SEGA has officially released Sonic Origins and also released the second episode of Sonic Origins Speed Strats which reveals additional details about the title. Sonic Origins is the remastered multi-game collection of the Original Sonic titles which are now available across all major consoles and PC. The title’s release coincided with Sonic’s birthday on June 23, 2022. You can check out the latest Sonic Origins Speed Strats video below before we jump into additional details:
The second episode of Sonic Origins Speed Stats dives into Sonic’s background where Sonic finds out about the plans of Dr. Eggman and decides to stop the villain and save the animals while he is at it. The video also details different in-game mechanics including Rings, Lampost, Monitors, and Insta-Death which happens when Sonic gets crushed in the game. Sonic Origins also comes with new features such as allowing you to play the game as Tails or Knuckles. Tails allows you to fly in the game while Knuckles can glide and climb.
We have the complete breakdown of the second episode of Sonic Origins Speed Strats below:
- Sonic’s Background – After Sonic learns that Dr. Eggman was headed to South Island with a plan to find the mystical Chaos Emeralds, he set out to stop the villain and save the animals that have been turned into Badniks.
- Gameplay Tips & Tricks
- Rings – In-game players will come across rings (not to be confused with coins). If Sonic is holding at least one ring, players can take a hit from enemies or other dangerous obstacles. Once hit, rings will spill out and players will have the ability to retrieve them.
- Lamppost – Lampposts save players’ progression, so be sure to spin them when spotted in-game.
- Monitors – In-game, break monitors to gain rings, lives and a powerful shield that will protect Sonic from one hit.
- Insta-Death – Even if players have rings or a shield, being crushed will result in an insta-death so be careful to always watch your step.
- New Features – In Sonic Origins, players now can dash through the game as Tails and Knuckles. In-game Tails can fly whereas Knuckles can glide and climb. These heroes have the opportunity to use the Spin Dash ability in Classic Mode, while in Anniversary Mode, players will be able to find coins – the new currency in Sonic Origins. Players can also utilize Sonic’s new “Drop Dash” ability, first introduced in Sonic Mania.
- Special Stages & Chaos Emeralds – There are six Chaos Emeralds to collect in Sonic Origins as opposed to the usual seven found in other Sonic titles. While playing, in order to enter a Special Stage, players must reach the goal with 50 rings or more and jump into the giant ring that appears on-screen to play through the non-stop revolving maze.
To celebrate the launch of Sonic Origins, SEGA also released a new launch trailer for the game. Check it out below before we jump into the pricing and different editions that you can buy right now:
Key features of Sonic Origins include:
- Classic Mode
- Go old school with 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 rules with finite lives and game overs.
- Anniversary Mode
- 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.
- Missions, Coins and Museum
- Put your skills to the test and earn Coins by completing various missions throughout the games. Players can spend Coins in the Museum to unlock new content, retry Special Stages, and more.
- Better Than Ever
- 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 all-new visuals, animation, and enhancements for current generation platforms. Experience the legendary excitement and new, modern twists as Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles.
Different editions that you can purchase include:
- Sonic Origins – Digital Pre-Order Bonus (for orders placed before June 23, 2022)
- 100 Bonus Coins
- Mirror Mode Instantly Unlocked
- Letterbox Mega Drive Pattern
- Sonic Origins- Digital Standard – $39.99
- Main Game
- Sonic Origins – Digital Deluxe – $44.99
- Main Game
- Extreme Missions
- Mirror Mode Instantly Unlocked
- Characters in Main Menu
- Island Camera on Main Menu
- Character Animation during Music Islands
- Exclusive Tracks from Mega Drive & Genesis Titles
- Sonic Origins – Premium Fun Pack – $3.99
- Extreme Missions
- Letterbox Mega Drive Pattern
- Characters in Main Menu
- Island Camera on Main Menu
- Character Animation during Music Islands
- Sonic Origins – Classic Sound Pack – $3.99
- Exclusive Tracks from Mega Drive & Genesis Titles
Sonic Origins is now available on PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. You can choose which edition you would like to buy from the list above for your favorite platform and jump into the game right now. SEGA also shared the first Sonic Origins Speed Strats video last week so if you want to check that out, you can do that as well.
Are you looking forward to playing Sonic Origins on which platform will you be jumping in the game and do you like the Sonic Origins Speed Strats video? Let us know in the comments section below.
