November seems likely
Thanks to a modification in the Steam listing (spotted byComicbook), we could have a hint as to what theSonic Frontiersrelease date might be.
According to SteamDB, the date was modified from a September placeholder to November 8, which is a Tuesday. From there it was changed to December 3 (a Saturday), likely to throw folks off the scent. In any case, it’s likely that we won’t seeSonic Frontiersuntil way later in the year, with the “holiday 2022” claim holding true.
So looking back at the last batch of prior 3D Sonicgames, I think we can see a pattern here:
Clearly, Sega likes to get these games out right before Christmas, asSonicis a family affair. November 8completely makes sensefrom multiple angles. It’s the right time for the iron to strike from a sales perspective, though it will be competing withGod of War RagnarokandSkull and Boneson that same day.
That said,Sonichas a pretty long tail and isn’tdirectlyat war with either of those games. It might get tougher competition a few weeks later on November 18 whenPokemon ScarletandViolethit, but early November would give Sega some time to polishFrontiersbefore it gets ready to ship. In any case, if Sega is still sticking to “holiday 2022,” we’ll find out theSonic Frontiersrelease date soon enough.
