Not dangerous for a world playtest

Sega has introduced that the latest entry in its iconic Sonic the Hedgehog sequence, Sonic Frontiers, has smashed previous 2.5 million international gross sales since its launch on PlayStation, PC, Xbox, and Nintendo Change platforms earlier final month.

The brand new titles, which is taken into account to be the beginning of a contemporary path for the tumultuous platforming franchise, sees The Blue Blur whisked away to an odd and considerably dystopian new world: The Starfall Islands. There, our hero embarks upon a quest to collect up the Chaos Emeralds and restore order, whereas finding the whereabouts of his equally at-sea mates. As the primary really “open-world” Sonic title, Sonic Frontiers goals to breath new life into the dice-roll sequence, providing up mechanics and options which might be new to the Sonic the Hedgehog universe.

『ソニックフロンティア』、世界累計販売本数が250万本を突破??

“Sonic Frontiers” sells over 2.5 million copies worldwide✨#ソニック #ソニックフロンティア #SonicFrontiers pic.twitter.com/uFFDQ3YtCc

— セガ公式アカウント? (@SEGA_OFFICIAL) December 13, 2022

Launching on November 8, critics and followers have remained divisive in regard to the title, with some taking to the brand new path, whereas others have felt that, whereas a gameplay overhaul was mandatory, Sonic Frontiers’ path isn’t fairly “it”. The title additionally launched with numerous technical points, with Sonic Workforce director likening the launch to a “international playtest”. A press release that understandably raised eyebrows amongst a few of those that had simply dropped $60 on the brand new title. On the entire, Sonic Frontiers has been seen as a optimistic for the franchise, providing hope that maybe that gen-yoo-ine top-tier Sonic title might see the sunshine of day… sometime.

Sonic Frontiers is offered now on PlayStation, PC, Xbox, and Nintendo Change platforms.