Sonic Frontiers Story Trailer Reveals November Release Date & Returning Character

Sonic Frontiers sped into Gamescom Opening Night Live 2022 to reveal a story trailer and a final release date of November 8, 2022 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X | S. Although that long-awaited release date is certainly the highlight, the trailer itself has plenty more to offer:

A mysterious stranger, a wondrous new land. In search of the missing Chaos Emeralds, Sonic becomes stranded on an island teeming with unusual creatures. Wield the power of the ancients as you battle hordes of powerful enemies on your path to uncovering the mysteries hidden across the Starfall Islands. Join Sonic and save the inhabitants from this colossal, mechanized threat!

You can see the Sonic Frontiers release date trailer from Gamescom below, which has at least one familiar character in it.

Many fans have been hesitant to get their hopes up for this bold new direction for the Blue Blur, but you can’t deny that Sonic Frontiers might be the most intriguing entry yet. This Sonic adventure inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has its own story and additions to the ever-expanding Sonic the Hedgehog cast, with Sonic now finding himself in a mysterious world with abandoned ruins, bizarre enemies, and new tools for him to utilize. Even the combat promises a new direction for Sonic, the quality of which remains to be seen.

Here are new details for what you get if you preorder the standard or Digital Deluxe versions of Sonic Frontiers:

Sonic Frontiers – Standard Edition + Preorder Bonus – $59.99

• Base Game (Physical or Digital)
• Adventurer’s Treasure Box
  • Skill Points
  • Red Seeds of Power
  • Blue Seeds of Defense

Sonic Frontiers – Digital Deluxe Edition + Preorder Bonus – $69.99

• Base Game (Digital Only)
• Explorer’s Treasure Box
  • Amy’s Memory Tokens
  • A Portal Gear
  • Chaos Emerald Vault Keys
  • Additional shoes and gloves for Sonic
• Digital Art Book with a 25-track Digital Mini Soundtrack
• Adventurer’s Treasure Box
  • Skill points
  • Red Seeds of Power
  • Blue Seeds of Defense

Sonic Frontiers comes to PC as well as Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles in just a few months. For more Gamescom reveals, check out The Lords of the Fallen and Dune: Awakening.