Today, we are announcing a new partnership with SEGA, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment, to bring Sonic Forces (Working Title) to the console 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.

"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.”

Sonic the Hedgehog is a widely loved character, and this partnership with Nex Playground is a natural extension that brings the franchise's core values of speed and fun into the active play category. - Takashi Iizuka, Sonic Creative Officer at SEGA of America

"Sonic the Hedgehog is a widely loved character, and this partnership with Nex Playground is a natural extension that brings the franchise's core values of speed and fun into the active play category. The team at HARDlight Studios is leveraging their deep expertise to deliver an incredibly engaging experience with Sonic Forces (Working Title), offering a fantastic new way for families to connect with the Blue Blur." – Takashi Iizuka, Sonic Creative Officer at SEGA of America.

Sonic Forces (Working Title) reimagines the iconic running and action gameplay generations of players know and love, offering an endlessly replayable, physically active experience on the platform. 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.

This week, shoppers can take advantage of Nex Playground’s Prime Day deal. Starting June 23rd, shoppers can get 20% off the Nex Playground unit on Amazon - starting at $239 (MSRP $299). This deal is also available at Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and Sam’s Club. During the promotion period, Prime members will also get 20% off an exclusive 3-in-1 bundle (includes the Nex Playground, Travel Case, and a 12-month Play Pass subscription), bringing the price down to $330 (MSRP $412).

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