Sonic team news
Sonic Team is a development team within Sega that is responsible for creating games in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. Here are some recent news and updates about Sonic Team:
Upcoming Games:
- Sonic Frontiers: A new 3D Sonic game announced in 2021, set to release in 2022 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
- Sonic Origins: A collection of remastered classic Sonic games, including Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic CD, and Sonic 3 & Knuckles, announced in 2021 for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Recent Releases:
- Sonic Colors: Ultimate: A remastered version of Sonic Colors, released in 2021 for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
- Sonic Mania: A 2D Sonic game released in 2017 for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Development Team Changes:
- Takashi Iizuka: The former head of Sonic Team, Iizuka left Sega in 2020 after a 25-year career with the company.
- Iizuka's Replacement: In 2020, Sega announced that Morio Kishimoto would take over as the new head of Sonic Team.
Other News:
- Sonic's 30th Anniversary: In 2021, Sega celebrated Sonic's 30th anniversary with various events, including a special livestream and a "Sonic 30th Anniversary" logo.
- Sonic's Future: In a 2021 interview, Sega's CEO, Haruki Satomi, expressed his desire to revitalize the Sonic franchise and make it more appealing to a new generation of gamers.
Keep in mind that the information above is subject to change, and new updates may be announced at any time.