The game is said to be only 40% finished. May - A demo is playable at E3, featuring playable levels for Sonic and Silver.This includes the reveals of Silver and Elise. April 14th - Sega relaunches the official website to build anticipation for E3.March 16th - Naka announces that he is resigning as head of Sonic Team.

Ogawa leaves the project and takes some staff with him to start Sonic and the Secret Rings, leaving directorial duties in Nakamura's hands. Naka announces the title, while lead game designer Shun Nakamura demonstrates how the game uses the Havok engine.