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'''''Sonic Forces''''' (ソニックフォース), known as '''''Project Sonic 2017''''' during development, is a video game set to release in late 2017. In the same vein as ''[[Sonic Generations]]'', the game features both the "classic" and "modern" forms of [[Sonic the Hedgehog]]. Additionally, it introduces a new gameplay style in which the player creates an [[Avatar]]. ''Forces'' is the first game to use ''Hedgehog Engine 2'' as its rendering engine.
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'''''Sonic Forces''''' (ソニックフォース), known as '''''Project Sonic 2017''''' during development, is a video game that was released on November 7, 2017. In the same vein as ''[[Sonic Generations]]'', the game features both the "classic" and "modern" forms of [[Sonic the Hedgehog]]. Additionally, it introduces a new gameplay style in which the player creates an [[Avatar]]. ''Forces'' is the first game to use ''Hedgehog Engine 2'' as its rendering engine.
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==Development==
 
==Development==
 
Development started for ''Sonic Forces'' in 2013, around the release of ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''. The original title of the game, '''''Project Sonic 2017''''', was first mentioned at the Tokyo Joypolis Sonic 25th anniversary party on June 25, 2016, and the game itself would be announced at Sega's 25th anniversary party at San Diego Comic-Con one month later on July 22, 2016 where it was announced alongside ''[[Sonic Mania]]''. The presence in the reveal trailer featuring Classic Sonic returning to help Modern Sonic made fans and journalists believe the game would be a sequel to ''[[Sonic Generations]]'', but [[Takashi Iizuka]] confirmed that it was not a sequel, but a new stand-alone title. The game's title was eventually revealed to be '''''Sonic Forces''''', with "Forces" being chosen because of the themes of "power" and "army", with two strong forces (Sonic and friends vs. the [[Eggman Empire]]) facing off one another.
 
Development started for ''Sonic Forces'' in 2013, around the release of ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''. The original title of the game, '''''Project Sonic 2017''''', was first mentioned at the Tokyo Joypolis Sonic 25th anniversary party on June 25, 2016, and the game itself would be announced at Sega's 25th anniversary party at San Diego Comic-Con one month later on July 22, 2016 where it was announced alongside ''[[Sonic Mania]]''. The presence in the reveal trailer featuring Classic Sonic returning to help Modern Sonic made fans and journalists believe the game would be a sequel to ''[[Sonic Generations]]'', but [[Takashi Iizuka]] confirmed that it was not a sequel, but a new stand-alone title. The game's title was eventually revealed to be '''''Sonic Forces''''', with "Forces" being chosen because of the themes of "power" and "army", with two strong forces (Sonic and friends vs. the [[Eggman Empire]]) facing off one another.
  
 
During a live stream held in Japan to commemorate the release of ''[[Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice]]'', it was revealed that there will be a new character introduced for the game with a new gameplay component besides the usual 2D and 3D gameplay. According to Iizuka in an interview in Famitsu Magazine, this third character would not be "Boom Sonic", but an "unexpected character" who plays a vital role in the story and "embodies the overall features of the game". The character's appearance was first teased in a Nintendo Direct streamed on April 12, 2017, and the character was planned to be announced at E3 2017. However, the character was revealed one month earlier than planned on May 16, 2017, with the character turning out to be a [[Avatar|character that the player can customize to their liking]]. Revealed at E3 instead was the return of [[Shadow the Hedgehog]], [[Metal Sonic]], [[Zavok]] and [[Chaos]] as henchmen to [[Dr. Eggman]] and a new and mysterious villain known as [[Infinite]].
 
