Sonic and pals are again for an all-new 3D journey…on the Apple Arcade. Introduced through X (Twitter) and YouTube, SEGA and Hardlight’s Sonic Dream Staff will launch solely on Apple Arcade on December fifth.

In response to a publish through Apple, Sonic Dream Staff is a brand new 3D motion platformer that follows Sonic and the gang as they cease Physician Eggman. This time, he has found a dream manifestation machine known as The Reverie. As Sonic or a number of playable pals, people will navigate insane dreamscapes, rescue allies, and keep away from Eggman’s aim of world domination. 

Dream Weaver

Regardless of the title being unique to Apple Arcade, Sonic Dream Staff seems to be to be fairly fleshed out. We’ve our traditional Tails, Amy, and Knuckles, however we additionally get Rouge the Bat and Cream the Rabbit (alongside Cheese the Chao). This can be Cream’s first playable look in a fundamental sport since 2019’s Mario & Sonic on the Olympic Video games Tokyo 2020.

As for gameplay, it seems to be fairly just like Sonic Misplaced World, with gamers with the ability to navigate phases freely in 3D. Nonetheless, it additionally seems to be to be open world to a level, although how huge the world could also be has but to be seen. Boss battles are additionally current, as we see Sonic battle a large enemy crab (not that one) and Tails battle a laser-shooting robotic. Regardless, the worlds look vibrant and enjoyable, which is typical for a collection corresponding to Sonic the Hedgehog.

A brand new animation can also be proven within the trailer, sporting some spectacular visuals. The studio that created the animation is Powerhouse Animation Studios. They’ve beforehand animated for the Sonic Frontiers Prologue: Divergence brief and the cinematics for Sonic Origins. Outdoors of Sonic, Powerhouse is accountable for the Castlevania animated exhibits, most not too long ago Castlevania: Nocturne.

Sonic Dream Staff launches on Apple Arcade on December 5.