Despite the leaks constantly dripping out new Sonic Unleashed details, there are many aspects of the next-gen title that remain shrouded in mystery. However, we’re in high hopes to see many of our questions answered during E3. Here are just a few of the things we’d like to learn before the end of the week:
- What characters will be in Sonic Unleashed? Who’s returning? Who’s out?
- Aside from Sonic, what characters will be playable, and in what manner will they be able to be played (Mini-games, unlockables, etc).
- We’ve heard multiplayer is out of the question (although new rumors seem to indicate otherwise), but will there be other Online features, such as Leaderboards or Downloadable Content?
- How does Weresonic actually play? Video Footage is something we’re all dying to see.
- Will there be Chao Gardens?
- We’ve seen several retailers put out a release date for Sonic Unleashed. Is SEGA set on a date, or is this all pure speculation?
- What levels are in Sonic Unleashed? We’ve seen or heard of several stages such as China, New York, Europe, but know there are still a few we haven’t had confirmed.
- How long is a typical level? Are the areas/levels split into several stages like the classic Sonic games?
- Photos of a dragon-like character appeared a while back. Is this the beast that was awakened at the center of the Earth?
- Will there be any sort of collectible items in Sonic Unleashed, such as collecting 50 Rings that help unlock bonus stages?
We’ll keep you updated here on Camp Sonic as we discover the answers to these questions, and hopefully many more during E3 2008!
@DarkChaos: Sounds great! I only have Wii!
I love SU! And some more serious thing isn’t wrong.
CCOOOMMMEEEE OONNNNNNN EEEEE333333333 HURRY UP AND GET HEERREE!!!!!!!!
I paid off my 360 n Wii version already. anybody else doin that too? I got both caus I hear levels r different…i wonder how story n gameplay for the Wii version will b?
First?
Good questions.
@kkxprs: I feel your pain man. the first coference is only hours awayyyyy ^_^
@ultimatesonic: Haha, we’ve gotta cut out the “first comment” stuff. I’ll have to write-up some rules for commenting after E3
Is it ok if I add one more question?
When is the date that Sega has their conference behind closed doors?
its open for all to answer okay?
@blu_7: Our showing will be on the 17th at around 2PM. Honestly, I’m a bit confused with the whole setup myself, but I’ll be sure to keep you updated if I discover anything new.
i like, if the game have a bonus stage…
and can appear superwerehog sonic?
or, supersonic, can be playable in action stages?..
Are you taking any questions?
I have some Wii specific ones!
1. Will the Wii version run in 60 frames per second by any chance? The PS360 versions were confirmed by IGN to run in 30 frames only, I’m curious if the Wii version will run in 60, just to surprise us!
2. Will the Wii version have either all of the content from the PS360 versions, or not and will have exclusive content instead?
3. Is the Wii version ported from the PS2 version, or vise-versa?
4. How much different and unique is the Wii version from the PS2 version? Considering that Dimps is helping with both…
5. Will at least the Wii version have the vital Japanese voice option available? For obvious reasons *shudders*. Did Sonic ‘06 have the option in both versions? Secret Rings and Zero Gravity on the Wii had them!
6. It was mentioned in Nintendo Power that the Wii version is running on a brushed up version of an existing engine, which one is that? The Secret Rings engine?
Thanks, I really hope you can get these answered for me!
@Hero of legend: I’ll forward (and adjust if necessary) questions that seem suitable to our writer out at E3. Remember though: Not all of these are being answered for sure. Maybe none will be answered…
Good questions though
Hi all
well.. uh you forgot the most important question bro 
( Sonic deserves the 10 :/ )
- Will SEGA mess up again or this will get sonic back on track? I hope this will turn out good because this game is rated 9.3 at gametrailers
@Sonic The Hedgehog: That might be a biased question to ask SEGA
Hmm, plenty of questions and hopefully E3 has plenty of answers!
I have a question of my own, though: Many people have been wondering how Were-Sonic’s personality/mindset will be like. Will the Werehog be a savage monster or just our blue hero in wolves clothing?
Hey, I am known throughout my school as Sonic’s Number 1 fan, and I’ll prove that eventually! You’ll see me working for sega soon!
I already make games and I’m a huge cpu nerd and im not evev a teen!
@Hannah the Echidna:
That’s a good question cause I do too wonder if werehog Sonic will have a different persaonlity. I also wonder if werehog Sonic will recognized any of his friends or think they’re his enemies or something.
But one thing for sure, from what the trailers shows, the werehog Sonic does NOT seem friendly…
Woops, i said evev, not even! Sorry for the double comment! And dragonite, i haven’t seen a comment from u
thanks david legget:
will rouge appear in this game?
@Nano: We’re not sure, but as you can see, that’s one of our top questions
When do we get info from e3? also, any1 notice that in the first leaked trailer it looks like all you need to do is push forward? it all looks automatic! and admin, your a great guy for making this site!
Oh, and i own every sonic game
I want to know about the PS2 version.
Here’s a few questions I have:
1. What’s the difference between the Wii Version and the PS2 version, besides Controls?
2.Will the WereWolf gameplay be similar in all versions of the game?
3. How different will normal sonic’s gameplay be in the Wii/PS2 from the PS3/360 version?
4. Will the Wii/PS2 versions have town stages?
I got a question, will mighty the armadillo or ray the flying squirrel re-appear? I’d like to see more Espio, and maybe some characters only in archie comics. also ask if it will have content that connects with chronicles: the dark brotherhood on the wii version. nice question, eh?
@Darkspines: I HIGHLY doubt that any of those characters will be in Unleashed. Then again, when I wrote my Werewolf Sonic Fanfic three years ago, I thought THAT would never happen. So… who knows?
You’ve covered…pretty much everything so far. Great list.
@Darkspines: I personally doubt that there will be any Archie characters…but good question, asking if they’ll reintroduce old characters and possibly have some connection with the DS game.
Well in a previous post on this site we learned that you can upgrade Sonic’s speed or strengh. Hmm..if it was possible to upgrade to a speed higher than 500mph, will Sonic do a sonic boom after running a bit without using the boost gauge? Just thinking of it because this game is like Sonic rush
Ya, this isn’t the only game I am watching at the E3, but its definitely the one I am most excited about. I have been tracking it since the info came out at the beginning of April, and it has driven me absolutely mad. The only disappointment from what we have seen so far is the footage from the Wii version. I know that the gameplay is what matters, but that Wii version is a little hard to look at.
@JuicyMonster: You must remember, the Wii pictures are scans of a magazine, while the 360/PS3 screenshots are strait from the game. Even so, the little I’ve seen of the Wii version seems to be just about up to par with the other consoles.
Sonic the Hedgehog… are you the real, Sonic? Or is that your nickname? This game looks cool, but I’m curious.
Oh, and um, admin… you spelt “dying” wrong… *shrinks down*
Come on people stop worrying about the versions of the game because the only difference is the graphics, 2 systems are using the hedgehog engine and the wii is using the brushed up DIMPS. But the problem is the PS2 graphics… they are made to fit the PS2. ( yeah we don’t know what E3 might unviel
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@WOW: i wish i am him bro
and for the game it’s rated 9.3 so don’t worry 
@Hannah the Echidna: Thanks, fixed.
Microsoft Press Conference is about to start. Don’t think we’ll hear anything about Unleashed, but I’m tuning in for other industry updates.
yesssssss! microsoft is coming now cant cant wait!and i love sonic unleashed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hmm, you know, it’s funny that your conference with SEGA is on Thursday, because that’s the night of a full moon. A sign, perhaps?
@Hannah the echinda: maybe the werehog will make his appearance just then
I thought I had read somewhere in an interview that they were keeping levels between 3-5 minutes long, more so, an interview that was published on THIS SITE! xDD
Of course, things do change, so a second confirmation would be nice
Something i’ve been thinking about though lately is bugging me. someone mentioned that each area you travel to has a “shrine” for you to cleanse the emeralds (which have been corrupted by Eggman’s machine, turning you into Were-hog Sonic). But there are only 7 emeralds….and 9 stages? I guess, maybe the last two would be after you cleansed the emeralds, and went after Eggman again, but if it’s just regular stages…the numbers just don’t seem to add up
@.@;
Good questions! Hopefully SEGA will answer these, and more, on Thursday.
This is probably the closest we’ll get to a full-body picture of Weresonic untill (hopefully) then. (It’s not the 1:08 thing from the newest trailer.)
http://fc02.deviantart.com/fs32/f/2008/196/4/1/weresonic_has_shoes_lmao_by_dabbido.jpg
A question I would ask is that is there a indicator to tell you when it is switching 2D to 3D.
Also can supersonic have Secret attacks (like in Sonic 3, Sonic could do the homing attack) and will it be played on solid ground cause I’m sick of Super Sonic just floating in space to beat the last boss (like Sonic 06, and SA2).
Note sorry for my grammar.
Here’s a question that I don’t think anyone’s addressed yet: Will there be bosses at the end of each stage?
^And if so, will you fight them as Sonic or WereSonic/alternate between them?
WILL THERE BE A DEMO AVAILABLE AFTER OR DURING E3 ON XBOX LIVE???
