SEGA and Rovio have teamed up to create a new Sonic the Hedgehog mobile game called "Sonic Rumble." The game promises to be an adrenaline-fueled experience for fans of the franchise.
Scheduled for release in December, Sonic Rumble invites players into a whimsical and vibrant world crafted by Sonic antagonist Dr. Eggman, where they will compete in thrilling 32-player battle royale challenges.
(Photo : Image via SEGA) SEGA and Rovio unite for Sonic Rumble, a mobile game set for December release. Players race in a 32-player battle royale, customizable with iconic characters.
Sonic Rumble: A High-Speed Toybox Racing Epic
In Sonic Rumble, players will step into the shoes of toy figures, racing against each other to collect rings and prove their speed and agility in the toybox arena.
The game boasts customization options, allowing players to personalize their avatars with iconic characters from the Sonic universe, including favorites like Miles "Tails" Prower, Knuckles the Echidna, Amy Rose, and Shadow the Hedgehog.
Developed in collaboration with Rovio, the masterminds behind the global phenomenon Angry Birds, Sonic Rumble marks the first joint release between SEGA and Rovio.
SEGA-Rovio Partnership
Leveraging Rovio's marketing prowess and SEGA's expertise in game development, Sonic Rumble aims to captivate audiences worldwide and solidify Sonic's presence in the competitive mobile gaming market.
SEGA's decision to venture into the mobile gaming sector was solidified by its acquisition of Rovio in August 2023. With a staggering price tag of €706 million ($776 million), the acquisition provided SEGA with the infrastructure needed to excel in mobile game development, publishing, and advertising.
Fans can look forward to Sonic the Hedgehog 3, the highly anticipated feature film from Paramount Pictures set to hit theaters on December 20, 2024. Additionally, console gamers can anticipate SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, the latest installment in the Sonic franchise.
SEGA is currently recruiting closed beta testers for those eager to get their hands on Sonic Rumble before its official launch. Interested fans can apply via the game's dedicated website, with registration open until May 19.
The closed beta period is scheduled to commence on May 24 and conclude on May 26, offering selected testers an exclusive sneak peek into the fast-paced action of Sonic Rumble.
Watch 'Knuckles'
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'Knuckles,' the highly anticipated spinoff series from the Sonic the Hedgehog movie franchise, is premiering on Friday, April 26, on Paramount Plus.
More from the Sonic universe - "Knuckles" the highly anticipated spinoff series starred by Idris Alba, premiered last April 26 with six episodes. Here is the official synopsis:
Knuckles, the latest in the "Cinematic World of Sonic the Hedgehog" from Paramount Pictures and SEGA of America, is a new live-action event series following Knuckles on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade Whipple as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.
