As the Freedom Fighters puzzle over Dr. Robotnik's lack of activity recently, Robotnik arrives on Skoal Island with a hunting party comprised of Snively and several robots. After discovering a massive footprint, Robotnik tells the story of their quarry: his first robotic creation. After being activated, it revolted, leaving Robotnik and making its way to the island. The creature, revealed as King Gong, then makes its appearance to the hunting party. After appeasing the hungry machine with bananas, Robotnik reveals his intentions to use King Gong to destroy Sonic and the Freedom Fighters.