During a live stream held in Japan to commemorate the release of ''[[Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice]]'', it was revealed that there will be a new character introduced for the game with a new gameplay component besides the usual 2D and 3D gameplay. According to Iizuka in an interview in Famitsu Magazine, this third character would not be "Boom Sonic", but an "unexpected character" who plays a vital role in the story and "embodies the overall features of the game". The character's appearance was first teased in a Nintendo Direct streamed on April 12, 2017, and the character was planned to be announced at E3 2017. However, the character was revealed one month earlier than planned on May 16, 2017, with the character turning out to be a [[Avatar|character that the player can customize to their liking]]. Revealed at E3 instead was the return of [[Shadow the Hedgehog]], [[Metal Sonic]], [[Zavok]] and [[Chaos]] as henchmen to [[Dr. Eggman]] and a new and mysterious villain known as [[Infinite]].
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==Story==
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===Main Story===
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Fueled by his years-long hatred of [[Sonic the Hedgehog]], [[Dr. Eggman]] prepares to take yet another shot at expanding his [[Eggman Empire]] across the globe by working on an "invincible instrument of destruction" within the confines of his laboratory, with [[Orbot]] and [[Cubot]] commenting on how serious Eggman is this time. When everything is ready, he launches a large scale offensive on a city. As all hope seems lost for the survivors, Sonic enters the scene after having answered [[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]]' emergency call. Eggman, having expected Sonic to show up, pulls a surprise from his sleeve and summons none other than [[Shadow the Hedgehog]], [[Metal Sonic]], [[Zavok]] and [[Chaos]] to stop him, along with a newcomer: an enigmatic and powerful being known as [[Infinite]]. Sonic tries to fight them, but is overwhelmed and easily thrashed by the newcomer's mysterious power. Tails, unable to help or figure out Infinite's power, can only watch as Sonic gets defeated and captured by Infinite and his allies.
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With Sonic defeated and the world believing him to be dead, Eggman and his forces quickly conquer 99% of the world over the course of six months, with only but a few isolated areas still free from their control. All hope is not lost, as a faction of Sonic's friends have banded together to form a rag-tag team called the Resistance, with [[Knuckles the Echidna]] as the commander, and other members including [[Amy Rose|Amy]], [[Rouge the Bat|Rouge]], [[Silver the Hedgehog|Silver]] and the [[Team Chaotix|Chaotix]]. Tails is excluded from the Resistance, as he has vanished after Sonic's disappearance, said by Silver to have "lost it".
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However, depsite assembling a small army, the Resistance isn't strong enough to stop Eggman's forces, and the innocent are starting to give up hope. As the Resistance's core members discuss their situation, their newest recruit arrives: [[Avatar|a cowardly soldier]] (whom the Resistance nicknames "Rookie") who survived an encounter with Infinite months prior. Not long after, Knuckles learns from Rouge that Sonic is still alive and that he is being held prisoner onboard the newly-rebuilt [[Death Egg]], and formulates a plan for the Rookie to infiltrate the [[Spaceport]] and steal a shuttle.
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Somewhere in the city, Tails tries to fix a badly-damaged [[E-123 Ω|E-123 Omega]], only to be threatened by Chaos. Before Chaos could attack him, Classic Sonic arrives, emerging from a wormhole he was sucked into after his [[Egg Reverie Zone|recent battle]] in [[Sonic Mania|his dimension]], and saves Tails. Tails theorizes that Infinite's strange powers are affecting other dimensions, which may have pulled Classic Sonic into their world. This allows Tails to regain his hope, and sets out with Classic Sonic to save the world.
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Back with the Resistance, Rouge reveals that Eggman has only kept Sonic alive for the last six months so that the hedgehog could see his empire upon its completion before being jettisoned into outer space. With Eggman moving the banishment ahead of schedule as a response to the Resistance's rescue attempt, however, the Resistance head to the Death Egg, with the Rookie's [[Prison Hall|choice of route]] leaving them as the only one able to reach Sonic. As that is happening, Sonic is about to be escorted to his banishment by Zavok, but his restraints break due to the Rookie's commotion onboard, allowing him to take on the red Zeti, who mysteriously fades away upon defeat. As Sonic makes his escape, he finds the scared Rookie under attack from robots and saves them, and together they return to their world via shuttle. After getting reacquainted with his friends, Sonic is sent to go with the Rookie to destroy a [[Arsenal Pyramid|weapons factory]] supplying Eggman, with Sonic quickly accepting the Rookie as his partner.
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After the attack, Sonic cuts through [[Luminous Forest]] to help Silver, who is being attacked by Infinite. Despite Infinite having the upper hand in the clash, Silver manages to make him drop [[Phantom Ruby|a mysterious gemstone]]. Sonic eventually shows up to take on Infinite, but despite putting up a better fight than before, he is still defeated, with Infinite leaving him without killing him as he does not see him as a threat. Meanwhile, Tails and Classic Sonic continue their adventure to stop Eggman, and find him conversing with Infinite about their schemes. By spying on them, the duo learn that the source of Infinite's power comes from a gem called the [[Phantom Ruby]], whose defective prototypes have all been destroyed by Infinite to keep them from interfering with Eggman's plans. After the villains' meeting is dismissed upon the notion that the Resistance and the world will soon fall to the Eggman Empire, Classic Sonic emerges from hiding and takes out Eggman and the [[Egg Dragoon (Sonic Forces boss)|machines he uses against him]]. Despite this, Eggman gloats that he will wipe out the Resistance in just three days and takes his escape before Tails can ask more about it.
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Having helped rescue some civilians in the meantime, the Rookie is sent to check out some readings in Mystic Jungle, for them to discover the dropped Phantom Ruby prototype, as well as Classic Sonic and Tails, who have come to the jungle to find Sonic. With Tails and Classic Sonic now reunited with the Resistance, Sonic heads to [[Sunset Heights]] to go after Shadow, who is leading an attack on the city. pon finding him, however, the real Shadow appears and dispatches his imposter. Shadow then reveals that the Shadow following Eggman is a virtual reality copy created by Infinite, among other villains serving him, meaning the size of Eggman's army is limitless.
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Knuckles then launches an attack known as "Operation Big Wave" on Eggman's undermanned headquarters, Metropolis, only for Infinite to foil the attack and wipe out 80% of the Resistance's troops, forcing the remaining troops to retreat. While retreating, the Rookie comes across Infinite alone, and finds the courage to fight Infinite after remembering Sonic's words of encouragement. Infinite attempts to kill the Avatar but is unexpectedly countered. Despite his confusion, Infinite leaves the Rookie alive, knowing that Eggman will crush everyone in two days.
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Realizing that they need to stop the Phantom Ruby to win the war, Tails and Classic Sonic infiltrate Eggman's computer network in the [[Chemical Plant (Sonic Forces)|Chemical Plant]] and find the Phantom Ruby's weakness: it is directly powered by the Death Egg's core, and without a power source it is useless. After growing closer to Sonic after taking out a Metal Sonic replica together, the Rookie stages a diversion in [[Guardian Rock|Green Hill]] while Sonic shuts down the Death Egg's weapon defenses, thus allowing Classic Sonic to destroy the Death Egg, which in turn causes Eggman and his motley crew to make a retreat to Metropolis. When Sonic and Tails corner Eggman to Metropolis, however, the doctor has Infinite banish Sonic into [[Null Space]], with the Rookie also being pulled in trying to save him. Eggman reveals to the confused Tails that he knew the Resistance would eventually target the Death Egg, so he built a hidden backup power supply for the Phantom Ruby underneath Metropolis. Sonic and the Rookie manage to escape Null Space and rejoin the battle, catching Eggman off-guard and prompting him to retreat and prepare his endgame, which is only mere hours away.
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The entire Resistance eventually confronts Infinite and his army of replicas at the Eggman Empire Fortress in an effort to crush Eggman once and for all. As Infinite attempts to destroy the Resistance however, Omega, now fully repaired and ready to join the Resistance, ambushes him. Having enough of the rabble, Infinite creates a massive virtual sun over the planet to wipe out the entire Resistance in one fell swoop, which has been Eggman's endgame all along. As all this happens, Tails notices that the Rookie has the Phantom Ruby prototype from Mystic Jungle, and deduces that the Rookie can neutralize the virtual sun with it. Since the prototype's design only let the Rookie use it, the Rookie climbs the [[Imperial Tower]] and eliminates the virtual sun, giving the Resistance a fighting chance. At the same time, Sonic confronts Infinite while he is weak from having formed the sun, but regains his full power in his battle with Sonic. At that point, the Rookie comes to Sonic's aid and together they defeat Infinite for good.
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Warned by Eggman that he is not done yet though, Sonic and the Rookie destroy the Phantom Ruby's power supply, seemingly winning the war. However, what they thought was the power supply was actually a decoy, and the original Phantom Ruby has been incorporated into Eggman's trump card: the [[Death Egg Robot (Sonic Forces boss)|Death Egg Robot]]. With the Eggman Army on the rise thanks to the Ruby, Sonic, Classic Sonic, and the Rookie confront Eggman together and destroy his Death Egg Robot. With the Phantom Ruby getting destroyed in the process, Eggman's army vanishes, leaving the Resistance as the victor.
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With the war finally over, Classic Sonic fades away and returns to his home dimension as a result of the Phantom Ruby's destruction. After the Resistance bids farewell to Classic Sonic, the group sets out to clean Eggman's mess around the world. In the aftermath, Knuckles disbands the Resistance, although not without Silver noting that they still have a lot to do. Feeling that plenty of people out there need their aid, the Rookie parts ways with their new friends, and meets up with Sonic in the city to say goodbye to each other before setting off in search of new adventures.
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===Episode Shadow===
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''Episode Shadow'' takes place before the events of ''Sonic Forces'', with [[Shadow the Hedgehog]] being informed by [[Rouge the Bat]] that an active [[Arsenal Pyramid|Eggman base]] has been discovered outside Eggman's chain of command in a strategically useless position. Suspecting Eggman is up to something, and with rumors flying about the doctor developing a new weapon, Shadow heads to the base to link up with [[E-123 Ω|E-123 Omega]], who has also been sent by Rouge to do some recon. Before Shadow could reach him however, Omega launches a full-frontal attack on the base, only for Shadow and Rouge to lose radio contact with him.
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Shadow arrives at the base and discovers that [[Infinite]] had wiped out Omega to test out his new power.  Although Shadow does not find his opponent familiar in the slightest, Infinite reveals that he knows Shadow, and begins telling his backstory, revealing that he was once a mercenary who led a group known as the [[Jackal Squad]], who were assigned by Eggman to protect one of his [[Eggman's Facility|facilites]]. A couple of months ago, Shadow wiped out the Jackal Squad in a raid on the facility, and laid a beatdown on Infinite, telling him not to show his "pathetic face" around him again before leaving. Outraged by his own weakness, Infinite discarded his former identity and assimilated with the finalized Phantom Ruby prototype to become stronger.
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After finishing his story, Infinite attempts to get his revenge on Shadow by trapping him in a [[Virtual Reality|virtual reality]] with his new power. Although Shadow escapes this reality, Infinite is pleased with the results and gloats that not even [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] can stop him now. Before Shadow could question him on what he means by that, the facility begins to explode, which Infinite uses as a distraction to escape, leaving Shadow to withdraw on Rouge's orders.
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About a month later, Shadow is contacted by Rouge as Eggman is launching an assault on the City, but assures him that Sonic and the others are on the case so there is nothing to worry about. As Shadow recalls Infinite's words, however, Rouge alerts him that Sonic has just been defeated by Infinite and his replicas.
  
 
==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
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The game's third playable character is the [[Avatar]], also known as a Custom Hero, whom players can [[wikipedia:Character creation|customize to their liking]]. The player chooses from a base of seven animal species, and can then customize the character's gender, upper headgear, middle headgear, lower headgear, gloves, shoes, accessories, bodysuit and skin color. As the player progresses, hundreds of accessories and costuming options will be unlocked for the player to use. The Avatar will also gain a unique ability depending on what species they are<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/05/16/sonic-forces-character-creation-feature-mode-announced Sonic Forces Character Creation Feature Announced]. IGN. May 16, 2017.</ref>:
 
The game's third playable character is the [[Avatar]], also known as a Custom Hero, whom players can [[wikipedia:Character creation|customize to their liking]]. The player chooses from a base of seven animal species, and can then customize the character's gender, upper headgear, middle headgear, lower headgear, gloves, shoes, accessories, bodysuit and skin color. As the player progresses, hundreds of accessories and costuming options will be unlocked for the player to use. The Avatar will also gain a unique ability depending on what species they are<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/05/16/sonic-forces-character-creation-feature-mode-announced Sonic Forces Character Creation Feature Announced]. IGN. May 16, 2017.</ref>:
* '''Bear:''' Blows away enemies with a [[Homing Attack]].
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* '''Bear:''' Blows away enemies when performing a Wire Attack.
* '''Bird:''' Can fly high with a Double Jump.
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* '''Bird:''' Can perform a Double Jump.
 
* '''Cat:''' Keeps one [[Ring]] after getting hit.
 
* '''Cat:''' Keeps one [[Ring]] after getting hit.
 
* '''Dog:''' Restarts with five rings after dying.
 
* '''Dog:''' Restarts with five rings after dying.
* '''Hedgehog:''' Collects rings when getting hit.
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* '''Hedgehog:''' Dropped rings remain longer after getting hit.
 
* '''Rabbit:''' Has longer invincibility time after taking damage.
 
* '''Rabbit:''' Has longer invincibility time after taking damage.
* '''Wolf:''' Automatically draws in rings when near them.
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* '''Wolf:''' Automatically draws in rings and other collectables when near them.
Gameplay-wise, the Avatar is similar to Modern Sonic, but uses a grappling hook as a means of platforming. They can also utilize unique gadgets known as [[Wispons]], weapons that can harness [[Wisps|Color Powers]] in new ways that can be used for both attacking and getting around. Before a level, the player can select which Wispon they would like to use, thereby allowing access to different parts of the levels.
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Gameplay-wise, the Avatar is similar to Modern Sonic, but uses a grappling hook as a means of platforming. They can also utilize unique gadgets known as [[Wispon]]s, weapons that can harness [[Wisps|Color Powers]] in new ways that can be used for both attacking and getting around. Before a level, the player can select which Wispon they would like to use, thereby allowing access to different parts of the levels.
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There is also a fourth gameplay style known as "Tag Team Stages" which involve Modern Sonic and the Avatar working together. The player will control both characters to navigate through the level, with the leader switching to Sonic when boosting and to the Avatar when using a Wispon. At specific points, the two can peform a new move known as the "Double Boost", which is a faster boost triggered when the player engages an automatic quick time event.
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==History==
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*''Sonic Forces'' was one of the first games to be announced for the [[sega:Nintendo Switch|Nintendo Switch]] when it was initially referred to as the NX, as well as the second third-party title announced for the system.
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*This is the first official Sonic game to see a release in China following a PC four-pack which included ''[[Sonic CD]]'', ''[[Sonic & Knuckles Collection]]'', ''[[Sonic 3D Blast]]'' and ''[[Sonic R]]'' in 2001, and following a long console ban imposed in the country that was lifted in 2015.
  
There is also a fourth gameplay style known as "Tag Team Stages" which involve Modern Sonic and the Avatar working together. The player will control both characters to navigate through the level, with the leader switching to Sonic when boosting and to the Avatar when using a Wispon. The two can peform a new move known as the "Double Boost", which is a faster boost triggered when the player engages an automatic quick time event.
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===Nintendo eShop chart performance===
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| Nintendo Switch
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| [https://nintendoeverything.com/page/2/?s=switch+eshop+forces Nintendo Everything (starting 11/10/17)]
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| November 2017
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| 11/10 (#6), 11/17 (#6), 11/24 (#18)
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| Was Europe's #15 most-downloaded Nintendo Switch game on the Nintendo eShop in November (Source: [https://nintendoeverything.com/europes-top-15-downloads-on-the-switch-eshop-for-november-2017/ Nintendo Everything])
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| 5/5 (#20), 5/12 (#20)
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==Downloadable Content==
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===Bonus Edition===
 
===Bonus Edition===
On August 31 2017, at the same time the release date was announced, it was announced that a "Bonus Edition" of ''Sonic Forces'' will become available for pre-order for all console versions of the game with special bonus content.<ref>[https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/903271303485898752 Sonic Forces Bonus Edition Announcement]. Official ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' Twitter feed. August 31, 2017.</ref> A ''Sonic Forces''-themed controller skin for each respective console (DUALSHOCK 4, Xbox One wireless controller, Joy-Con Grip) featuring Sonic and Infinite will be included, along with special Sega/Atlus-themed outfits for the Avatar:
+
On August 31 2017, at the same time the release date was announced, it was announced that a "Bonus Edition" of ''Sonic Forces'' will become available for pre-order for all console versions of the game with special bonus content.<ref>[https://twitter.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/903271303485898752 Sonic Forces Bonus Edition Announcement]. Official ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' Twitter feed. August 31, 2017.</ref> A ''Sonic Forces''-themed controller skin for each respective console (DUALSHOCK 4, Xbox One wireless controller, Joy-Con Grip) featuring Sonic and Infinite will be included in the US version, while the European version gets four art cards, along with all regions getting special Sega/Atlus-themed outfits for the Avatar:
 
* A costume based on Beat from ''[[sega:Jet Set Radio|Jet Set Radio]]''.
 
* A costume based on Beat from ''[[sega:Jet Set Radio|Jet Set Radio]]''.
 
* A costume based on Joker from ''[[sega:Persona 5|Persona 5]]''.
 
* A costume based on Joker from ''[[sega:Persona 5|Persona 5]]''.
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===Episode Shadow===
 
===Episode Shadow===
On September 19 2017, it was announced that Shadow the Hedgehog will have his own playable story as free DLC. Episode Shadow is announced to detail the untold story of Infinite's rise to power. Shadow gets three exclusive stages to play through, as well as the ability to play through Modern Sonic's stages.
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On September 19, 2017, it was announced that Shadow the Hedgehog will have his own playable story as free DLC. Episode Shadow serves as a prequel to the main story and details the Shadow's allegiance, the fate of [[Team Dark]] and the untold story of Infinite's rise to power. Shadow gets three redesigned stages to play through, as well as the ability to play through most of Modern Sonic's stages in the main story after the stages have been cleared once. As a playable character, Shadow possesses the same abilities as Modern Sonic.
  
==Trivia==
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===Sanic T-shirt===
*''Sonic Forces'' was one of the first games to be announced for the [[sega:Nintendo Switch|Nintendo Switch]] when it was initially referred to as the NX, as well as the second third-party title announced for the system.
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On November 25, 2017, the Sonic Twitter officially announced the launch of a DLC "Sanic T-shirt" (based on the infamous "Sanic" internet meme). Like Episode Shadow, this DLC is also free.
*This will be the first official Sonic game to see a release in China following a PC four-pack which included ''[[Sonic CD]]'', ''[[Sonic & Knuckles Collection]]'', ''[[Sonic 3D Blast]]'' and ''[[Sonic R]]'' in 2001, and following a long console ban imposed in the country that was lifted in 2015.
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===Super Sonic===
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On December 22, 2017, a DLC pack was released that enables both Classic and Modern Sonic to transform into [[Super Sonic]] during gameplay. If the player uses Super Sonic in a level, they cannot enter the world rankings. The DLC was initially going to be free until January 23, 2018, after which it becomes paid DLC, but this decision was eventually reversed, and as of January 24, 2018 the DLC will remain free.
  
 
==Promotional material==
 
==Promotional material==
{{spoilers}}
 
 
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<gallery>
 
SonicForces bonus PS4.png|Bonus Edition (PS4)
 
SonicForces bonus PS4.png|Bonus Edition (PS4)
File:SonicForces_BonusEditionPS4.jpg|Bonus Edition (PS4)
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SonicForces_BonusEditionPS4.jpg|Bonus Edition (PS4)
File:SonicForces_BonusEditionXB1.jpg|Bonus Edition (Xbox One)
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SonicForces_BonusEditionXB1.jpg|Bonus Edition (Xbox One)
 
SonicForces bonus Xbox.png|Bonus Edition (Xbox One)
 
SonicForces bonus Xbox.png|Bonus Edition (Xbox One)
File:SonicForces_BonusEditionSwitch.jpg|Bonus Edition (Switch)
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SonicForces_BonusEditionSwitch.jpg|Bonus Edition (Switch)
 
SonicForces bonus Switch.png|Bonus Edition (Switch)
 
SonicForces bonus Switch.png|Bonus Edition (Switch)
 
SonicForces digitalbonus PS4.png|Digital Bonus Edition (PS4)
 
SonicForces digitalbonus PS4.png|Digital Bonus Edition (PS4)
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SonicForces Shadow Add-On.png|Shadow add-on
 
SonicForces Shadow Add-On.png|Shadow add-on
 
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==Production credits==
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For a complete list of the game's production credits, please click the following link: [[Sonic Forces credits]]
  
 
==Artwork==
 
==Artwork==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:Sonic Forces Poster.jpg
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File:Sonic Forces Poster.jpg|Cover art
 
File:Sonic Forces logo.png|English Logo
 
File:Sonic Forces logo.png|English Logo
 
File:SonicForcesJPlogo.png|Japanese Logo
 
File:SonicForcesJPlogo.png|Japanese Logo
File:Forces_ModernSonic-2.png|Modern Sonic
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File:Forces_ModernSonic-2.png|[[Sonic|Modern Sonic]]
File:Forces_ModernSonic.png
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File:Forces_ModernSonic.png|Modern Sonic
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File:Forces_ClassicSonic-2.png|Classic Sonic
 
File:Forces_ClassicSonic.png|Classic Sonic
 
File:Forces_ClassicSonic.png|Classic Sonic
File:Forces_Avatar.png|[[Avatar]] (Wolf)
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File:Forces_AvatarWolf.png|[[Avatar]] (Wolf)
File:Forces_AvatarWolf.png|Avatar (Wolf)
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File:Forces_Avatar.png|Avatar (Wolf)
 
File:Forces_AvatarCat.png|Avatar (Cat)
 
File:Forces_AvatarCat.png|Avatar (Cat)
 
File:Forces_AvatarBird.png|Avatar (Bird)
 
File:Forces_AvatarBird.png|Avatar (Bird)
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File:Forces_Knuckles.png|[[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]]
 
File:Forces_Knuckles.png|[[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]]
 
File:Forces_Eggman-2.png|[[Dr. Eggman]]
 
File:Forces_Eggman-2.png|[[Dr. Eggman]]
File:Forces_Eggman.png
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File:Forces_Eggman.png|Dr. Eggman
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File:XBOPcsu.jpg|Dr. Eggman
 
