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Press release:
Today, SEGA is excited to announce the newest song from rock band ONE OK ROCK, Vandalize, will be the ending theme for upcoming game “Sonic Frontiers“, releasing on November 8, 2022 across PlayStation®5 (PS5™) and PlayStation®4 (PS4™) consoles, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, the Nintendo Switch family of systems and Steam.

Vandalize is a collaborative effort between SEGA and ONE OK ROCK, which reflects both the vast gameplay environment and the high-speed action you can expect from Sonic Frontiers. In support of today’s announcement, we have also released a new video where you can enjoy a sample of the song alongside Sonic Frontiers game footage. We hope you enjoy!

“We partnered with SEGA on Sonic Frontiers because we relate to Sonic and how he’s taken on the world after getting his start in Japan,” said ONE OK ROCK’s lead vocalist, Taka.

“We are based in the US and have performed in Europe, Asia and South America, so we are extremely happy to be able to work with the world-renowned Sonic.”

“This collaborative song, Vandalize, is very upbeat and has some Japanese-inspired melodies while also sounding like a ONE OK ROCK song. It also matches the cool image of Sonic and his speed when he’s running, so please enjoy Vandalize along with Sonic as he speeds across Sonic Frontiers.”

■Artist profile
【ONE OK ROCK（ワンオクロック）】

Sonic Frontiers
Sonic Frontiers is a new open-zone, action-adventure game, where Sonic sets off on a new adventure in the mysterious Starfall Islands in search of the missing Chaos Emeralds.

Along the way, he discovers an ancient civilization where mysterious ruins and enemies’ roam, to search for his lost friends and uncover the history of the ancient islands.

The new high-speed, open-zone platforming gameplay gives players the freedom to explore the Starfall Islands any way they choose at speeds only Sonic can deliver with no pre-determined path. Sonic Frontiers is a massive leap for the franchise, taking Sonic into the future of 3D action games with an all-new playable world map, while paying homage to previous, beloved titles.

The Starfall Islands are filled with diverse environments, ancient structures, and mysterious secrets, with each zone offering their own unique activities including platforming, combat, puzzles, side quests, Cyber Space and more. These features can be played in any order to match your play style.

Product Summary

Product: Sonic Frontiers
Platforms: PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam
Languages: Voice: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese

Text: English, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Korean, Chinese (Traditional, Simplified), Russian, Portuguese, Polish
Release Date: November 8, 2022
SRP: Standard Edition: – €59.99
Digital Deluxe Edition: €69.99
Genre: Action-Adventure
Players: 1
Publisher: SEGA
CERO Rating: TBD
Legal Lines: ©SEGA
Website: https://frontiers.sonicthehedgehog.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. Established in 1986, SEGA of America publishes and develops innovative interactive entertainment experiences for console, PC, mobile and emerging platforms. In 2020, SEGA ranked #1 among Metacritic’s Annual Game Publisher Rankings. Its globally beloved franchises include Sonic the Hedgehog, Yakuza, Virtua Fighter, Super Monkey Ball, and Crazy Taxi, along with Atlus’ Persona and Shin Megami Tensei series. Since its debut more than three decades ago, Sonic has become an entertainment icon featured in several dozen games, TV series, movies, merchandise and more. SEGA of America has offices in Irvine and Burbank, California. Visit www.sega.com.

ABOUT ONE OK ROCK:
Resounding and resonating across boundaries and borders, ONE OK ROCK consistently deliver unpredictable and unshakable anthems. Founded in Tokyo during 2005, the quartet—Taka [vocals], Toru [guitar], Tomoya [drums], and Ryota [bass]—have unassumingly emerged as a global phenomenon and one of Japan’s hottest exports with dozens of international gold and platinum certifications and billions of streams. Beyond six consecutive Top 5 entries and three #1 debuts on the Japanese Top Albums Chart, the group’s global imprint has grown with a foothold stateside. In 2017, AMBITIONS marked their debut on the Billboard 200, while 2019’s Eye of the Storm shot to #2 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Albums chart. They received honors at the Rock Sound Awards and the Alternative Press Music Awards. Joining forces with a cohort of A-list artists, the guys collaborated with Avril Lavigne, 5 SECONDS OF SUMMERS, Kiiara, and more. They stand out as the rare force of nature who can tour alongside either The Smashing Pumpkins or Ed Sheeran—with whom they co-wrote “Renegades” for the film Rurouni Kenshin: The Final. Unable to tour in 2020, the members of ONE OK ROCK worked for months to deliver a globally broadcasted livestream performance which is documented in the NETFLIX film Flip a Coin. Following nearly two decades of steady impact, they get louder than ever on their 2022 full-length offering, Luxury Disease [Fueled By Ramen]. Produced by Rob Cavallo [Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance], ONE OK ROCK continue to evolve on their own terms with stadium-shaking rock spirit and skyscraping hooks amped up on singles “Save Yourself” and “Let Me Let You Go.”