This is revealed in Sega‘s initial investor Q&A from last month. Initially, Sonic Frontiers was slated for a 2021 launch, coinciding with the blue hedgehog’s 30th anniversary. However, the VGA trailer showcases a departure from the original vision—a change we can only hope proves beneficial. The extent of these alterations remains unclear from the recently released footage; you can examine Sega’s investor response here. Currently, Sonic Frontiers is scheduled for a late 2022 release across multiple platforms, including the Nintendo Switch.
Question: Based on the visuals, Sonic Frontiers appears to be an open-world title. Is this accurate? Additionally, could you provide any sales projections for this game?
Answer: Regarding sales figures, given this is a new game years in the making and its planned multi-platform release, we aim to surpass the first-year performance of Sonic Forces. We anticipate even greater success throughout the game’s entire lifecycle. Further details will be shared later; please be patient. We can confirm that development overcame significant hurdles, and the final product will not compromise on quality.
The launch was initially planned for 2021, Sonic’s 30th anniversary, but delayed a year to enhance the game’s quality. This isn’t unique to this project; we rigorously analyze and monitor all our games to guarantee quality before release. For instance, external testing was employed. We’re confident this will be a superb game with substantial potential.
The VGA trailer
What are your initial perceptions of this new Sonic installment? Was the 2022 postponement a wise decision? Or would a complete overhaul, leading to an indefinite delay, have been preferable?
