Cartoon Network has released a first look at one of the upcoming new characters to the world of Steven Universe. Hessonite, a totally original and mysterious Homeworld Gem new to the shows lore, will appear first in the upcoming console game Steven Universe: Save the Light, an RPG set in the world of the series.
According to Cartoon Network, Hessonite is a pompous Homeworld commander who directs Squaridot and comes to Earth with the intention of turning the Prism back into a powerful weapon. In the game, she’ll be voiced by Christine Baranski, an Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress. For more on the upcoming Steven Universe: Save the Light, check out below, courtesy of Cartoon Network:
Save the Light is a sequel to the hit mobile RPG Attack the Light with an original storyline crafted with Rebecca Sugar and developed by Grumpyface Studios. Discover fresh and familiar characters and enemies while exploring a vast variety of 3D environments from the series – including Beach City, Strawberry Battlefields, the Great North and beyond.
Assemble a party of unique playable heroes – including newcomers Connie, Peridot and Greg Universe – and level them up over time with new abilities and craftable gear. Face off against foes and bosses in thrilling battles mixing real-time and turn-based elements. There’s also an expanded relationship system that lets you encourage party members in and out of combat to unlock powerful team attacks and character-combining fusions like Stevonnie (Steven and Connie), Opal (Amethyst and Pearl), Sardonyx (Garnet and Pearl), Smokey Quartz (Steven and Amethyst) and Sugilite (Garnet and Amethyst).
Steven Universe: Save the Light is slated to released on October 31 for the PlayStation 4.