'Sonic Forces' release date, news: Game to be released in Q4 2017

Sega recently announced that the new Sonic game, titled "Sonic Forces," will be released in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Previously titled "Project Sonic," the game's new title was revealed on Twitter. This will have a brand-new storyline featuring favorite characters from the franchise. The game will be released on the Xbox One, Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

The first trailer was officially unveiled during the South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference, and the teaser video hints at a darker storyline compared to previous titles from the "Sonic" game series. It will see the titular character rallying forces to defeat an army of robots that have set their eyes on taking over the world. Like "Sonic Generations," this will feature a non-linear storyline, with players having the option to take different paths throughout the game.