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Sonic Forces, Sonic Dream Team, and Sonic Dash are all set to receive updates ahead of Sonic the Hedgehog 3’s launch

by Ellie May 06,2025

With the highly anticipated release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 on the horizon, Sega has unveiled an array of thrilling updates for its popular Sonic mobile games. These updates, available on Apple Arcade, the App Store, and Google Play, are designed to enhance your gaming experience with content inspired by the upcoming movie.

Starting with Sonic Forces, an update scheduled for December 12th introduces the new Metro-city Zone. This zone features three engaging tracks where you can race as Movie Shadow, Movie Sonic, and other beloved characters. The Metro-city Zone is directly linked to the movie's narrative, making it a must-play before you catch the film in theaters.

Next up, Sonic Dream Team on Apple Arcade will receive an update on December 18th. This update introduces Shadow as a playable character, equipped with unique abilities such as Chaos Control and Chaos Shift, which allow you to manipulate time and freeze both enemies and the environment. To unlock Shadow, you can participate in Tails’ Challenges. Additionally, new powers like Quick Grind and Perfect Boost are available for all characters, and exclusive upgrades such as Double Chaos Shift further enhance Shadow's capabilities. The update also includes six new Shadow-themed statues, fresh music tracks, and a revamped tutorial level to ease newcomers into the game.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 trailer

Lastly, Sonic Dash will be updated on December 20th, allowing you to unlock Movie Shadow and Movie Sonic through card collection. Daily collectibles will offer additional rewards to keep the gameplay exciting. Meanwhile, Sonic Dash+ on Apple Arcade will see Shadow-themed updates in January, promising even more content to explore.

As Sonic the Hedgehog 3 hits theaters worldwide on December 20th, these updates across Sonic mobile games are set to amplify the excitement. Be sure to check out the trailer above to get even more hyped for the movie and these fantastic updates.

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