Gameplay screenshot, in which Sonic is seen running away from a giant chopper
Sonic Rumble is an online party game in which numerous players compete against each other in various mini-games and challenges, with the goal of collecting the most rings. The game supports up to 32 players[4] in the first round, with half of the players being eliminated afterwards. The second round features the remaining 16 players, and again, half of them are eliminated. The final round then consists of the remaining 8 players, who compete in a final round to determine the winner.[citation needed]
The game features multiple game modes, which consist of the following:
In 'Ring Survival', players compete to collect the most rings while surviving against challenges and other players. This is the game's main multiplayer mode.[5]
In 'Co-Op Battles', players team up as a group of 32 to fight the Death Egg Robot, working together to defeat it and earn rewards.
'Special Rumble' features a variety of competitions, including Run Battles and Survival Battles, where players race through three consecutive rounds with fixed rules. It includes challenges like Hyper Boost Battles and Low Gravity Battles, allowing players to race in alternate ways.[citation needed]
The game also supports custom matches; players can host their own lobbies in this mode, allowing them to compete against CPUs, friends, or other players.[citation needed]
Release
Sonic Rumble was first made available to play via a closed beta from May 24–26, 2024,[6][7] and was initially expected for a full release between late 2024 and early 2025, using the date of February 28, 2025, as a placeholder.[8] However, it was revealed in March 2025 that the game was pushed back to the second quarter of the year.[9][10]
On April 8, 2025, Sega had announced that the game would launch worldwide on May 8.[11] However, on April 30, 2025, the release date was postponed indefinitely in order to address quality-related issues.[12]Pocket Gamer reported in May that Sega intends to release Rumble later in 2025.[1]
Reception
Giovanni Colantonio's pre-release review on Digital Trends praised the gameplay as fun, but criticized its slow pace, considering the game's presence in the fast-paced Sonic the Hedgehog series. Colantonio compared the game to Fall Guys and felt it was like "an unrelated game that's been reskinned to look like the franchise," and that it was missing what "make[s] Sonic games fun".[13]
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