Sega has announced a delay for the highly anticipated Sonic Rumble, which was set to make its global debut soon. Initially, the multiplayer battle royale was riding a wave of enthusiasm, having garnered over 1.4 million pre-registrations. However, the company has decided to postpone the launch to refine the game’s features further. The delay is intentional, as the development team is working on update 1.2.
This update promises to introduce a range of exciting new features to enhance gameplay. Among the major additions are Rumble Rankings, Crews, and character Skills. Rumble Rankings will enable players to climb seasonal leaderboards, offering rewards for those who excel. The Crews feature will allow players to team up with friends to accomplish score missions together, while the new Skills system provides each character with unique powers, adding layers of strategy to the game.
In light of these changes, Sega is prioritizing quality over haste. To engage fans during this wait, a Q&A session has been scheduled for May 2nd on Discord, where players can learn more about upcoming features and ask questions directly to the development team. Despite the postponement, excitement for Sonic Rumble remains high. All pre-registration rewards, including 5,000 Rings, a Crystal Chao Buddy, unique skins, and more, will still be available upon launch.
Therefore, players can feel confident about their in-game start once the game finally arrives. For those eager for Sonic Rumble, pre-registration is still open, and the game is planned to be free-to-play with in-app purchases. Stay tuned for more information as the release date approaches.