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The Custom Hero is a character set to appear in Sonic Forces. The Custom Hero, as the name implies, is a playable character whose appearance can be completely customized by the player. It is the third playable character in Sonic Forces.

Appearance
The Custom Hero is a customizable character who can be customized by the player. The following can be customized: species, upper headgear, middle headgear, lower headgear, gloves, footwear, body size, bodysuit, and skin color. A multitude of options are given for the player to customize their character in any fashion and look they wish to give to have a unique playing experience. Thus far, the Custom Hero can become one of seven different species: bear, bird, cat, dog, hedgehog, rabbit, and a wolf.

Powers and abilities
The Custom Hero comes with a grappling hook, as well as utilizing the abilities of Color Powers from the Wisps with a weapon called the Wispon.

Depending on its species, the Custom Hero can have unique characteristics in gameplay.
 * Bears can blow away enemies with a single Homing Attack.
 * Birds can fly higher with the use of a Double Jump.
 * Cats keep a ring after taking a hit.
 * Dogs restart with five rings after the player loses a life.
 * Hedgehogs gather rings when it takes damage.
 * Rabbits receive longer invincibility after taking damage.
 * Wolves automatically draw in rings when running near them.