Sonic Superstars: Exclusive Sneak Peek into Stunning Cover Art and Epic Cartridge Designs

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The inside cover and cartridge for the Nintendo Switch version of Sonic Superstars, releasing on October 17, have been revealed to fans who managed to secure physical copies in advance.

The inside cover of Sonic Superstars showcases a charming hand-drawn depiction of Sonic and his companions in the game's fresh Bridge Island Zone level. Additionally, there are promotional inserts for Sonic the Hedgehog LEGO sets as well as downloadable content LEGO skins. To prevent potential spoilers from circulating online due to pre-release copies, players are encouraged to mute social media keywords associated with the game until they acquire their own copy on October 17.

Physical copies of Sonic Superstars have already been spotted in the wild, giving players a glimpse of the game's Nintendo Switch cartridge and inside cover. The year 2023 has been an exciting one for fans of Sega's speedy anthropomorphic mascot, with the release of both The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog and the recent Sonic Frontiers: The Final Horizon DLC. Now, the Blue Blur is ready to embark on another 2D adventure reminiscent of the classic Sonic games. Sonic Superstars is set to launch on October 17 for all major gaming platforms, just a few days before Mario's highly anticipated return in Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

Since the initial announcement in June, details about Sonic Superstars have been steadily revealed. Players will have the opportunity to race through vibrant levels as Sonic, Tails, Amy, and Knuckles in both single-player and co-op modes. They can also harness new Chaos Emerald powers to thwart the evil Dr. Eggman and his mischievous sidekicks: the beloved troublemaker Fang the Hunter and a new villain named Trip. Alongside the compelling main campaign, Sonic Superstars will offer intense PvP challenges where players can compete in races and other exciting minigames to earn points and unlock various cosmetics.

Now, ahead of its official launch next week, Sonic Superstars has been obtained by some fans. According to reports by NintendoLife and GameXplain, one user, known as One2Switcheroo on Twitter, has even shared images of the Nintendo Switch version of Sonic Superstars. These images showcase both the game cartridge and the inside cover. Looking at the cartridge, it is adorned with the main cover image of Sonic Superstars. On the inside, there is an alternate cover art that features a hand-drawn depiction of Sonic and his friends in the new Bridge Island Zone level. Additionally, there are insert ads promoting the new Sonic the Hedgehog LEGO sets and the DLC LEGO skins for Sonic Superstars.

Regrettably, this means that there is a high probability of Sonic Superstars' plot spoilers being leaked online in the upcoming days. GameXplain suggests muting any social media keywords associated with the game to avoid spoiling the surprise for those who plan to purchase it on October 17. It is a common occurrence in the gaming industry for highly anticipated releases, such as Mortal Kombat 1 and Marvel's Spider-Man 2, to be prematurely available in stores.

Many fans eagerly await the release of Sonic Superstars on the Nintendo Switch next week. However, some players have managed to acquire the promising 2D platformer before its scheduled launch. Consequently, these fans have already seen the inside cover of Sonic Superstars, as well as the promotional advertisements for Sonic's latest range of vibrant LEGO building sets.

Sonic Superstars releases October 17 for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

Source: NintendoLife, GameXplain/YouTube, One2Switcheroo/Twitter