Sonic 3 is heading to the “far reaches of space,” and it’s been confirmed in the most retro way imaginable

A new one Sonic 3 Sega The Genesis trailer has been sent to press and influencers – and it confirms both an outer space setting and a release date for the new trailer.

The press kit for the working Genesis cartridge (brought to life by developer Brielle Garcia) includes a synopsis showing us what to expect from the Sonic threequel.

It reads: “With their abilities outmatched in every way, they seek an alliance to fight the Shadow and protect the planet. From Tokyo to London to the far reaches of space, it’s an incredible adventure that takes everything to the next level.”

GOING TO CONFIRMED SPACE pic.twitter.com/W5z3e3wYu0November 21, 2024

For Sonic fans, the mention of outer space won’t cause the same confusion that gripped Fast and the Furious fans when it was revealed that the action franchise would be heading to the stars. Given its close parallels with Sonic Adventure 2, a final act set in space – or scenes set on the ARK colony in Shadow’s flashbacks – was always going to be likely.

Those who popped the cartridge into a Sega Genesis (or Mega Drive, for those across the pond) even got a few extra treats. There are a number of posters, plus a mini-game to play that shows Sonic being followed by a Shadow riding a motorcycle. There’s even a cheat code on the box that, when entered — as Jackbotnik points out on Twitter — reveals a November 25th release date for Sonic 3’s final trailer.

So, fun fact about if you can figure out the cheat code on the @SonicMovie Genesis Cartridge: Looks like we have an update on the trailer! pic.twitter.com/JT9cVjxoOANovember 21, 2024

Sonic 3, starring Ben Schwartz, Keanu Reeves, Jim Carrey, Idris Elba, James Marsden, Krysten Ritter, Tika Sumpter and Colleen O’Shaughnessey, opens in theaters on December 20.

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