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Releases: SONIC PICO PARK

Sonic Pico Park launches with up to 8-player co-op; Super Sonic revealed

Super Sonic was also revealed, but the publisher has not said if he is playable at launch.

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PICO PARK announced the launch, and official game stores list the release.

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Super Sonic glowing beside three characters, from SONIC PICO PARK
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Sonic Pico Park launched on Nov. 12 with co-op for up to eight players. The publisher also revealed Super Sonic as an additional character, but did not say whether he is playable immediately. Local and online limits depend on the platform.

Sonic Pico Park is available on Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. Every playable character can Spin Dash through stages with rings, loops and springs. The goal is to reach the plate at the right of each stage together.

The US PlayStation Store prices the PS5 version at $9.99. Its listing supports one to four players locally; online play supports up to eight and requires PS Plus. Nintendo’s Spanish listing says two to eight players can play on one Switch and online play requires Nintendo Switch Online. On Steam, up to seven local players can join an online game from one PC.

In a June preview, TechRadar played a stage where everyone had to hold one ring to pass a laser. Director Shunsuke Miyake said he worked at Sega for 15 years before making this Sonic crossover. A Spin Dash is no substitute for making sure everyone has a ring at that laser.

What we don’t know

The publisher has not said whether Super Sonic is playable immediately or needs to be unlocked.

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