Key Highlights:
- Sonic Superstars video game gets free Santa costume DLC for Sonic
- Continues tradition from Sonic Frontiers’ holiday DLC last year
- Now available for free download on all platforms
- Players can equip festive red and white outfit in character select menu
- Sega hopes holiday update will boost Sonic Superstars’ lackluster sales
- Game still expected to get substantial DLC expansion in 2023
Sonic the Hedgehog is decking the halls this holiday season with a free new Santa costume downloadable content (DLC) update for the Sonic Superstars video game. Sega announced the release of the joyful outfit on social site X as part of the title’s latest content refresh aimed at spreading seasonal cheer.
This festive ensemble channels the iconic red and white look of Santa Claus with Sonic’s signature flair. The look consists of a Santa jacket and floppy hat over the gaming icon’s usual cartoonish features and proportions. The charming outfit is Sega and Sonic Team’s special gift to fans this holiday season across all platforms.
Continuing a Tradition
Just like with last year’s Sonic Frontiers holiday upgrade, this lighthearted costume allows the franchise’s enduring mascot to dash through the game’s colourful levels while emanating holiday spirit. Players familiar with Frontiers’ similar Kris Kringle-esque attire will feel right at home.
Across Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC, the smiling, gift-toting Sonic is now available as a free upgrade for all existing Sonic Superstars owners. For new buyers, the Santa costume will come bundled with all initial purchases of the game during the coming weeks.
How to Access the Sonic Santa Suit
After downloading the small DLC update, equipping the outfit is straightforward. Upon selecting Sonic on the character pick screen, simply tap left or right on the directional buttons to toggle between his various costumes. The cheery crimson suit will now be in rotation alongside other alternate looks like the special pre-order Proto Sonic rabbit skin.
During cutscenes and gameplay across all modes, from local co-op to online battles, other characters will remark upon seeing Sonic’s holiday spirit embodied. This lightness is in contrast to his eternal foe Dr. Eggman, who serves as a grinch-like villain trying to ruin the festivities.
Goals Behind the Festive Freebie While a welcome surprise for fans, offering premium holiday content gratis also furthers Sega’s business interests. Sonic Superstars had a lukewarm critical and commercial reception following its October debut against heavy-hitter competition. By providing ongoing support and incentives to play, Sega hopes to bolster sales during the vitally important holiday shopping season.
The publisher expects the poorly received platform title’s revenues to get a healthy bump in December from the usual influx of new gamers receiving consoles and games as gifts. Sega has accordingly timed discounts across digital storefronts to coincide with last October’s Black Friday week, Cyber Monday, and the overall busy shopping season.
The troves of new platformer fans unwrapping the game this month will be met with a bounty of content, nodded to by the blue hedghog’s bag full of virtual presents. Sega also likely has an eye toward long playtime and sustained 2023 revenues, as rumours suggest substantial DLC story expansions will launch in the coming year.
Until such major updates materialise, the bright-eyed bearded icon is dashing across wintry Northstar Island terrain to spread seasonal joy.
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So charge up that spin dash, toggle over to the vibrant red costume, and let the yuletide fun commence at top speed in Sonic Superstars today. With a heaping helping of holiday charm as the cherry on top, the latest colourful adventure has never felt more in season.
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