Infinite fix.png|[[Infinite]]
 
Infinite fix.png|[[Infinite]]
File:Forces_Infinite.png
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File:Forces_Infinite.png|Infinite
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File:KJObKzj.jpg|Infinite
 
File:Forces_Shadow.png|[[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]]
 
File:Forces_Shadow.png|[[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]]
 
File:Forces_MetalSonic.png|[[Metal Sonic]]
 
File:Forces_MetalSonic.png|[[Metal Sonic]]
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File:DxRfENm.jpg|Metal Sonic
 
File:Forces_Chaos.png|[[Chaos]]
 
File:Forces_Chaos.png|[[Chaos]]
 
File:Forces_Zavok.png|[[Zavok]]
 
File:Forces_Zavok.png|[[Zavok]]
File:Forces_Villains.png|Villains
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File:Forces_Villains.png|Antagonists
File:Sonic Forces concept art.jpg
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File:SonicForces_GroupArtwork.jpg
File:Sonic Forces Custom Hero concept art.png
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Shadow Costume Hero Character.jpg|Custom Gear based on Shadow
02 greenhill fix 0218 preview.jpg
 
04 pyramid rev.jpg
 
Shadow Costume Hero Character.jpg
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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===Concept Art===
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{{main|Game Development:Sonic Forces}}
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===Wallpaper/Steam Card===
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<gallery>
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File:Forces_Steamcard_ModernSonic.jpg
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File:Forces_Steamcard_ClassicSonic.jpg
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File:Forces_Steamcard_Tails.jpg
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File:Forces_Steamcard_Avatar.jpg
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File:Forces_Steamcard_Avatar1.jpg
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File:Forces_Steamcard_Shadow.jpg
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==Physical scans==
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===PlayStation 4 version===
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===Nintendo Switch version===
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==External links==
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* [http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicForces/index.html Official website (Japanese)]
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* [http://store.steampowered.com/app/637100/ ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on Steam]
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* ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on PlayStation.com: [https://www.jp.playstation.com/games/sonicforces-ps4/ JP], [https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/sonic-forces-ps4/ US], [https://www.playstation.co.kr/game/5150 KR]
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* ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on PlayStation Store: [https://store.playstation.com/#!/ja-jp/cid=JP0177-CUSA05642_00-SONIC20170000000 JP], [https://store.playstation.com/#!/ja-jp/cid=JP0177-CUSA10097_00-SONIC20170000000 JP (Demo)], [https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/sonic-forces-digital-bonus-edition/cid=UP0177-CUSA05637_00-SONICFORCESDDX00 US (Bonus)], [https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0177-CUSA05637_00-0000000000091623 US (Standard)], [https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/product/EP0177-CUSA05674_00-SONICFORCESEUSTD UK], [https://store.playstation.com/en-au/product/EP0177-CUSA05674_00-SONICFORCESEUSTD AU]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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==External Links==
 
* [http://store.steampowered.com/app/637100/ ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on Steam]
 
* [http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicForces/index.html ''{{PAGENAME}}'' official web (japanese)]
 
  
 
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Sonic Forces
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System(s): PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
ROM size:
Sony PlayStation 4
/Template:XOne at least 16.12GB,
Nintendo Switch
at least 7.02GB
Genre: Action
Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code Rating
Nintendo Switch
US
2017-11-07 $39.99 ?
Nintendo Switch
EU
2017-11-07 €34.99 HAC-P-ABQLB
Nintendo Switch
JP
2017-11-09 ¥? ?
Nintendo Switch
PL
2017  ? ?
Nintendo Switch
RU
2017-11-07[1]  ?RUB ?
Nintendo Switch
KR
2017-12-01[2] ₩? ?
Steam
US
2017-11-07 $39.99 ?
Steam
EU
2017-11-07 €? ?
Steam
JP
2017-11-09 ¥? ?
Sony PlayStation 4
US
2017-11-07 $? ?
Sony PlayStation 4
EU
2017-11-07 €? ?
Sony PlayStation 4
AU
2017-11-07 $? CUSA-05674
Sony PlayStation 4
JP
2017-11-09[3] ¥5,990 (6,469)[3] ?
Sony PlayStation 4
PL
2017  ? ?
Sony PlayStation 4
RU
2017-11-07[4]  ?RUB ?
Sony PlayStation 4
TW
2017 NT$? ?
Sony PlayStation 4
KR
2017-11-08[5][2] ₩49,800[5] ?
Sony PlayStation 4
US
(Bonus Edition)
2017-11-07 $? CUSA-05637
Sony PlayStation 4
US
(Standard Edition)
2018-01-24[6] $39.99[6] CUSA-05637
Sony PlayStation 4
EU
2017-11-07[7] €39.99[7] CUSA-05674
Sony PlayStation 4
UK
2017-11-07[8] £34.99[8] CUSA-05674
Sony PlayStation 4
AU
2017-11-07[9] $59.95[9] CUSA-05674
Sony PlayStation 4
JP
2017-11-09[3] ¥5,990 (6,469)[3] CUSA-05642
Sony PlayStation 4
JP
(Demo)
2017-10-26[3] FREE CUSA-10097
Xbox One
US
2017-11-07 $? ?
Xbox One
EU
2017-11-07 €? ?
Xbox One
JP
2017-11-09 ¥? ?
Xbox One
PL
2017  ? ?
Xbox One
RU
2017-11-07[10]  ?RUB ?

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Sonic Forces (ソニックフォース), known as Project Sonic 2017 during development, is a video game that was released on November 7, 2017. In the same vein as Sonic Generations, the game features both the "classic" and "modern" forms of Sonic the Hedgehog. Additionally, it introduces a new gameplay style in which the player creates an Avatar. Forces is the first game to use Hedgehog Engine 2 as its rendering engine.

Development

Development started for Sonic Forces in 2013, around the release of Sonic Lost World. The original title of the game, Project Sonic 2017, was first mentioned at the Tokyo Joypolis Sonic 25th anniversary party on June 25, 2016, and the game itself would be announced at Sega's 25th anniversary party at San Diego Comic-Con one month later on July 22, 2016 where it was announced alongside Sonic Mania. The presence in the reveal trailer featuring Classic Sonic returning to help Modern Sonic made fans and journalists believe the game would be a sequel to Sonic Generations, but Takashi Iizuka confirmed that it was not a sequel, but a new stand-alone title. The game's title was eventually revealed to be Sonic Forces, with "Forces" being chosen because of the themes of "power" and "army", with two strong forces (Sonic and friends vs. the Eggman Empire) facing off one another.

