Sonic Forces is a platform game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega, released in 2017. In this installment of the iconic franchise, players control Sonic the Hedgehog in a high-speed adventure to save the world from the nefarious Dr. Eggman, who has taken over with the aid of his robot army and a mysterious new villain named Infinite. The gameplay is a blend of classic 2D side-scrolling and modern 3D levels. It also features a character customization option, allowing players to create and play as their own custom hero alongside Sonic.