Sonic fans will go nuts for this collection.
Hi Gareth –
Today, SEGA announced that Sonic Origins has been remastered in an all-new collection, bringing the classic Sonic titles, Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles and Sonic CD to current-gen platforms. The compilation of titles is now available for pre-order and is set to release digitally on Sonic’s birthday, June 23, 2022 starting at $39.99 USD on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox® Series X, Xbox® One, Nintendo Switch™ and PC. Sonic Origins will deliver the legendary, non-stop Sonic action found in the original games, while providing a fresh twist with remastered visuals, added features, new content and modes and more.
Fans can pre-order the game starting today here. The unlisted release trailer can be found here. You can find additional information about Sonic Origins, including pre-order incentives and key features of the collection, in the finalized press release below, as well as assets here.
Could you share the news with your readers?
Best,
Mara
SEGA Announces Sonic Origins Will Spin-Dash to Current-Gen Platforms Digitally This Summer – Pre-Order Now
Experience the Iconic 2D Sonic the Hedgehog Games that Stated it All in a Fully Remastered Set
Burbank, California — April 20, 2022 — Sonic fans, get ready to experience the classic Sonic the Hedgehog™ games like never before! Sonic Origins is an all-new multi-game collection reintroducing the fan-favorite 2D Sonic titles that were originally released on the SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive platform – Sonic The Hedgehog 1, 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles and Sonic CD, digitally remastered for current generation platforms. Developed by SEGA®, Sonic Origins delivers the legendary, non-stop Sonic action found in the original games, while providing a fresh twist with remastered visuals, added features, new content and modes and more. The compilation of titles included in Sonic Origins is set to release digitally on Sonic’s birthday, June 23, 2022, starting at $39.99 USD on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, the Nintendo Switch™ family of systems and PC. Today, Sonic fans can pre-order Sonic Origins and get access to exclusive pre-order incentives.
Sonic Origins – Digital Pre-Order Bonus
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100 Medallion Bonus
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Mirror Mode Unlocked
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Letter Box (Mega Drive Pattern)
Sonic Origins- Digital Standard – $39.99
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Main Game
Sonic Origins – Digital Deluxe – $44.99
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Main Game
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Difficult Missions Added
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Letter Box
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Characters in Main Menu
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Island Camera on Main Menu
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Character Animation in Music Playback
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Exclusive Tracks from Mega Drive Titles
Sonic Origins – Premium & Classic Sound Packs – $3.99
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Exclusive Tracks from Mega Drive Titles
To accompany the news, SEGA has debuted a new trailer providing fans with a look into what’s to come this summer. Take a trip down memory lane and experience the beginnings of Sonic in the all-new trailer for Sonic Origins here: https://youtu.be/ZzHXjAJ86Zw
In Sonic Origins, players will join Sonic, Tails and Knuckles to race at lightning speeds across remastered versions of iconic levels like the Green Hill Zone and Chemical Plant Zone, for a classic supersonic experience modernized for current generation platforms. Players can switch between the Classic or Anniversary Modes to spin through loop-de-loops and score rings on a mission to save the world from the evil Dr. Eggman. With Sonic Origins, Sonic fans new and returning can celebrate the classic Sonic games that built the legendary franchise into what it is today. With new remastered visuals, characters, game modes, game zones and more, Sonic Origins brings the best of the original Sonic titles to the modern day.
Key Features:
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Classic Mode
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Go old school with the Classic Mode and experience the multi-game collection of legacy Sonic games in their retro form with classic challenges. This mode features the original game presentation and will play in the classic finite live and game over style.
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Anniversary Mode
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The Anniversary Mode provides a full screen display and offers players an infinite number of lives to keep the fun going without any game overs.
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Missions, Medallions and Museum
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Put your skills to the test and earn medallions by competing for various missions throughout the games. Players can spend medallions to unlock new content from the vault, try the Special Stage and more.
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Better Than Ever
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Reset, reloaded and remastered — Sonic Origins is playable on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, the Nintendo Switch™ family of systems and PC with an all-new visual presentation, animation and enhancements for the current generation. Experience the excitement as Sonic, Tails and Knuckles.
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To pre-order Sonic Origins, please visit: http://origins.sonicthehedgehog.com/
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