SEGA has confirmed that Sonic Superstars, the highly anticipated game, will not feature online multiplayer in its primary story mode. The decision was made to preserve the familiar experience of playing together in local co-op rather than with random online players. However, there will be an online Battle Mode where up to eight players can compete against each other. While fans may be disappointed by the lack of online multiplayer in the main story, there is a possibility of future updates adding this feature.
| Date | Score | Content |
|---|---|---|
| June | N/A | Sonic Superstars revealed at Summer Games Fest |
| August 24 | N/A | Producer Takashi Iizuka explains the decision to exclude online multiplayer in primary story mode |
| Gamescom Opening Night Live | N/A | New trailer confirms local co-op but no online component |
| August 24 | N/A | Iizuka mentions the inclusion of Battle Mode for online play with up to eight players |
SEGA has kept fans waiting for news about online multiplayer in Sonic Superstars since its initial announcement. The recent trailer shown at Gamescom Opening Night Live suggests that the game will only have local co-op and no online component. In an interview with Dot Esports, producer Takashi Iizuka explained that the team wanted to maintain the unique experience of playing together in person, rather than with strangers online. However, there is still hope for online play through the Battle Mode, which allows up to eight players to compete against each other. It remains to be seen if SEGA will consider adding online multiplayer to the primary story mode in future updates.
Source: DOTESPORTS