During a live stream held in Japan to commemorate the release of Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice, it was revealed that there will be a new character introduced for the game with a new gameplay component besides the usual 2D and 3D gameplay. According to Iizuka in an interview in Famitsu Magazine, this third character would not be "Boom Sonic", but an "unexpected character" who plays a vital role in the story and "embodies the overall features of the game". The character's appearance was first teased in a Nintendo Direct streamed on April 12, 2017, and the character was planned to be announced at E3 2017. However, the character was revealed one month earlier than planned on May 16, 2017, with the character turning out to be a character that the player can customize to their liking. Revealed at E3 instead was the return of Shadow the Hedgehog, Metal Sonic, Zavok and Chaos as henchmen to Dr. Eggman and a new and mysterious villain known as Infinite.

Story

Main Story

Fueled by his years-long hatred of Sonic the Hedgehog, Dr. Eggman prepares to take yet another shot at expanding his Eggman Empire across the globe by working on an "invincible instrument of destruction" within the confines of his laboratory, with Orbot and Cubot commenting on how serious Eggman is this time. When everything is ready, he launches a large scale offensive on a city. As all hope seems lost for the survivors, Sonic enters the scene after having answered Tails' emergency call. Eggman, having expected Sonic to show up, pulls a surprise from his sleeve and summons none other than Shadow the Hedgehog, Metal Sonic, Zavok and Chaos to stop him, along with a newcomer: an enigmatic and powerful being known as Infinite. Sonic tries to fight them, but is overwhelmed and easily thrashed by the newcomer's mysterious power. Tails, unable to help or figure out Infinite's power, can only watch as Sonic gets defeated and captured by Infinite and his allies.

With Sonic defeated and the world believing him to be dead, Eggman and his forces quickly conquer 99% of the world over the course of six months, with only but a few isolated areas still free from their control. All hope is not lost, as a faction of Sonic's friends have banded together to form a rag-tag team called the Resistance, with Knuckles the Echidna as the commander, and other members including Amy, Rouge, Silver and the Chaotix. Tails is excluded from the Resistance, as he has vanished after Sonic's disappearance, said by Silver to have "lost it".

However, depsite assembling a small army, the Resistance isn't strong enough to stop Eggman's forces, and the innocent are starting to give up hope. As the Resistance's core members discuss their situation, their newest recruit arrives: a cowardly soldier (whom the Resistance nicknames "Rookie") who survived an encounter with Infinite months prior. Not long after, Knuckles learns from Rouge that Sonic is still alive and that he is being held prisoner onboard the newly-rebuilt Death Egg, and formulates a plan for the Rookie to infiltrate the Spaceport and steal a shuttle.

Somewhere in the city, Tails tries to fix a badly-damaged E-123 Omega, only to be threatened by Chaos. Before Chaos could attack him, Classic Sonic arrives, emerging from a wormhole he was sucked into after his recent battle in his dimension, and saves Tails. Tails theorizes that Infinite's strange powers are affecting other dimensions, which may have pulled Classic Sonic into their world. This allows Tails to regain his hope, and sets out with Classic Sonic to save the world.

Back with the Resistance, Rouge reveals that Eggman has only kept Sonic alive for the last six months so that the hedgehog could see his empire upon its completion before being jettisoned into outer space. With Eggman moving the banishment ahead of schedule as a response to the Resistance's rescue attempt, however, the Resistance head to the Death Egg, with the Rookie's choice of route leaving them as the only one able to reach Sonic. As that is happening, Sonic is about to be escorted to his banishment by Zavok, but his restraints break due to the Rookie's commotion onboard, allowing him to take on the red Zeti, who mysteriously fades away upon defeat. As Sonic makes his escape, he finds the scared Rookie under attack from robots and saves them, and together they return to their world via shuttle. After getting reacquainted with his friends, Sonic is sent to go with the Rookie to destroy a weapons factory supplying Eggman, with Sonic quickly accepting the Rookie as his partner.

After the attack, Sonic cuts through Luminous Forest to help Silver, who is being attacked by Infinite. Despite Infinite having the upper hand in the clash, Silver manages to make him drop a mysterious gemstone. Sonic eventually shows up to take on Infinite, but despite putting up a better fight than before, he is still defeated, with Infinite leaving him without killing him as he does not see him as a threat. Meanwhile, Tails and Classic Sonic continue their adventure to stop Eggman, and find him conversing with Infinite about their schemes. By spying on them, the duo learn that the source of Infinite's power comes from a gem called the Phantom Ruby, whose defective prototypes have all been destroyed by Infinite to keep them from interfering with Eggman's plans. After the villains' meeting is dismissed upon the notion that the Resistance and the world will soon fall to the Eggman Empire, Classic Sonic emerges from hiding and takes out Eggman and the machines he uses against him. Despite this, Eggman gloats that he will wipe out the Resistance in just three days and takes his escape before Tails can ask more about it.

Having helped rescue some civilians in the meantime, the Rookie is sent to check out some readings in Mystic Jungle, for them to discover the dropped Phantom Ruby prototype, as well as Classic Sonic and Tails, who have come to the jungle to find Sonic. With Tails and Classic Sonic now reunited with the Resistance, Sonic heads to Sunset Heights to go after Shadow, who is leading an attack on the city. pon finding him, however, the real Shadow appears and dispatches his imposter. Shadow then reveals that the Shadow following Eggman is a virtual reality copy created by Infinite, among other villains serving him, meaning the size of Eggman's army is limitless.

Knuckles then launches an attack known as "Operation Big Wave" on Eggman's undermanned headquarters, Metropolis, only for Infinite to foil the attack and wipe out 80% of the Resistance's troops, forcing the remaining troops to retreat. While retreating, the Rookie comes across Infinite alone, and finds the courage to fight Infinite after remembering Sonic's words of encouragement. Infinite attempts to kill the Avatar but is unexpectedly countered. Despite his confusion, Infinite leaves the Rookie alive, knowing that Eggman will crush everyone in two days.

Realizing that they need to stop the Phantom Ruby to win the war, Tails and Classic Sonic infiltrate Eggman's computer network in the Chemical Plant and find the Phantom Ruby's weakness: it is directly powered by the Death Egg's core, and without a power source it is useless. After growing closer to Sonic after taking out a Metal Sonic replica together, the Rookie stages a diversion in Green Hill while Sonic shuts down the Death Egg's weapon defenses, thus allowing Classic Sonic to destroy the Death Egg, which in turn causes Eggman and his motley crew to make a retreat to Metropolis. When Sonic and Tails corner Eggman to Metropolis, however, the doctor has Infinite banish Sonic into Null Space, with the Rookie also being pulled in trying to save him. Eggman reveals to the confused Tails that he knew the Resistance would eventually target the Death Egg, so he built a hidden backup power supply for the Phantom Ruby underneath Metropolis. Sonic and the Rookie manage to escape Null Space and rejoin the battle, catching Eggman off-guard and prompting him to retreat and prepare his endgame, which is only mere hours away.

