Nex and SEGA® Announce Collaboration to Unleash Sonic Speed on Nex Playground
SEGA® Partners with Nex Playground to Bring Sonic to Your Home
Today, we are announcing a new partnership with SEGA, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment, to bring Sonic Forces (Working Title) to Nex Playground later this year.
Driven by strong demand from the Nex Playground community, this upcoming title introduces Sonic the Hedgehog™ to the platform in celebration of the franchise’s 35th anniversary, honoring one of gaming’s most beloved and internationally recognized characters and his enduring legacy with fans around the world.
This partnership marks a significant moment for Nex Playground, building on milestone momentum for the platform this year, including international expansion to the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, and being named one of TIME100’s Most Influential Companies.
Enjoy Active Racing with Sonic Forces (Working Title)
Sonic Forces (Working Title) reimagines the iconic running and action gameplay generations that players know and love, offering an endlessly replayable, physically active experience on the platform.
“The introduction of a globally recognized character such as Sonic the Hedgehog to Nex Playground represents a significant achievement for our community; it further advances our mission to connect families and friends through active play while ensuring the continuous delivery of fresh content," said David Lee, CEO and Co-Founder of Nex.
“Sonic Forces (Working Title) translates the popular mobile title of the franchise into a truly physical experience, giving families a new way to move and play together.”
Built by SEGA HARDlight Studios for Active Play on Nex Playground
Sonic Forces (Working Title) is being built by SEGA's HARDlight Studios, the acclaimed team behind globally successful Sonic mobile titles including Sonic Dream Team™, Sonic Dash™, and Sonic Forces. HARDlight brings deep expertise in delivering polished, accessible Sonic gameplay to millions of players, now adapted and reimagined for the Nex Playground platform.
The game is currently in development and will be available later this year on Nex Playground through Play Pass, our content subscription. Play Pass is sold separately and offers over 60+ active games, from sports, dance, fitness, and educational experiences.
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