@James: after A month or so because they aren’t releasing a demo at E3 either
2 questions
1. do the ps2 and wii versions have diffrent levels?
2. will super sonic be playable in th levels like the old games?
oh god I misspelled “the”
No body ask about the backward movement in 3d seccions? how it will? crash bandicoot style? or secret rings style?
@_@
Nothing at Microsofts Conference (as expected). There were a few cool things announced though. If you’re a 360 fan, you ought to see the new interface coming in the Fall. It’s pretty slick
@David Leggett: hey when u said we would see new footage was that today or another time and are we expecting any sonic unleashed news today or not? like do u know or is it anyones guess?
@Final Rush: yeah there’s gonna be boss battles at the end of the levels i dont know specifically when but… supposedly according to SEGA they’re gonna be epic and exciting
@David Leggett: Just coming out of nowhere here. When are you going to announce the winners for the contest?
Well thats a wrap for day one. Anyone know who’s going to be tomorrow, Sony or Nintendo? Hoping for Sonic Unleashed at Nintendo’s day. Although i dont think we’re gonna see anything.
@Kev: Epic and exciting, huh? Coming from SEGA, that kinda worries me.
@WiiFP: Sometime this Week. E3 is unfortunately taking priority here (I wanted the contest finished by the 10th if you recall), but we will get to those prizes soon. I’ll probably select a few extra winners to compensate for the delay.
@Kev: I meant the 17th. If there is any before then, I don’t know about it.
We Know that the levels’ll be about 5 mins long. Other than that Good list!
I have some questions (they might have allready been asked but here we go)
1)Will you collect the emeralds ala Genesis Sonic, of will they come and go as part of the story ala Sonic Adventure?
2)If you get to play other characters will you get to play them in Sonics stages with a character selection screen like in sonic Rush, or will they have their own stages?
3)Will Jason Griffis (I think thats how you spell it)be doing Sonics voice agian, and if so, does he sound any better?
4)How will “Adventure stages” work. Will they mess up the flow with hunts for stachues and long cut scenes?
5)Is there any other “emeralds”, like super or sol emeralds,or world rings? and if so can they let you accecess different Sonic forms, like Hyper or Darkspine Sonic to use on the final boss or the normal levels?
That’s it for now…
Coming from this year’s E3, I’d like to have some insight as to what some of these ‘minigames’ are…
It’d be disappointing to find out that they’re just tacked on like in SatSR. Hopefully that won’t be the case.
@David Leggett: Sweet extra winners. I might have a chance now.
@SpeedingHedgehog:
1) Sonic Adventure style.
2) Possibly every once in a while (Hashimoto said that you “mostly” play as Sonic in the main game; as to whether or not he’s just talking about WereSonic, I don’t know).
3) No one knows. See what you think by listening to the 1st Sonic Unleashed teaser trailer.
4) Same style as Sonic Adventure.
5) Highly unlikely.
Hope that helped.
@David Leggett: Hm I wonder what the actual prizes will be since you were somewhat vague about them. Hopefully some pretty awesome stuff.
And as for Unleashed, I’m hoping that it has multiplayer of somewhat. Seeing the same kind of split screen used in Sonic 2 would be nice but hopefully it wouldn’t slow down the fast pace of the frame rate and speed. I’m also hoping for chao gardens and I’m hoping that they use wifi. It’d be awesome if the new DS RPG had one too and they could interact with one another via the wii and wifi but I think that’s setting my hopes a tad bit high =p The boss battles in the Sonic Rush series to me were the best and most epic of all. I hope they have a lot of variety in them like Rush did too. I’m also eager to see who was cut from the series all togeher. Shadow was the only other good hedgehog. I think Sonic needs a rival and SA2 was decent but the rest….Blah. Just my opinion though.
Heres one. Will the wii version of the game support wii connect24, and if so in what ways?
And will there be connectivty between the wii version and sonic chronicals
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@ David Leggett: have you contacted me about the PS2 UK scans of Sonic Unleashed yet?
I wanna see some Wolf Sonic gameplay. I hope E3 spills all
I have a question for Sega.
Will there be downloadble stages for the PS3/360 versions? Example: Green Hill Zone and/or a Sega Themed stage from the Sonic Riders series.
I’m going to request that you look at my responses in http://www.campsonic.com/2008/07/13/e3-begins-tomorrow-camp-sonic-is-on-alert#comment-3001 to reconsider asking some of those questions I mentioned.
The day it comes out I’m getting the PS3 version and the Wii version.
What? our moders are onin the E3? Damn we are reaaaaally fans (H)
i got some few questoins to say:
1.will it have multiplayer or sonics freinds be able to play as well on the story mode?
2.will ps2 and wii have fewer tha xbox360 and ps3?
3.will supersonic be able for adventure mode like before?
4.which is the first level?
5.this werewolf thing is going well.when we are able to see a gameplay trailer at night?
well………..those are my questions
These ten questions, are these the things your going to ask Sega? Or are these the questions your hoping will be answered by the end of the week. I didn’t understand.
i got some few questoins to say:
1.will it have multiplayer or sonics freinds be able to play as well on the story mode?
2.will ps2 and wii have fewer tha xbox360 and ps3?
3.will supersonic be able for adventure mode like before?
4.which is the first level?
5.this werewolf thing is going well.when we are able to see a gameplay trailer at night?
well…..those are my questions
And i ended up answering my own question about whos going to be tomorrow. It’s Sony and Nintendo, together. Just in case anyone else was wondering.
i wonder if they will have a wii demo via wii shop channel like 06 did on the 360?
plz answer guys!!!!
@DAVIDLEGGETT WILL WE HEAR ANYTHING ABOUT SONIC UNLEASHED TOMAROW AT NINTENDOS PRESSCONFRESS
oh and how about sonic chronicles tomarow to
@Nano: To number 3 and everyone else who keeps asking this:
To quoth Games TM: “The effect of such a plot device is that Sonic will not be able to transform into Super Sonic until at least the very climax of the game. Which is quite convenient as he’ll be required to morph into something else altogether for the rest of the game.”
In other words, NO SUPER SONIC. Or, at least, not until the end of the game.
@Hannah the Echidna: That is disapointing. They were going to make it as classic as possible. Maybe after you beat the game, you can go back with Super Sonic and re-do the levels.
@WiiFP: Well, due to the strange circumstances Sonic will find himself in, going super isn’t going to be possible during the bulk of the game.
i want to see super werehog sonic!!!!!
The problem with him going super is that the Chaos Emeralds are corrupted at the beginning of the game, or at least Sonic is, I’m not 100% sure on it. Either way, something is off balance with him, which would make it almost impossible to do the same things he could before.
And, It’s pretty obvious that you cannot willingly transform into Were-Sonic, as he’s a “Nights only” guy. Maybe if you had an Ocarina and the Song of time, but that isn’t the case here xD
@WiiFP:
Sonic is extremely fast already. If Super Sonic is playable in all levels… you’d probably have little or no control over it.
In the later stages of Sonic 2… Super Sonic… meant getting squashed… or falling into a pit. Play Metroplis zone as Super Sonic… or even that airplane stage… and it is instant doom.
Since Sonic already moves so fast, reviewers are going to get VERY ANGRY if Super Sonic is too fast to control. Unless Super Sonic is the same speed as normal Sonic… I say… instant bottomless pits… or getting squashed. Especially at a game at this speed.
I am not saying Super Sonic in all levels is a bad idea, but this game is already so fast. Reviewers will be very harsh at any “game over” as a result of the increase in speed.
You know, there’s something that’s been on my mind. I read in Gamespot’s preview (http://www.gamespot.com/wii/action/sonicunleashed/news.html?sid=6191119&mode=previews) that “The ring energy is a new mechanic that is set to encourage players to haul tail and collect rings as quickly as possible. The faster you collect rings the faster it charges. Once the meter is full you can trigger a powerful speed boost.”
So does this mean you can’t use the speed boost until the meter is fully charged? Could you ask about that?
You know what would be cool, but would take up soooo much space that I wouldn’t even want it. A level creator! That would add a lot of replay value. As cool as that would be, I wouldn’t want it though. I bet it would be really hard to create a good level and as I said before it would take up a lot of space.
cmon guys wouldnt it be cool if a demo of SU was put on all the internet consoles?
@wow: Yes, i know what you mean. And that is what i meant. You could go back and replay the levels as Super Sonic, but the same speed as Normal Sonic, just floating . . . And bright yellow.
I hope we see some werehog gameplay.
@WiiFP: I think playing as SuperSonic at the end of the game is sort of a classic now. I dont think it would be right actually playing a level as supersonic while experiencing the game for the first time. But being able to do them again as SuperSonic sounds wicked!
I also hope that SuperSonic has some more abilities than in his last couple of games where he just rushes at enemies realy fast. The thing in Sonic Heroes was awesome where you press X and he zips around blowing rockets and stuff out of the air.
@Xeternalstar: YYYEESSS!
@Hannah the Echidna:
I actually read somewhere that Sonic keeps his same personality throughout his transformation, but I can’t remember where, nor can I remember if it was sourced. But that’s definitely my biggest question too; it would make a huge difference to the mood of the game.