The entire Resistance eventually confronts Infinite and his army of replicas at the Eggman Empire Fortress in an effort to crush Eggman once and for all. As Infinite attempts to destroy the Resistance however, Omega, now fully repaired and ready to join the Resistance, ambushes him. Having enough of the rabble, Infinite creates a massive virtual sun over the planet to wipe out the entire Resistance in one fell swoop, which has been Eggman's endgame all along. As all this happens, Tails notices that the Rookie has the Phantom Ruby prototype from Mystic Jungle, and deduces that the Rookie can neutralize the virtual sun with it. Since the prototype's design only let the Rookie use it, the Rookie climbs the Imperial Tower and eliminates the virtual sun, giving the Resistance a fighting chance. At the same time, Sonic confronts Infinite while he is weak from having formed the sun, but regains his full power in his battle with Sonic. At that point, the Rookie comes to Sonic's aid and together they defeat Infinite for good.

Warned by Eggman that he is not done yet though, Sonic and the Rookie destroy the Phantom Ruby's power supply, seemingly winning the war. However, what they thought was the power supply was actually a decoy, and the original Phantom Ruby has been incorporated into Eggman's trump card: the Death Egg Robot. With the Eggman Army on the rise thanks to the Ruby, Sonic, Classic Sonic, and the Rookie confront Eggman together and destroy his Death Egg Robot. With the Phantom Ruby getting destroyed in the process, Eggman's army vanishes, leaving the Resistance as the victor.

With the war finally over, Classic Sonic fades away and returns to his home dimension as a result of the Phantom Ruby's destruction. After the Resistance bids farewell to Classic Sonic, the group sets out to clean Eggman's mess around the world. In the aftermath, Knuckles disbands the Resistance, although not without Silver noting that they still have a lot to do. Feeling that plenty of people out there need their aid, the Rookie parts ways with their new friends, and meets up with Sonic in the city to say goodbye to each other before setting off in search of new adventures.

Episode Shadow

Episode Shadow takes place before the events of Sonic Forces, with Shadow the Hedgehog being informed by Rouge the Bat that an active Eggman base has been discovered outside Eggman's chain of command in a strategically useless position. Suspecting Eggman is up to something, and with rumors flying about the doctor developing a new weapon, Shadow heads to the base to link up with E-123 Omega, who has also been sent by Rouge to do some recon. Before Shadow could reach him however, Omega launches a full-frontal attack on the base, only for Shadow and Rouge to lose radio contact with him.

Shadow arrives at the base and discovers that Infinite had wiped out Omega to test out his new power. Although Shadow does not find his opponent familiar in the slightest, Infinite reveals that he knows Shadow, and begins telling his backstory, revealing that he was once a mercenary who led a group known as the Jackal Squad, who were assigned by Eggman to protect one of his facilites. A couple of months ago, Shadow wiped out the Jackal Squad in a raid on the facility, and laid a beatdown on Infinite, telling him not to show his "pathetic face" around him again before leaving. Outraged by his own weakness, Infinite discarded his former identity and assimilated with the finalized Phantom Ruby prototype to become stronger.

After finishing his story, Infinite attempts to get his revenge on Shadow by trapping him in a virtual reality with his new power. Although Shadow escapes this reality, Infinite is pleased with the results and gloats that not even Sonic can stop him now. Before Shadow could question him on what he means by that, the facility begins to explode, which Infinite uses as a distraction to escape, leaving Shadow to withdraw on Rouge's orders.

About a month later, Shadow is contacted by Rouge as Eggman is launching an assault on the City, but assures him that Sonic and the others are on the case so there is nothing to worry about. As Shadow recalls Infinite's words, however, Rouge alerts him that Sonic has just been defeated by Infinite and his replicas.

Gameplay

Sonic Forces has three playable characters, with the story told from the perspective of each of these three characters. Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic both return with the gameplay styles they had in Sonic Generations, with Classic Sonic emulating the play style of the classic 2D games with the addition of the Drop Dash from Sonic Mania, and Modern Sonic returning to the boost-centric formula after having departed from it in Sonic Lost World.

The game's third playable character is the Avatar, also known as a Custom Hero, whom players can customize to their liking. The player chooses from a base of seven animal species, and can then customize the character's gender, upper headgear, middle headgear, lower headgear, gloves, shoes, accessories, bodysuit and skin color. As the player progresses, hundreds of accessories and costuming options will be unlocked for the player to use. The Avatar will also gain a unique ability depending on what species they are[11]:

  • Bear: Blows away enemies when performing a Wire Attack.
  • Bird: Can perform a Double Jump.
  • Cat: Keeps one Ring after getting hit.
  • Dog: Restarts with five rings after dying.
  • Hedgehog: Dropped rings remain longer after getting hit.
  • Rabbit: Has longer invincibility time after taking damage.
  • Wolf: Automatically draws in rings and other collectables when near them.

Gameplay-wise, the Avatar is similar to Modern Sonic, but uses a grappling hook as a means of platforming. They can also utilize unique gadgets known as Wispons, weapons that can harness Color Powers in new ways that can be used for both attacking and getting around. Before a level, the player can select which Wispon they would like to use, thereby allowing access to different parts of the levels.

There is also a fourth gameplay style known as "Tag Team Stages" which involve Modern Sonic and the Avatar working together. The player will control both characters to navigate through the level, with the leader switching to Sonic when boosting and to the Avatar when using a Wispon. At specific points, the two can peform a new move known as the "Double Boost", which is a faster boost triggered when the player engages an automatic quick time event.

History

  • Sonic Forces was one of the first games to be announced for the Nintendo Switch when it was initially referred to as the NX, as well as the second third-party title announced for the system.
  • This is the first official Sonic game to see a release in China following a PC four-pack which included Sonic CD, Sonic & Knuckles Collection, Sonic 3D Blast and Sonic R in 2001, and following a long console ban imposed in the country that was lifted in 2015.

