SEGA has announced that 32-player battle royale game Sonic Rumble will host a collaboration event with The Smurfs starting March 16. A major update will launch alongside the collaboration with the new game mode Party Rumble, and the game will relaunch as Sonic Rumble Party that same day. The same update will also introduce a new Toy Capsules system and implement numerous gameplay and quality of life improvements.
The Smurfs Crossover Event will run from March 16 at 1:00 a.m. PDT to April 15 at 1:00 a.m. PDT in Sonic Rumble Party. There will be exclusive Smurfs skins in the Event Pass and Red Star Ring Shop. Players can also join battles as Smurfs characters as well as participate in special collaboration stages.
Here’s an overview of the new features, courtesy of SEGA:
New Game Mode: Party Rumble
Party Rumble is a new mode centered around intuitive and easy-to-play Minigames that can be enjoyed in a single round. Up to 8 players can participate, and over 30 brand-new Minigames created exclusively for Party Rumble will be added. Players looking for quick and casual fun can enjoy Party Rumble, while those seeking a deeper experience can continue playing modes such as Ring Survival, choosing the mode that best suits their playstyle.
New System: Toy Capsules
Toy Capsules is a new system where the result progresses based on the number of rounds played, allowing players to earn Skin fragments. Rewards change as the system is upgraded. Toy Capsules also provides a chance to obtain Puzzle Pieces. By collecting Puzzle Pieces and completing puzzles, players can earn additional rewards such as Red Star Rings.
Feature Improvements & Reward Expansions
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- Red Star Rings can now be obtained through the Season Pass.
- Free attempts for the Daily Claw Machine increased from once per day to four times per day.
- Improved usability for the Friends feature.
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Sonic Rumble is available now for Android via Google Play, iOS via App Store, and PC via Steam worldwide.
