More classic Sonic the Hedgehog action has arrived! Today, SEGA released Sonic Origins Plus, an all-in-one bundle building off Sonic Origins – the classic Sonic multi-game collection digitally remastered for current generation platforms.
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Sonic Origins Plus adds a slew of exciting new content, including 12 Game Gear titles and, for the first time ever, Amy Rose as a playable character in Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD. Origins Plus also gives us more of everyone’s favorite red echidna by adding the ability to play as Knuckles in Sonic CD with all new level paths designed for his unique abilities. The Game Gear titles are emulated and playable in the museum and include:
Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
Sonic Blast
Sonic Chaos
Sonic Drift
Sonic Drift 2
Sonic Labyrinth
Sonic Spinball
Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit)
Sonic Triple Trouble
Tails Adventure
Tails’ Skypatrol
Origins Plus also includes all previously released Sonic Origins add-on content, including the Classic Music Pack and Premium Fun Pack. With more content than ever before and a new premium physical version, Origins Plus is the definitive way to play 16 classic Sonic games in one timeless collection.
Sonic Origins Plus is now available both physically and digitally for $39.99 USD on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, the Nintendo Switch family of systems, and PC via Steam and the Epic Game Store. Additionally, players who own Sonic Origins can purchase the Sonic Origins Plus – Plus Expansion Pack for $9.99 USD.
You can find a breakdown of the pricing, packages, and key features available below:
Pricing and Packages:
Origins Plus – Premium Physical Edition – $39.99
Sonic Origins Base Game
Plus Expansion Pack
20-Page Artbook
Reversible coversheet that pays homage to the classic 1900s era of Sonic
Origins Plus – Digital Edition – $39.99
Sonic Origins Base Game
Plus Expansion Pack
Sonic Origins Plus – Plus Expansion Pack Only – $9.99
Digital Upgrade for current owners of Sonic Origins
Key Features:
Classic Redefined
Explore 4 classic remastered Sonic titles – Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD in high-definition, with improved visual presentation, animations, and enhancements for the current generation.
Classic and Anniversary Modes
Spin Dash your way through numerous zones in Classic mode with the game’s original resolution and limited lives, or the new Anniversary Mode with unlimited lives in revamped widescreen HD.
New Unlockables
Complete missions and unlock Mirror Mode, new stages, challenges, behind-the-scenes content, a music player, animated shorts, special stages, and more!
Collectible Premium Physical Edition
Collect a 20-page artbook of classic art and a reversible cover that pays homage to the classic 1990s era of Sonic.
Game Gear Titles
Play 12 classic Sonic Game Gear titles, including hits like Sonic Drift 2, Sonic Spinball, and Tails Adventure!
New Playable Characters
Play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles or – for the first time ever – Amy Rose in Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles and Sonic CD!
All-in-One Bundle
Origins Plus includes the Classic Music Pack and Premium Fun Pack, which contain Extreme Missions, Mirror Mode, additional screen borders, new character animations in menus, added music from other Sonic titles, and more!
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