Surge the Tenrec, a character originating from the IDW Sonic the Hedgehog comic book series, is poised to make her highly anticipated entry into the realm of video games, as she takes center stage in both Sonic Dash and Sonic Forces: Speed Battle, marking a significant milestone in her virtual gaming journey.

Disclosed through the vibrant channels of social media platform X, Sega Hardlight, the esteemed developer, unveiled the exciting revelation that the cybernetically enhanced tenrec, Surge, is poised to take on a playable role in their foremost Sonic mobile games.

We burn it all down! Surge the Tenrec volts into Sonic Forces and Sonic Dash⚡ pic.twitter.com/jqIMKyEHpF

— SEGA HARDlight (@SEGAHARDlight) November 14, 2023

This groundbreaking inclusion marks the third instance wherein a character originally exclusive to the IDW Sonic comics successfully transitions into the official Sonic video game roster. Paving the way for this remarkable trend are none other than Whisper the Wolf and Tangle the Lemur, who had previously made their own dynamic leaps from the comic pages to the interactive world of Sonic in the same set of mobile games. The convergence of these beloved characters from the comic realm into the gaming domain is indicative of Segcrua’s commitment to expanding and enriching the Sonic universe across diverse media platforms.

Crafted by the seasoned Sonic comic book writer Ian Flynn and brought to life by the artistic talents of Evan Stanley and Mauro Fonseca, Surge the Tenrec emerges as a nefarious anthropomorphic figure purposefully engineered with a singular mission: the obliteration of Sonic the Hedgehog.

Unveiling her sinister presence in the pages of the comic book mini-series Sonic the Hedgehog: Imposter Syndrome #1, Surge is meticulously fashioned to be a doppelgänger of Sonic, not only in appearance but also in demeanor and abilities, drawing inspiration from the iconic hedgehog-like species. Alongside Surge, her companion Kitsunami the Fennec is introduced, mirroring the design of a fox native to the Sahara Desert, strategically aligning him with the characteristics of the well-known Miles ‘Tails’ Prower. This deliberate crafting of characters adds depth and intrigue to the Sonic narrative, bringing forth a compelling dynamic between heroes and their uniquely designed adversaries.