Release

Monday, November 7, 2022

Critic score

72/100

Platform families

4

Editorial overview

Inside Sonic Frontiers

What it is

Worlds will collide in Sonic the Hedgehog’s newest adventure.

An experience like never before, accelerate to new heights and experience the thrill of high velocity open-zone freedom. Battle powerful enemies as you speed through the Starfall Islands - landscapes brimming with dense forests, overflowing waterfalls, sizzling deserts and more!

The premise

Sonic and his friends have traveled to the mysterious Starfall Islands after learning about Dr. Eggman taking an interest in the islands' ancient civilization. Upon arrival, Sonic is separated from his friends and come face to face with SAGE, an artificial intelligence in charge of protecting Starfall Islands from intruders. Sonic must now find and save his friends while also learning about the secrets of the islands...

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Platform Adventure

Sonic Frontiers

Sonic Team · Sega

72Critics3.7/5Monday, November 7, 20223.8 years ago

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Connected releases

1

Game data from IGDB

Play styles

Single player

Perspective

Third person · Side view

Themes

Action · Science fiction · Open world

Languages

13 supported

Cinematic archive

See the world in motion

Official footage, in-game captures, and production artwork—collected into one immersive gallery.

40 assets

Official trailers

Teaser

Announcement Trailer

Cinematic Trailer

Trailer

Screenshots & key art

Beyond this game

Explore the complete universe

One complete franchise view connects the main releases, spin-offs, settings, and related game families.

FranchiseSonic The HedgehogEnter the franchise

Content map

Everything connected to this release

DLC, expansions, editions, and bundles are different products. Each stays in its own lane so you always know what you are looking at.

1 Bundle

Store collections

Bundles

Packages combining this title with other games or downloadable content.

1 release

Bundle84Sonic Frontiers: Definitive EditionJun 23, 2026Multi-item package

Production dossier

The complete game record

Cast, creators, hardware, release history, and the details that define how this game plays.

Who made it

Built with

Hedgehog Engine 2

Platforms

Xbox Series X|S
Gen 9
PlayStation 4
Gen 8
PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 5
Gen 9
Xbox One
Gen 8

Release history

Nov 07, 2022PC (Microsoft Windows)
Nov 08, 2022Nintendo Switch
Nov 08, 2022Xbox One
Nov 08, 2022PlayStation 4
Nov 08, 2022Xbox Series X|S
Nov 08, 2022PlayStation 5

Themes & modes

ActionScience fictionOpen worldSingle player

Windows

Minimum

Minimum: • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system • OS: Windows 10 • Processor: Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 • Memory: 8 GB RAM • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660, 2 GB or AMD Radeon HD 7870, 2 GB • DirectX: Version 11 • Storage: 30 GB available space • Additional Notes: 720p Low @ 30 FPS. Requires a CPU which supports the AVX and SSE4 instruction set. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions

Recommended

Recommended: • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system • OS: Windows 10 • Processor: Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 • Memory: 12 GB RAM • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, 8 GB • DirectX: Version 11 • Storage: 30 GB available space • Additional Notes: 1080p High @ 60 FPS. Requires a CPU which supports the AVX and SSE4 instruction set. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions