User blog:Veralann/SXSW 2018 Sonic panel recap


 * Sonic Forces: Speed Battle is going to have Mystic Jungle added
 * Sonic Movie is produced by Fast and Furious producer Neal H. Moritz and Deadpool director (still)
 * IDW comics are still releasing next month, one issue a week.
 * SEGA Shop merch store will have a bundle with all four initial IDW Sonic comic issues, an exclusive variant cover, and a t-shirt. Puma will be releasing Sonic shoes, will be limited edition.
 * Sonic Mania Plus: Physical Release with a foil cover for the box, a genesis/mega drive style box cover, 2P mode will be made 4P mode, Mighty the Armadillo and Ray the Flying Squirrel will be added to characters, "Encore Mode" will be added. Will cost $29.99 as a physical copy, game upgrades will be available as paid DLC for digital game owners (price TBA).
 * Sonic Mania Adventures, Sonic Mania-esque animated series, 5 episodes to be released for free on sonic social media (namely youtube). Tyson Hesse is art director and Jasmin Hernandez is also involved, Tee Lopes is composing the music. It takes place immediately after Classic Sonic returns from Forces. No voice acting. First ep appearing within the next month, new episodes appearing roughly each month after that. Mighty and Ray may appear.
 * Teaser for a new sonic game, possibly a racing game, not a sequel to any existing game as stated by Aaron Webber.