Sega announces the release date of Sonic's return to classic platforming.
Sega has announced the release date and final price for Sonic 4: Episode 1 for all platforms, WiiWare included.
The title will be released on the Wii Shop Channel on October 11, priced at 1500 Wii Points ($15).
The series will offer 2D gameplay through a variety of zones inspired by
the Genesis games, continuing from the Sonic and Knuckles title. Episode 1 of this new series was originally scheduled for a summer release, but delayed for improvements. It is not yet known how many episodes will be released in total.