The release date of Sonic Colors Ultimate is getting closer and Sega have now dropped some new footage showing off the trademark of the original game – the Wisps themselves.


If you’ve never played Sonic Colors before, here’s some quick intro. The Wisps are an alien race originating from the Planet Wisp and they are helping Sonic and his friends in their endeavors to stop and foil Dr. Robotnik’s evil plans once more. Each of the differently-colored Wisps has a different ability or power that our favorite hedgehog can take advantage of.

White Wisps accelerate your boost gauge, allowing Sonic to go faster and bust through obstacles and enemies. Cyan Wisps transform our favorite blue hedgehog into a laser that lets him flash between crystals and zap through different enemies. Jade Wisps turn Sonic into a ghost allowing him to phase through solid objects to reach new and previously inaccessible areas. Pink Wisps allow Sonic to turn into a Pink Spike that can roll up walls and across ceilings.


Thanks to green Wisps, Sonic can hover mid-air, avoiding obstacles along the way. Orange Wisps transform the Blue Blur into a huge orange rocket allowing him to soar into the air. We also have blue Wisps that switch blocks and special rings to open new routes in a level. Next, we have yellow Wisps that can turn Sonic into a drill. Lastly, purple Wisps will transform Sonic into a purple monster that consumes everything on his way. You can get a glimpse of all these Wisps in the video below.


Sonic Colors Ultimate is coming out on September 7 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The trailer is right here: