[STEAM] Nex and Sega team up to release Sonic Speed on Nex Playground in Q4

Steam · June 23

Nex, maker of Nex Playground motion-sensing game console, announced it is working with ***** to bring an active play game Sonic Forces to the Nex Playground in Q4.

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.

Nex has been growing fast as the “fourth game console” in the home and it is expanding to new territories around the world. But most of its titles have been internally developed to date.

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 of Nex, in a statement. “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. 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,” said Takashi Iizuka, Sonic creative officer at ***** of America, in a statement.

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 *****’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, Nex Playground’s content subscription. Play Pass is sold separately and offers over 60+ active games, from sports, dance, fitness, and educational experiences. The
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