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Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka said he'd love to have every Sonic game ever released playable on current hardware, but porting and remastering costs would be roughly the same as making a new title, so Sega is prioritizing new experiences. Sega has pursued remasters like Sonic Generations, and there’s potential for more DLC for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds depending on sales and fan demand.
Sonic Team boss Takashi Iizuka has stated that there are no plans for remakes or remasters of the Sonic Adventure series anytime soon, as he prefers to focus on creating new titles rather than investing the significant time and energy required to update the classic games.
Sonic Team boss Takashi Iizuka announced that remakes of Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure 2 are not planned due to the extensive workload, and instead, the focus will be on creating new Sonic games.
Sonic Team head, Takashi Iizuka, has hinted at the possibility of classic Sonic Team franchises such as Nights into Dreams or Burning Rangers being resurrected, as Sonic Team Japan has been on a hiring spree and has more people than ever before. However, Iizuka is currently focused on his role as creative officer for the Sonic brand.
All Things Nintendo podcast discusses Summer Game Fest 2023, including hands-on previews and interviews with developers Ed Boon and Takashi Iizuka. The podcast covers various games showcased at the event, including Mortal Kombat 1, Sonic Superstars, and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Listeners can subscribe to the podcast on various platforms and get in touch through email or social media.
Sonic Superstars, a new multiplayer platformer game from Sega, will feature brand new mystical locations known as the North Star Islands, with various never-before-seen zones. Sonic series producer Takashi Iizuka confirmed that the game won't feature iconic zones like Green Hill or Chemical Plant, as the team wanted to create something new. The game will maintain the classic gameplay feel, with some 3D-style action and extra abilities like Amy's hammer.