Sega has released a new animation for its upcoming launch of Sonic Superstars on October 17th, 2023 called Sonic Superstars: Trio of Trouble.

The animation clocks in at approximately 5 and a half minutes and features the brand new villain Trip along with the long-anticipated return of Fang the Hunter - formerly known as Fang the Sniper or (sometimes) Nack the Weasel. It's a fun little jaunt that, if nothing else, gives us a little glimpse into the behaviour of Trip, who is said to be a departure from the usual type of villain you might see in a Sonic game.

Here's the official description from Sega itself:

"While escorting Dr. Eggman and his hapless new helper Trip through a perilous ruin, Fang the Hunter will need to muster all his cunning to overcome past mistakes and escape the coils of a fierce new enemy. Meanwhile, Eggman discovers what may be the key to his next dastardly scheme."

Sonic Superstars, developed by Arzest, is a 2D adventure featuring a modern visual presentation. Players can tackle levels as either Sonic, Knuckles, Tails, or Amy, with local multiplayer available for co-op play and online multiplayer for PvP.

We went hands-on with the game at Summer Game Fest earlier this year and came away feeling pretty positive about the experience, noting that it "might well continue Sonic's return to 2D form".

What do you make of this animation from Sega? Are you looking forward to finding out more about Trip? Let us know with a comment.

[source youtube.com]