Nintendo eShop chart performance

Platform Nintendo eShop reference Monthly Nintendo eShop chart appearances Weekly eShop chart appearances and rankings Weeks on the eShop (original run / cumulative total) Overall monthly performance
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Everything (starting 11/10/17) November 2017 11/10 (#6), 11/17 (#6), 11/24 (#18) 3 / 3 Was Europe's #15 most-downloaded Nintendo Switch game on the Nintendo eShop in November (Source: Nintendo Everything)
" " May 2018 5/5 (#20), 5/12 (#20) 3 / 5

Downloadable content

Title and description Links Releases
Avatar Bundle
  • PlayStation 4: UK, AU
Sony PlayStation 4
UK
2018-01-24[12]
£1.691.69[12]
Sony PlayStation 4
EU
2018-01-24[12]
€1.991.99[13]
Sony PlayStation 4
AU
2018-01-24[12]
$2.952.95[14]
Super Sonic
Sony PlayStation 4
UK
2017-12-22[15]
FREEfree
Sony PlayStation 4
EU
2017-12-22[15]
FREEfree
Sony PlayStation 4
AU
2017-12-22[15]
FREEfree
Sony PlayStation 4
US
2017-12-22[16]
FREEfree
Sony PlayStation 4
JP
2017-12-22[17]
FREEfree
Sanic T-Shirts
Sony PlayStation 4
UK
2017-11-27[18]
FREEfree
Sony PlayStation 4
EU
2017-11-27[18]
FREEfree
Sony PlayStation 4
AU
2017-11-27[18]
FREEfree
Sony PlayStation 4
US
2017-11-25[19]
FREEfree
Sony PlayStation 4
JP
2017-11-27[20]
FREEfree
Episode Shadow
Sony PlayStation 4
UK
2017-11-10[21]
FREEfree
Sony PlayStation 4
EU
2017-11-10[21]
FREEfree
Sony PlayStation 4
AU
2017-11-10[21]
FREEfree
Sony PlayStation 4
US
2017-11-07[22]
FREEfree
Sony PlayStation 4
JP
2017-11-09[23]
FREEfree
Sega / Atlus Pack
  • PlayStation 4: JP, US
Sony PlayStation 4
US
2017-11-07[24]
$2.992.99[24]
Sony PlayStation 4
JP
2017-11-09[25]
Avatar Parts Shadow Pack (アバターパーツ シャドウパック)
  • PlayStation 4: JP
Sony PlayStation 4
JP
2017-11-09[26]

Bonus Edition

On August 31 2017, at the same time the release date was announced, it was announced that a "Bonus Edition" of Sonic Forces will become available for pre-order for all console versions of the game with special bonus content.[27] A Sonic Forces-themed controller skin for each respective console (DUALSHOCK 4, Xbox One wireless controller, Joy-Con Grip) featuring Sonic and Infinite will be included in the US version, while the European version gets four art cards, along with all regions getting special Sega/Atlus-themed outfits for the Avatar:

Episode Shadow

On September 19, 2017, it was announced that Shadow the Hedgehog will have his own playable story as free DLC. Episode Shadow serves as a prequel to the main story and details the Shadow's allegiance, the fate of Team Dark and the untold story of Infinite's rise to power. Shadow gets three redesigned stages to play through, as well as the ability to play through most of Modern Sonic's stages in the main story after the stages have been cleared once. As a playable character, Shadow possesses the same abilities as Modern Sonic.

Sanic T-shirt

On November 25, 2017, the Sonic Twitter officially announced the launch of a DLC "Sanic T-shirt" (based on the infamous "Sanic" internet meme). Like Episode Shadow, this DLC is also free.

Super Sonic

On December 22, 2017, a DLC pack was released that enables both Classic and Modern Sonic to transform into Super Sonic during gameplay. If the player uses Super Sonic in a level, they cannot enter the world rankings. The DLC was initially going to be free until January 23, 2018, after which it becomes paid DLC, but this decision was eventually reversed, and as of January 24, 2018 the DLC will remain free.

Promotional material

Production credits

For a complete list of the game's production credits, please click the following link: Sonic Forces credits

Artwork

Concept Art

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Wallpaper/Steam Card

Physical scans

PlayStation 4 version

PlayStation 4, US (Bonus)

PlayStation 4, EU (Bonus)

PlayStation 4, JP (Bonus)

PlayStation 4, AU (Bonus)
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Cover
PlayStation 4, KR
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Cover
PlayStation 4, TW
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Cover

Xbox One version

Xbox One, US (Bonus)

Xbox One, EU (Bonus)

Xbox One, JP (Bonus)

Xbox One, AU (Bonus)

Nintendo Switch version

Nintendo Switch, US (Bonus)

Nintendo Switch, EU (Bonus)
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Cover
Nintendo Switch, JP (Bonus)

Nintendo Switch, AU (Bonus)

External links

References

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  10. http://www.softclub.ru/games/xbox-one/24198-sonic-forces
  11. Sonic Forces Character Creation Feature Announced. IGN. May 16, 2017.
  12. 12.0 12.1 PlayStation Store (en-gb; EP0177-CUSA05674_00-AVBLD00000000000) (Wayback Machine: 2018-04-17 20:35)
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  27. Sonic Forces Bonus Edition Announcement. Official Sonic the Hedgehog Twitter feed. August 31, 2017.
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Sonic the Hedgehog games for the following systems
Steam
 2010  Sonic the Hedgehog | Sonic Spinball | Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine | Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island | Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing     2011  Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles | Sonic Adventure | Sonic Generations     2012  Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I | Sonic the Hedgehog CD | Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II | Sonic Adventure 2     2013  Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed     2015  Sonic Lost World     2017  Sonic Mania | Sonic Forces     2019  Team Sonic Racing     2022  Sonic Origins | Sonic Frontiers     2023  Sonic Colours: Ultimate | The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog | Sonic Superstars     2024  Sonic X Shadow Generations    
Sony PlayStation 4
 2017  Sonic Mania | Sonic Forces     2018  Sonic Mania Plus | Sonic Forces & Sonic Mania Plus Double Pack     2019  Team Sonic Racing     2021  Sonic Colours: Ultimate     2022  Sonic Origins | Sonic Frontiers     2023  Sonic Origins Plus | Sonic Superstars     2024  Sonic X Shadow Generations    
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Xbox One
 2017  Sonic Mania | Sonic Forces     2018  Sonic Mania Plus | Sonic Forces & Sonic Mania Plus Double Pack     2019  Team Sonic Racing     2021  Sonic Colours: Ultimate     2022  Sonic Speed Simulator | Sonic Origins | Sonic Frontiers     2023  Sonic Origins Plus | Sonic Superstars     2024  Sonic X Shadow Generations    
Nintendo Switch
 2017  Sonic Mania | Sonic Forces     2018  Sonic Mania Plus | Sega Ages Sonic the Hedgehog | Sonic Forces & Sonic Mania Plus Double Pack | 2 Hits Pack     2019  Team Sonic Racing | Sonic Mania Plus & Team Sonic Racing | Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020     2020  Sega Ages Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | Sonic Mania + Team Sonic Racing Double Pack     2021  Sonic Colours: Ultimate     2022  Sonic Origins | Sonic Frontiers     2023  Sonic Origins Plus | Sonic Superstars     2024  Sonic X Shadow Generations