Sonic Frontiers is a platform game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega. Released in 2022 for the Nintendo Switch, it ventures into new territory for the franchise by incorporating open-world elements and 3D gameplay. Players control Sonic as he explores the Starfall Islands, packed with puzzles, platforming challenges, and powerful enemies. As the latest installment in the Sonic series, it aims to combine the iconic high-speed action with a more expansive and exploratory experience, taking inspiration from modern open-world games while retaining the series' trademark speed and style.