Takashi Iizuka, head of the Sonic Team, clarified in a recent interview that Sonic Adventure 3 is not currently in development and that there are no plans for it at this time. While he expressed a desire to eventually create the game, he emphasized that it remains uncertain.
He also addressed requests for a standalone Chao Garden game, stating that it is an integral part of the Sonic Adventure series and cannot exist independently. Iizuka suggested that interest in both Chao Garden and Adventure 3 reflects a desire for the entire Adventure experience, and he remains hopeful for the future, should circumstances align.
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka has suggested the studio isn't planning to make a new standalone Chao Garden game.
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He told VGC: “It’s not a standalone game... we can’t just break it off and make it a thing."https://t.co/ab9Ya6HHXg pic.twitter.com/06NVmt5Kzg