Sonic 4: Episode 2 leaked screens offer first in-game glimpse

ega has taken its merry time with Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 2, but the internet has stuck back - below are the first screenshots of the game.

Offering the first glimpse of in-game action, these shots leaked out via the Xbox Live Marketplace, where it seems 'go' buttons are accidentally pressed on a regular occasion. The screens show Sonic adventuring alongside Tails, plus various environments including ice, temple, carnival and industrial locals. There's also a 3D half pipe stage, and a level that looks to have Sonic snowboarding down a snowy mountain. Awesome.

Sega has previously only released a teaser trailer that's void of gameplay, and made no mention of a release more specific than 2012. Episode 2 will launch on PSN, Xbox Live Arcade, iOS, Windows Phone and Android. It will not join its predecessor on the Wii, however.