Due to their severe unpopularity in the West, the upcoming Sonic Rumble won’t feature any pay-to-win or “gacha” mechanics. Sega and mobile developer Rovio Entertainment announced Sonic Rumble this May as a Sonic the Hedgehog-themed take on online multiplayer party games like Fall Guys, with a closed beta test being held in June. A few months later, Sonic Rumble would enter a pre-launch beta in territories like the Philippines, Peru, and Colombia, giving players who live there a preview of what’s to come when the game is released in full in Winter 2024.
Sonic Rumble’s similarities to Fall Guys are apparent from the start, as the game tasks players with racing through colorful obstacle courses as toy-like versions of their favorite Sonic the Hedgehog characters. There are a few Sonic twists to the formula, like springs and loop-de-loops scattered throughout levels, and up to 32 players can compete in standard races or scrambles to collect the most Rings in a set amount of time.
Sonic the Hedgehog executive producer Takashi Iizuka comments on how fans won't need to worry about upgrading their consoles yet to play their games.
Sonic Rumble is free-to-play, and...
