SEGA has revealed Sonic Origins Plus, delivering “the definitive way to play classic Sonic the Hedgehog titles in one timeless collection.”
Set to release on the blue blur’s birthday, last year’s multi-game collection has been expanded to include all 12 Sonic Game Gear titles, playable classic Amy in Sonic the Hedgehog 1, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles and Sonic CD, and playable Knuckles in Sonic CD.
The game will receive a physical release, which will include a 20-page artbook and a reversible coversheet “with new, never-before-seen art.” It will also be sold digitally, with the Sonic Origins Plus Expansion Pack available as an upgrade for those who purchased the original game.
The different purchase options that you can choose between have been outlined below:
Sonic Origins Plus – Physical Edition – £34.99 ($39.99)
- Main Game
- 12 Game Gear Games Emulated and Playable in the Museum
- Classic Amy as a Playable Character in Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, 3, and Sonic CD
- Knuckles as a Playable Character in Sonic CD
- 20-Page Artbook
- Reversible Coversheet with New, Never-Before-Seen Art
- All Previously Released Sonic Origins DLC
Sonic Origins Plus – Digital Edition – £34.99 ($39.99)
- Main Game
- 12 Game Gear Games Emulated and Playable in the Museum
- Classic Amy as a Playable Character in Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, 3, and Sonic CD
- Knuckles as a Playable Character in Sonic CD
- All Previously Released Sonic Origins DLC
Sonic Origins Plus – Expansion Pack Only – £7.99 ($9.99)
- DLC Upgrade to Sonic Origins Plus
- 12 Game Gear Games Emulated and Playable in the Museum
- Classic Amy as a Playable Character in Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, 3, and Sonic CD
- Knuckles as a Playable Character in Sonic CD
- All Previously Released Sonic Origins DLC
The publisher has outlined the game’s key features, which include:
- Compilation of 16 Sonic the Hedgehog Titles: Sonic Origins Plus features 16 classic Sonic titles, including Sonic the Hedgehog 1, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, Sonic CD, and 12 Game Gear games emulated and playable in the museum.
- New Playable Characters: Sonic fans can now play as classic Amy in Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, 3 and Sonic CD, or as Knuckles in Sonic CD.
- Various Modes, Zones, Challenges and More: Go old school with Classic Mode and experience the multi-game collection of legacy Sonic games in their retro form with classic challenges. Players can also jump into Anniversary Mode, which provides a full-screen display and offers players infinite lives to keep the fun going without any game-overs.
- Collectable Premium Physical Edition: Collect a 20-page artbook of classic art and a reversible coversheet with never-before-seen art.
- The Definitive Way to Play Classic Sonic Games: Sonic Origins Plus is playable on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, the Nintendo Switch family of systems, and PC with improved visual presentation, animation, and enhancements for the current generation.
Sonic Origins Plus will release at retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch worldwide on 23rd June 2023.
