Sonic Origins Plus, the updated version of last year's compilation, launches on June 23, Sonic's official birthday. Sonic Superstars isn't the only project coming from Sonic Team this year. Massive props to Sonic Team, too, for including several iconic characters to play as right off the bat. However, it certainly looks a cut above the ill-fated Sonic the Hedgehog 4. Whether Sonic Superstars will hold up to the high bar of quality set by Sonic Mania remains to be seen.
Meanwhile, Sonic's been lighting up the silver screen with two successful movies, the well-received Sonic Prime on Netflix and the upcoming Knuckles spin-off TV show. Sonic Origins, while a flawed collection, introduced new fans to the hedgehog's original games. Sonic Frontiers impressed with its bold new direction. It's been a massive few years for Sonic as the franchise finally seems to have found its footing again. The 2.5D art style is sure to prove divisive, but many fans are sure to welcome a return to the two-dimensional side-scrolling format. Multiple playable characters are also confirmed, including Tails, Knuckles, and Amy. This is huge news for fans eager for more of the hedgehog after Sonic Frontiers.
