When it comes toSonic the Hedgehog, many fans have an attachment to the classic titles that started it all. As Sega re-releases and ports these games, fans expect them to feel just as they did back in the ’90s. After only speaking of the compilation once, Sega has just revealed the details of its latest endeavor to make the beloved titles available on current consoles withSonic Origins.
Sonic Originswas first revealed as part of the Sonic Central that aired in May last year. The announcement of yet another Classic Sonic game collection didn’t entice too many fans at first, and Sega fell quiet about the endeavor ever since the initial teaser trailer. However, a recent leak seemed to imply new news onSonic Originswas to be revealed sooner than fans expected.
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Sega has now released a trailer that showcases everything new aboutSonic Originsin detail. The trailer instantly grabs viewers' attention with animation stylized afterthe levels of the olderSonicgames. These animations have been teased by the previous leak to be opening and ending animations added to the collection. Before fans can look away, though, the trailer brings in new, impressive gameplay footage of the titles immediately after.
The trailer makes sure to reveal what elseOriginsoffers players, such as the ability to choose between a “Classic Mode” with the original settings, life system, and screen format, and an “Anniversary Mode” that offers tons of new features. Not only does Anniversary Mode feature “coins” rather than lives, but it also seems to letfans play as Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles across the three main numbered titles at the very least.
The trailer concludes by showing the fitting release date of May 29, 2025, as well as a Deluxe Digital Edition offering additional content. According to the website, the game also touts a pre-order bonus of a “Start Dash DLC pack,” as well as allowing fans to purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition bonuses separately if they only deserve certain ones. Curiously, theNintendo Switch versionis the only one not available for pre-orders currently.
With the release date being set forSonic’s31st anniversary, it’s possible that it was originally meant to come out for the blue hedgehog’s 30th birthday before being hit with delays. However, these delays may be why the game looks as promising as it does, as it may have been held back fromreleasing forSonic’s30th just likeSonic Frontiersto ensure a quality product, though that’s just speculation at this time.
Sonic Originsis set to release June 23 on PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
