Sonic is back in a brand new 2D adventure, boasting beautiful 3D graphics, online play and the ability for local 4-player simultaneous multiplayer!

Sonic, Knuckles, Tails and Amy are ready to roll around at the speed of sound right now, so scroll down for the launch trailer and official description from SEGA!

And while waxing nostalgic about a return to his 2D roots, don’t forget that Super Mario Bros. Wonder also launches this Friday! Mario and Sonic head to head once more with their respective 2D titles, what year is it again?!

Adventure through the mystical Northstar Islands in this all-new take on classic 2D Sonic high-speed action platforming. Play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy and harness all-new Emerald powers to move and attack in dynamic new ways. Navigate gorgeous, never-before-seen environments solo or with up to 3 other players and stop Dr. Eggman, Fang, and a mysterious new adversary from converting the islands’ giant animals into Badniks before it’s too late!

-A new Spin on a Classic: The 2D Sonic high-speed sidescrolling action platforming you know and love, reimagined with fully 3D graphics, new powers and abilities, an all-new setting, and new ways to play! You’ve never played classic Sonic like this before!

-Play as your Favorite Characters: Choose from Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy and take advantage of their unique abilities to blaze a path across the Northstar Islands as they race to defeat Dr. Eggman, who has teamed up with an old nemesis, Fang, and a mysterious new armored adversary.

-All-New Powers and Abilities: Harness the power of the Chaos Emeralds to multiply, swim up waterfalls, slow time, uncover hidden secrets, and more!

-More Friends, More Fun: For the first time ever in a Sonic game, play through the entire campaign with up to 3 other players with drop-in and drop-out 4-Player Local Co-op.

-Challenge Players From Around the World: Compete locally or online with up to 8 players in the all-new Battle Mode!