Sonic Dash Formally Unveiled. (Sort Of.)

It appears Sega has officially released details about Sonic Dash, the follow-up to Sonic Jump produced by UK studio Hardlight.

The thing is, a Sega Press alert issued early this morning turned up little, though it appears a couple sites like Pocket Gamer have picked up information from their own release channels.  There are no screenshots available of the game, and no exact details on how the game mechanics will work, but time and distance attack challenges are being implemented to share with friends, according to PG.

Some logo artwork is available to review.  That’s in the gallery below, courtesy of Pocket Gamer’s French division, after Sega’s press release.  When we know more, so will you.

LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO – 4th March 2013 –SEGA® Europe and SEGA® of America Inc. are excited to announce Sonic Dash™ the fast and endless running mobile game . Following the success of Sonic Jump™, this infinite running title is the latest created exclusively for mobile platforms from Hardlight Studios. Sonic Dash will be available on to the App Store soon.

Our spikey hero goes on a fast and frenzied 3D dash through the stunning grassy verges of Seaside Hill. Challenge your friends to run as far into the hill as you can and beat their best times!

About SEGA® Europe Ltd.:

SEGA® Europe Ltd. is the European Distribution arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, and a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. SEGA Europe’s web site is located at www.sega.com.

About SEGA® of America, Inc.

SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SEGA of America’s Web site is located at www.sega.com

LMC Note: The art has been replaced with a higher quality version than that presented originally, but is still the initial design. Later renders of this artwork had differences to Sonic and the angle of the ring.