With Sonic absolutely dominating movie theatres across the world for the last week, it'll look to dominate the Roblox universe this weekend. Roblox is getting an official Sonic The Hedgehog game titled "Sonic Speed Simulator" and it will be free to play all weekend starting on April 16 at 10 AM EST.
Gamefam has both published and developed the game which is a good indication it will be solid fun as Gamefam is dedicated to creating content on the Roblox platform. After this weekend the game will have to be purchased and it will receive weekly updates and multiple unique worlds. Rewards will be available for winning races against friends which include pets and Sonic character skins. An exclusive skin will be given to players across the Roblox community if the game reaches 10,000 likes in Roblox.
From the official press release:
The game is now available on the Roblox platform and marks the first time that a world-renowned, AAA gaming character has been officially featured on Roblox.
Sonic Speed Simulator is the fastest game in Roblox and features everyone’s favorite speedster, Sonic the Hedgehog. In the game, players will be able to level up and gain speed by running through multiple unique worlds while racing against friends to earn rewards, including pets that can increase stats and Sonic character skins. Players can also expect regular weekly updates and will earn an exclusive community Sonic the Hedgehog skin once the game has received 10,000 “likes” from players.
This is the latest in a long line of successful partnerships in which Gamefam has been entrusted to unlock the metaverse for beloved brands. The company previously worked with leading global innovators including Ubisoft, Mattel, Sony, MGA and more to create highly engaging experiences for players.
Check out a preview below: