Key Takeaways
- The Sonic the Hedgehog golf game with the popular characters launched on November 15, 2024 at Topgolf.
- Topgolf offers unique golf games, including Angry Birds, with physical and virtual elements.
- The Sonic partnership combines fast-paced action with golf elements, launching at Topgolf locations in the US and Glasgow on November 15.
the Sega Sonic the Hedgehog franchise and its partnership with the multinational golf company Topgolf was launched on November 15, 2024. This news Sonic the Hedgehog-Themed golf game features characters and elements from the Sega franchise. Iconic characters such as Sonic, Tails, Amy, and Knuckles, are playable in the game, and the courses also take on location designs from the franchise.
Topgolf has a variety of golf themed games, using a combination of physical golf and virtual sections to try and complete a goal. These events come from the need for a number of points by hitting the golf ball in nine sections or just getting close to the hole. There are also crossover games at Topgolf, such as one based on angry Birds and players need to knock down a virtual tower using the golf ball. the Sonic the Hedgehog The partnership will use the same format and style of play.
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Like other games at Topgolf, the Sonic the Hedgehog variant uses a combination of physical golf clubs, ball trackers and virtual worlds. Combines the quick action of Sonic series with elements of golf creates a game where the player must hit the ball to guide Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, or Amy around the course. Depending on where the player ends up with the ball, the player can collect rings, jump on springs, and destroy badniks on the way, trying to get the best score in the usual place in the the Green Hill Zone or Sky Sanctuary. All Topgolf locations in the US and Glasgow will release this variant on November 15th.
When is Sonic the Hedgehog coming to Topgolf?
- November 15, 2024
- US and Glasgow locations only
- Additional locations coming Q1 2025
Additional franchise locations available for Toptracer will have a local version of this Sonic partnership in Q1 2025. This partnership with Topgolf is the first time the Sonic franchise has made sports games based on golf. Topgolf offers players 30 minutes of free play time with walk-up reservations using a special code that can be redeemed. In addition, Topgolf will have a limited time special Sonic the Hedgehog– Themed merchandise at each location, including hats, sweatshirts and T-shirts.
Sega has increased the Sonic franchise in multiple media outside of the game, as seen in the collaborations it has done in recent years. Earlier this year, Sonic Superstars had an exclusive partnership with iHOP, releasing a retro diner outfit for Amy Rose to wear in-game. the Sonic Video games have also been on fire lately, as seen in the latest release, Sonic X Shadow Generationssold over a million copies on the day of launch. Sonic is also set to appear in his third film this December, which features his black and red doppelganger rival, Shadow, in the role.
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog is a huge game franchise that started life on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive. Spanning generations of 2D and 3D iterations, Sonic is known for its fast-paced action and interesting platform mechanics.
