Team Sonic Racing zooms onto the Switch later this year

Earlier today during the storm of Pokemon news, the Sonic twitter account teased something – we all ignored it – but it doesn’t matter now because its now been announced.

Team Sonic Racing is the newest Sonic racing title from Sumo Digital who previously worked on Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing. This time there’s no All-Stars but it has Sonic and all his mates instead.

• Online Multiplayer & Local Co-Op Modes – 12 players per race, 4 player split screen, and various offline / online race modes including Grand Prix Mode, Exhibition Mode, Time-Trial and Team Adventure Mode.

• Team Racing – Race as a team, win as a team. Use various team moves to assist your teammates, knock out opponents and unleash your Team Ultimate.

• Performance & Skin Customization – Alter the appearance and handling of your vehicle.

• Wisps – 14 spectacular offensive and defensive items to help overcome rival teams and get ahead!

• Adventure Mode – Unique story experience where players are introduced to basic game features and characters.

• Various Characters and Types – 15 playable characters from across the Sonic Universe and 3 distinct character types including Speed, Technique, and Power.

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The game will be released on the Switch, PS4 and Xbox One and will be released later this year.