A follow-up to Sega's high-speed "on-foot" racer featuring Sonic and friends was rumored a few weeks ago, but now Sega has made it official: Sonic Rivals 2 is heading to the PSP.
While the first game failed short of my expectations, second time is the charm, right? Sonic Rivals 2 will feature all-new power-ups and range weapons allowing players to attack or defend themselves regardless of their position. A brand-new ad-hoc Battle mode has also been added, allowing players to face off in six different multiplayer challenges by sharing just one UMD.
Additionally, the game will include a wealth of playable characters from the Sonic univere, each having their own unique signature moves. If you start to grow tired of the fast-speed action, a Free Play mode has been added which allows players to enjoy and experience levels at their own pace.
That's not all - Sonic Rivals 2 will now feature more than 150 collectible cards, enabling players to customize character’s track suits, as well as unlocking new PSP backgrounds and Cup Circuits. First screenshots after the jump.