSonic Toys Party. Instead, it has been theorized that the new game is part of a recent partnership between Sega and Rovio- best known for its work on theAngry Birdsseries.
There is a lot that is still unknown andunverified aboutSonic Toys Party, but the recently leaked gameplay footage shows a promising multiplayer battle royale that blends the colorful, physics-defying platforming ofSonic the Hedgehogwith the competitive obstacle course action ofFall Guys. If the rumors are true, then fans might see the latestSonic the Hedgehogspin-off blast onto mobile devices sometime later this year.
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog is a prolific game franchise that started life on the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Covering both 2D and 3D iterations through the generations, Sonic is known for speedy movements and interesting platforming mechanics.
