Nick Offerman is the first new name to watch for. You might know him as Ron Swanson from Parks & Rec, a role he made famous with his stoic demeanor. Ben Kingsley needs no introduction and is sure to bring his signature blend of gravitas and charisma to his currently undisclosed role in the film. Returning members from the previous films include Keanu Reeves as Shadow and Jim Carrey as Dr Robotnik, alongside other popular names who have been a part of the story so far.

The title reveal doesn’t disclose any further information on the film’s plot, although it’s in capable hands with Jeff Fowler returning to the helm. However, we do know that Metal Sonic is going to be a part of it, and that it’s probably going to focus on the Sonic CD storyline, although nothing is set in stone at this point.

For now, the title reveal should tide you over until we hear more news. Sonic the Hedgehog 4 hits theaters in the United States on March 19, 2027.

Bell will voice Amy Rose, the high-spirited hedgehog whose obsession with Sonic can rise to absurd levels, leading to comical situations between the two. We last saw her in Sonic 3’s mid-credits scene, where she rescues him from a bunch of clones that look a lot like Metal Sonic, continuing the film’s tradition of introducing new characters while the credits roll.

Rose often declares herself as Sonic’s girlfriend, although he’s generally opposed to her feelings for him. Bell joins a cast of talented actors who have been bringing the Sonic universe to life, with Idris Elba, Keanu Reeves, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, and Jim Carrey set to reprise their roles in the upcoming movie. Speculation is that it could feature a modified storyline from Sonic CD, the 1993 game where Amy made her first appearance alongside Metal Sonic.

The film premieres on March 19, 2027, so it’s still a long time away from its theatrical release. However, SEGA might just have a new Sonic game in the works to tide you over until then.

The tweets, in Japanese, can be loosely translated by the help of online tools, with admittedly a fair number of errors.

“In addition to 3D Sonic Games, Sonic games also have side-scrolling Sonic games, so please look forward to the!” said Kishimoto in the tweet, while also confirming that Dimps was the developer behind Sonic 4.

Sega revealed in a recent earnings report that Sonic Frontiers had sold 2.9 million copies since its release. Back in December, the studio had revealed that 2.5 million copies had been sold since its November release.

Sonic Frontiers is available on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Here’s our review for more details.

こんにちは。日本語に翻訳していただきありがとうございました。ディンプス社が制作したソニックゲームですね。ソニックゲームは、3Dのソニックゲームとは別に、横スクロール型のソニックゲームもあるので、楽しみにしていて下さいね！

— Morio Kishimoto (@moq_46) February 12, 2023

Sonic 4 Episode 2 comes out this Spring. Stay tuned for more info.

Sega West CEO Mike Hayes said while talking to VG247 that info about Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2 will be arriving “very soon.” He couldn’t say how soon, but he’s asked players to “look out for that one.”

Episode 1, which launched 1 year ago, sold very well, according to Hayes. It sold well “on all platforms, iOS and console download.”

“It did very well and it continues to do well,” said Hayes. “Particularly when it gets a little shot in the arm with some promotion or some price activity, sales are quite phenomenal. Its downloaded clearly over a million units, so its sold particularly well and continues to sell.”

Sta tuned for more info.

A Microsoft PR Agent has very over-happily tweeted that Sonic The Hedgehog 4- Episode 1 will be releasing for Xbox Live on October 13. “ZOMG! Sonic 4: Episode 1 dates for October 13th on Xbox LIVE. Bring it on Robotnik (*sigh* Eggman)!,” he says, very excitedly.

That’s all, we’ll tell you more as we get to know more.

SEGA has already announced two upcoming Sonic games, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 and Sonic Colours, both of which look very promising. But as if that wasn’t enough, SEGA has also announced that it will be releasing some “franchise changing” news about Sonic on Thursday.

Sega’s community boss posts under the handle ‘ArchAngelUK’ on the NeoGAF forum. Sonic Colours is mentioned separately from the ‘franchise-changing’ news, so it’s safe to assume this will be something brand new.

What do you think will this “franchise changing” announcement will be?