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A Sonic Heroes remake is reportedly in development for Switch 2
The claim was backed up by an insider with a reliable track record
A remake of 2003 platformer Sonic Heroes is in development for the Switch‘s successor, according to a new report.
According to a report from Universo Nintendo, Sega is working on the remake and is potentially using Unreal Engine 5.
This was then corroborated by Twitter user @MbKKssTBhz5 (aka Midori), a Sega leaker with a track record of Atlus and Persona leaks.
Update
Since originally confirming Universo Nintendo‘s story, Midori is now distancing themselves from it somewhat.
In a subsequent series of tweet replies, they have since said the Sonic Heroes remake is “being considered” rather than confirming development has started.
They added: “I do not know about this remake title being released in next three years, and I don’t have any information on that.”
Released on GameCube, PS2, Xbox and PC in 2003, Sonic Heroes attempted to upend the typical Sonic formula by putting players in control of a team of three characters,
There are four teams: Team Sonic (consisting of Sonic, Tails and Knuckles), Team Dark (Shadow, Rouge and E-123 Omega), Team Rose (Amy, Cream and Big) and Team Chaotix (Espio, Charmy and Vector).
Each team’s trio is split into three ability types – speed, flight and power – and the player has to switch between the characters while playing to make use of their individual abilities to get past each stage’s obstacles.
Each team also has a special Team Blast move, in which all three combine their abilities to deliver a powerful attack that wipes out any nearby enemies on the screen.
Although Sonic Heroes was met with mixed reviews, it has developed a cult following over the years. It has never been remastered or remade in the 21 years since its debut, however.