Sonic the Hedgehog Recreation Coming to Nex Playground

Nex and SEGA are partnering as much as convey “Sonic Forces” to Nex Playground later this yr. The upcoming title introduces Sonic the Hedgehog to the platform in celebration of the franchise’s thirty fifth anniversary.

“Sonic Forces” (a working title) reimagines the working and motion gameplay, providing a replayable, bodily lively expertise. The recreation is constructed by SEGA’s HARDlight Studios and is at the moment in growth, out there for buy later this yr on Nex Playground by means of Play Pass, Nex Playground’s content material subscription.

“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,” stated David Lee, CEO and Co-Founder of Nex. “’Sonic Forces’ translates the popular mobile title of the franchise into a truly physical experience, giving families a new way to move and play together.”

This partnership marks a major second for Nex Playground, together with its worldwide growth into the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.

See extra gaming information from this week under.

LIVE EVENTS

Ok-pop group Le Sserafim will return to gaming conference BlizzCon 2026 to carry out because the occasion’s closing musical act on September 13.

BlizzCon, held by Blizzard Entertainment, is a weekend-long celebration with esports, panels, cosplay and stay experiences to convey collectively avid gamers all over the world. This yr’s occasion takes place on the Anaheim Convention Center starting September 12 and ends the next day, with passes already offered out. 

Le Sserafimv beforehand carried out at BlizzCon 2023 and collaborated with Overwatch the identical yr. The lady group, who’s making ready to launch their U.S. tour, consists of Sakura, Kim Chaewon, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha and Hong Eunchae.

PARTNERSHIPS

Nex has introduced a brand new partnership with HYBE to convey a BTS-branded music expertise to Nex Playground later this yr.

Players will work together with BTS’ music by means of full-body gameplay, utilizing Nex Playground’s controller-free, motion-tracking know-how. Designed completely for Nex Playground, the expertise reimagines how customers can interact with the group at residence.

The collaboration marks Nex’s first-ever co-branded version of Starri, creating an all-new interactive expertise.

“Music has always been one of the most powerful ways to bring people together, and BTS have built a global community through that shared connection,” stated Tom Kang, President and Head of International of Nex. “Our partnership with HYBE creates a unique experience that celebrates the energy, creativity, and cultural impact of BTS while bringing all ages together through ‘Starri,’ one of our most popular games. This collaboration marks an important milestone in the evolution of ‘Starri’ as a franchise and demonstrates the potential for music and active play to connect audiences around the world.”