Despite a vibrant pre-launch crossover event featuring beloved Sega classics like Super Monkey Ball and Altered Beast, Sonic Rumble's global debut has been postponed. The much-anticipated multiplayer battle royale, which boasted over 1.4 million pre-registrations, will not launch as initially planned. Sega has decided to delay the release to ensure a polished experience for players.
The delay coincides with the preparation of the game's version 1.2 update, which introduces significant new content to enrich the toybox universe created by Dr. Eggman. This update includes Rumble Rankings, Crews, and a new Skills system. Rumble Rankings will enable players to compete on seasonal leaderboards for exclusive rewards, while Crews foster teamwork through score missions. The Skills system adds strategic depth by granting characters unique abilities.
Rather than rushing these enhancements into the game at launch, Sega is taking extra time to perfect them. In the meantime, fans can look forward to a Q&A session scheduled for May 2nd on Discord. This event offers an opportunity to learn about upcoming developments and ask any burning questions.
While waiting for Sonic Rumble, players can explore other top battle royale games available on iOS to keep the excitement going.
The delay does not diminish the enthusiasm built around Sonic Rumble. All pre-registration rewards remain secured, including 5,000 Rings, a Crystal Chao Buddy, the Happy Sticker, the Garnet Knuckles skin, and the exclusive Movie Sonic skin for reaching the 1.4 million pre-registration milestone. These rewards ensure players will have a strong start when the game finally launches.
With the release date pushed back, interested players can still pre-register for Sonic Rumble by clicking on the provided links. The game will be free-to-play with in-app purchases. For more details, visit the official website.
