The leader of Sonic Team takes on the role of new leader Sega.
Inside something notice to investors released by Sega Sammy Holdings on Tuesday, it was announced Takashi Iizuka would be stepping into the newly appointed role of Sonic Creative Officer at Sega of America.
Iizuka is expected to take up the role starting April 1.
It’s not yet clear if this will affect Iizuka’s current role in Sonic Team or if the studio will get a new head as a result.
Sonic Frontiers – Overview
Iizuka has worked on the Sonic series since the early 1990s, when he worked as a designer on Sonic the Hedgehog 3. He then helped found Sonic Team USA and went on to direct titles such as Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Heroes, and Shadow the Hedgehog. .
In December, Iizuka told Famitsu that 2022 was the “biggest year” in Sonic history, due to the release of a live-action movie sequel. Netflix series and two games in the form of Sonic Origins and Sonic Frontiers.
Iizuka stated that the fans The Sonic franchise should expect to continue its momentum in 2023said: “This year we are preparing another wave that will delight the fans and keep the momentum going.
“We’ve already announced additional content for Sonic Frontiers, but there’s more to come, so stay tuned.”
Sega said last month that the sale of Iizuka’s co-produced Sonic Frontiers had exceeded his expectations at that point.
When asked to rate the quality of Sonic Frontiers based on the reactions of critics and players, one exec replied, “While it is true that the Metascore was a little lower than expected, we believe that we were able to release a game that has been well received. Many people around the world, thanks to the very high ratings from users .
VGCs Sonic Frontiers review The game was called “the kick in the rear that 3D Sonic has been crying out for”, describing it as “a truly accomplished effort that hits far more than it misses”.