There is one@WiiFP:
thing that I am concerned about. If Super Sonic is playable in every level, should he STILL be able to fall in those pits? I mean… I know this is how it has been in the past… but I think there is something really wrong with Super Sonic falling in bottomless pits.
Maybe a chaos control could teleport you back to the last checkpoint… but Super Sonic can fly.
right now its 15th july 2008 and its tuesday 10:25 am on my countrie and……i didnt heard anything about sonic unleashed.
Interesting. Today is another day, and that means more info today, yay
which conference is today?
If the real information for the game doesn’t come out till thurs. I really look forward to it. So……I only wonder about the night stages, so as long as we hear about that, I’ll be happy, but more info wouldn’t hurt hahah.
@UmbreonTheDark: Ya, the new conference is Sony and Nintendo. Together. Then day one starts at 6 o’clock.
I JUST SAW SONIC UNLEASHED ON E3!!! It was in the introduction. It was going through a list of games, Like Mario popped up, the guy from Fallout 3, But there was a 2d shot of Sonic running. Idk if that means it’ll be in there, or not, but i saw it.
Just a heads up: Nintendo will be taking the stage in less than 2 hours from now, so if you’re a Wii guy, you might wanna tune in soon (G4TV or Gamespot’s E3 Live). Again, I don’t expect to hear ANYTHING from Sega until Thursday, but it can’t hurt to see what else is being developed for the Wii.
@David Leggett: Haha, you could call me a wii guy. Hense my name . . . I saw Sonic Unleashed on the commercial for E3, could this mean anything Dave?
I come here ASAP everyday, so I don’t need an e-mail update. Don’t e-mail me, this is my mom’s.
They had better bring Fang back. He was one of the vitalist characters in the series. At least tune another character in to add to the continuity of games, like Mario, Chris, or Sally.
I better not see any flamers on those characters.
Interesting Ad placement…
i’m not sure but today feels lucky like i can sense new sonic unleashed info hiding somewhere i’ll keep my eyes peeled but everyone make sure to keep your eyes on SEGA’s FTP server
Nintendo Spotlight Starting now.
@EnzeruAnimeFan: You’ll have to unsubscribe via the bottom of those emails you’re being sent. Since you registered for subscriptions, you actually have to unsubscribe yourself
It’s real simple though!
@Mynameisonic: Huh?
@WiiFP: Yup, watching it right now =) Doubt anything for Sonic Unleashed will be in it.
http://blogs.sega.com/sonic/2008/07/15/were3hog-the-sonic-triple-trouble-e3-round-up/
Werehog footage at last, plus footage of the China level and the game’s theme song, “Endless Possibility”.
“Finally, something interesting.”
one thing where can i see the new information about sonic unleashed on E3?
could anyone tell me the website?
@David Leggett: WiiSpeak . . . thats new. And i think this is the First time one of your Update Comments has reached 100. So woo for that.
@NastCF: Ohhhh, im still getting the chills from that video. Thank you so much.
@David Leggett: If you watch that video you can see the RPG elements in it. How you completely stop moving, and completely just start killing stuff. Just amazing purely amazing. It also contained him carrying something, and putting it down, like a puzzle in the Zelda games.
@David Leggett: Oh ya, and u might wanna make a new update about, it’s pretty astounding.
WEREHOG FOOTAGE! At last!! *squees with delight, then watches over & over*
New Post up! Sorry for the short delay, got a bit too enticed by the Nintendo Conference going on right now. Thanks for the heads up!
Go!
@David Leggett:
Hmm… it’s not there anymore. Earlier the word “games” in number 8 was highlighted in green, and when I put my mouse over it it popped up with an ad for some Hellboy video game. Never seen anything like that before…
Can’t say I’m entirely sold on the were-hog gameplay (anyone else find it a bit anti-climactic when they finally showed footage of it)?, and the song done by the Bowling for Soup guy is truly awful (I can’t STAND his voice, so annoying and nasally <_<)
Apart from that though, the game is looking gorgeous! The China level in particular looks great. I really hope this game doesn’t disappoint, I’m getting the same sort of excitement I had when the first screens of Sonic Adventure were released. Don’t let us down Sega!!
What happened? It looks like the trailer article and the screenshot article are gone.
this is proof chao will probally be in the game. i was looking at the credits to sonic adventure 2 battle and i saw Hashimotto was the main producer of the chao garden! he’s the lead game disigner or whatever for this game so yes chao will probally be in the game.
has anybody know how can I pass the level right after the village in china..please help me
@jorge: sure no problem! Just give me a hint to where exactly you’re stuck at and I’ll do my best to help you out!