Today’s Nintendo Direct Live Stream revealed more footage from Sonic Forces today, but more interestingly gave a glimpse of a “new ally”, very likely connected to the third style of game play heavily alluded to in previous announcements.

While no other detail was given, the silhouette of the character can be clearly seen, with a very distinct head (possibly with whiskers), and a slim torso. Social media is already postulating about the character (including some amusing references to the 1990s platform character Bubsy Bobcat, a contemporary of Sonic), but we will likely have to wait for more details.

As always, stay tuned to Sonic Stadium for the latest Sonic Forces news!