During the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2023, Creative Assembly, best known for the RTS franchise Total War, has unveiled a new look at their upcoming multiplayer arena shooter, including a brand new playable character named Hero-Ki.

Hiroki is a cosplayer, and it’s interesting to see him cosplaying as Sonic The Hedgehog. However, that’s perfectly legal, considering that Sega is the publisher of the game.

Hero-Ki’s cosplay and charity work made him a minor celebrity back on Earth, but after being evacuated to The Taint he’s had to put his skills with a glue gun towards less innocent pursuits. His crewmates see him as naïve, but Hero-Ki’s love of pop culture and hatred of bullies overrides any respect he once had for the authority – especially if he finds materials for a new character costume.

HYENAS will launch for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC. A PC Alpha is coming this weekend, which you can sign up for at the official website here.

Check out the trailer below: