Summary
The release window for aSonic Frontierssequel may have just been leaked online. 2022’sSonic Frontiersstood out from most of the Blue Blur’s other platforming adventures thanks to a new open-world framework, expanded combat, and a more emotionally-driven story penned by longtimeSoniccomic book scribe Ian Flynn. The results were mostly well-received by fans, withSonic Frontierseven setting a record as theSonicgame with the most concurrent players on Steam at one point.
Almost a year after its initial release,Sonic Frontiersreceived a DLC expansion titledThe Final Horizon, which added Tails, Knuckles, and Amy as playable characters alongside a special boss gauntlet and revised ending. References toSonic Frontiershave appeared in games released since its initial debut, with Chaos Island being featured as a new level inSonic X Shadow Generations. Saga, Dr. Eggman’s AI daughter whofirst appeared inSonic Frontiers, will also be included as a playable character in the upcomingSonic Racing: CrossWorlds.
Meanwhile, fans have been waiting for a follow-up toSonic Frontiers, and a Twitter user by the handle ofp0wyfulrecently shared some alleged details about it (as reported byComicbook). ThisSonic Frontierssequel will supposedly launch sometime in November 2026 and will retain the “open-zone” gameplay of its predecessor. The user also thinks thatIan Flynn will return to write the story, just like he did forSonic Dream TeamandShadow Generations.
Rumored Sonic Frontiers 2 Launch Window
This is all just rumor and speculation for now, as there hasn’t been any official confirmation that aSonic Frontierssequel is even in development yet. However, the supposed November 2026 release window does line up with the pattern of previousSonic the Hedgehogreleases over the past few years.Sonic X Shadow Generationslaunched around that time last year, and the2D platformerSonic Superstarswas released nearly a year before that. As for 2025,Sonic Racing: CrossWorldsis set to launch sometime later in 2025.
Sonic Frontierswas a success for Sega, with director Morio Kishimoto even saying that Sonic Team plans on refining the open-world gameplay that was introduced in that title for future installments. Sure enough, theShadow Generationsportion ofSonic X Shadow Generationsincluded a smaller version of the “open-zone” as a hub between levels, and this might have been meant as a sample of what Sega has in store for therumoredSonic Frontierssequel.
Sonic Frontiers
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Worlds are colliding in Sonic the Hedgehog’s newest high-speed adventure! In search of the missing Chaos emeralds, Sonic becomes stranded on an ancient island teeming with unusual creatures. Battle hordes of powerful enemies as you explore a breathtaking world of action, adventure, and mystery. Accelerate to new heights and experience the thrill of high-velocity, open-zone platforming freedom as you race across the five massive Starfall Islands. Jump into adventure, wield the power of the Ancients, and fight to stop these new mysterious foes.Become Sonic and journey to uncover the mysteries of the remains of an ancient civilization plagued by robotic hordes. With nothing but a handful of questions and a disembodied voice to guide you, set out to save your friends and the enigmatic inhabitants of the Starfall Islands from a colossal, mechanized threat.
