Sonic Frontiers

Sonic Frontiers is a 2022 Sonic the Hedgehog game.

Pre-release
Initially teased on the 27th May, 2021 as part of the Sonic Central 30th anniversary livestream, Sonic Frontiers was officially announced on the 10th December, 2021 at the Game Awards 2021.

From the official sonic website:

"An experience like never before, accelerate to new heights and experience the thrill of high velocity open-zone freedom.

Battle powerful enemies as you speed through the Starfall Islands - landscapes brimming with dense forests, overflowing waterfalls, sizzling deserts and more!

This Holiday 2022 - Speed into new realms."

Sonic Boom and IDW Sonic the Hedgehog comic writer Ian Flynn was confirmed to be working on the story.

Playable

 * Sonic the Hedgehog
 * Super Sonic
 * Miles "Tails" Prower (DLC)
 * Knuckles the Echidna (DLC)

Non-Playable

 * Miles "Tails" Prower
 * Amy Rose
 * Knuckles the Echidna
 * Big the Cat
 * Dr. Eggman
 * Sage (only appearance)
 * Koco (only appearance)

Gameplay
Sonic Frontiers is a 3D platforming/action-adventure hybrid video game, described by Sega as an "open zone" game, taking massive cues from the open-world genre. Akin to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which the game takes some inspiration from, the primary core of Sonic Frontiers features Sonic in a massive overworld, exploring the vast archipelago of the Starfall Islands, fighting the enemies within, completing missions and obtaining collectibles. Each of these factor into the player's progression within the story, allowing them to unlock and gain access to smaller, bite-sized levels that are more in-line with the traditional Sonic platforming games, using level aesthetics from the classic Sega Genesis installments but with level design influenced by Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Unleashed, Sonic Colors and Sonic Generations. The game is rather lengthy, spanning 20-30 hours to finish the game, and about twice as long for those who truly want to complete it.