Sonic Team is hard at work at the second entry in the storybook series.
Sega officially announced yesterday that Sonic and the Black Knight is coming exclusively to Wii. The news was leaked over the weekend through a scan of the latest issue of Nintendo Power, though at the time it was not certain whether or not the scan was indeed official.
It was revealed that Sonic Team in Japan is working on the title and that it is a sequel of sorts to Sonic and the Secret Rings. This will be the second entry in the Sonic storybook series and will be focused on the Arthurian legend much like Secret Rings was focused on the One Thousand and One Nights legend.
The game will feature a Wii Remote and Nunchuk set up in contrast to the original title, which only used the Wii Remote. Players will be able to control Sonic and his trusty sword in Arthurian-inspired locales in the fast-paced adventure mode.
Sonic and the Black Knight is currently slated for a Spring 2009 release exclusively for Wii.
SEGA ANNOUNCES SONIC AND THE BLACK KNIGHT
A new addition to the Storybook Series of Sonic Titles
SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON (July 21, 2008) –SEGA of Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of
America, Inc. today announced Sonic™ and the Black Knight, an all-new Wii-
exclusive adventure. Part of the storybook series of games that began with
Sonic and the Secret Rings, this new title brings Sonic into the world of
Arthurian legend and offers the worlds most infamous blue hedgehog the
chance to become a knight. Using the unique Wii control system, this
exciting game will take advantage of both the Wii Remote and the Nunchuk
to offer an interactive experience that any Sonic fans will love.
Created by Sonic Team in Japan, this innovative game takes Sonic into a
medieval world and arms him with a sword to aid in his effort to save the
day. Sonic and the Black Knight will provide Sonic fans with an
irresistible cast of characters and teach them all what it takes to be a
true hero and the ultimate knight. With a series of missions taking place
in stunning Arthurian-inspired locations, Sonic and the Black Knight
promises to offer a fast-paced adventure that gamers of all ages will
enjoy.
"After the success of Sonic and the Secret Rings we're delighted to
announce a second title in the Storybook Series," said Gary Knight,
European Marketing Director, SEGA Europe, "Following Sonic on his way to
knighthood will excite players of all ages."
Sonic and the Black Knight, exclusively for the Wii, will be out in Spring 2009.