Sonic Lost World

Sonic Lost World (ソニックロストワールド) is an upcoming video game and the next main installment in Sonic the Hedgehog series. The game is being released exclusively for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, and both versions are slated for a Fall 2013 release. The game is currently under development by Sonic Team and is to be published by Sega.

Story
Sonic is chasing after his longtime foe, Eggman, and encounters a mysterious floating island known as “Lost Hex,” where he'll run across the Deadly Six. . The Deadly Six were united under Eggman for his own needs until they betrayed him. Sonic and Eggman team up together to stop their misdeeds.

Press Release
"In his latest plot to defeat Sonic and rule the world, Dr. Eggman has harnessed the power of six menacing creatures known as the Deadly Six. However, when the Deadly Six rise up against their new master, Sonic must unite with his arch nemesis Eggman and explore the mystical Lost Hex in order to take them on head-to-head. Use Sonic's amazing new moves and incredible Color Powers to speed across a variety of unique terrains, racing inside, outside and upside down in every level."


 * New Moves:

"Sonic moves like never before. Vault over obstacles, free run up and along walls, and sky dive between islands at lightning speed. Plus the Spin Dash is back!"


 * Color Powers:

"New and improved Color Powers. Sonic can now fly through the air, tear up levels and explode into enemies. He's more powerful than ever!"


 * New World:

Speed through a variety of exhilarating levels. Explore massive mind-bending courses, vast underground tunnels and colossal structures in the sky as you run inside, outside and upside down."


 * Boss Battles:

"Save the world one fight at a time. Take on each of the devious Deadly Six in dynamic boss battles which test all of Sonic's moves and power-ups."


 * Multiplayer:

"Race friends in high speed multiplayer races. Take them down across a range of ultra-competitive levels and modes - it's the ultimate supersonic showdown!"


 * Wii U exclusive features:


 * The Gamepad's touch and motion controls are used to control Color Powers.
 * Off-screen play is supported.
 * Miiverse integration, including some sort of item-sharing.
 * Support mode: The Gamepad user controls a "gadget" that helps Sonic defeat enemies.
 * Local multiplayer: One player uses the TV, the other uses the Gampad.


 * Nintendo 3DS exclusive features


 * Features full-3D levels, which hasn't been done for a handheld Sonic game before.
 * Exclusive Color Powers.
 * Exclusive Special Stages use the motion sensor to control Sonic.
 * Create and customize radio controlled gadgets to help Sonic.
 * Race against friends through local and online game modes.

Gadgets can be shared between the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS versions.

Development
Originally, Sega registered the trademark and the web address of the game's website on May 16, 2013. The game was first announced at a presentation of Nintendo Direct on May 17, 2013. According to Nintendo's Satoru Iwata, it is announced that Nintendo itself has entered into a worldwide partnership with Sega regarding the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise.

The first teaser image was revealed during the Nintendo Direct, showing Sonic and Tails flying with Tornado to the new main setting of the game, later being revealed and named as "Lost Hex". Later Sega uploaded another teaser picture to the Facebook account, which showed silhouettes of mysterious new characters. The game is later also revealed to feature new enemies and gameplay mechanics. On May 28, 2013, the debut trailer came out, revealing the mysterious enemy group called as Deadly Six and showing the first gameplay footage. On the next day, lots of story details, new gameplay mechanics and collectible contents was revealed.

Characters

 * Sonic the Hedgehog
 * Miles "Tails" Prower
 * Amy Rose
 * Knuckles the Echidna
 * Animal friends
 * Flicky
 * Picky
 * Chirps
 * Wisps
 * The Deadly Six
 * Doctor Eggman

Enemies

 * Motobug
 * Chopper
 * Sandworm
 * Caterkiller
 * Snail Blaster
 * Bladed Spinner

Levels

 * 1) Wind Hill
 * 2) Desert Ruins

Trivia

 * Sonic's original Tornado is seen in the concept artwork but is slightly altered from the last version seen in Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2.
 * This game shares its name with an action stage from Sonic Adventure.
 * The music used in the debut trailer is a instrumental version of "Cinema" by Benny Benassi.
 * The Super Peel Out makes a return in the game as Sonic's standard running animation (if the Sonic Boost returns), which has last time seen in Super Smash Bros Brawl.
 * Wisp powers, seen in Sonic Colors, will make a return in this game. The Cyan Wisp can be seen in the trailer.
 * The gameplay is similar to Sonic Xtreme, a cancelled game for the Sega Saturn, and Super Mario Galaxy.