SEGA has premiered the trailer and set a June 23rd release date for “Sonic Origins,” an upcoming remastered collection of four classic titles from the “Sonic the Hedgehog” game franchise.
The original 16-bit “Sonic the Hedgehog” from 1991, “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” from 1992, “Sonic CD” from 1993, and “Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles ” from 1994.
The pack includes both the original ‘Classic Mode’ releases and full ‘Anniversary Mode’ remasters with upgraded animations and visuals, infinite lives, widescreen support, additional game modes and missions, and allows players to unlock content in an in-game museum.
There is also a Boss Rush mode allowing players to battle the games’ bosses back to back in quick succession, and a Mirror Mode in which players traverse mirrored stages.
One key defining change is the ability to play as Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles through any and all stages of these games, allowing for all-new ways to play in some classic levels. There are also new animated sequences similar to those in “Sonic Mania” and will be played at key moments in the story.
Unfortunately, SEGA has made purchasing the game oddly complicated by offering multiple versions and locking off some elements as paid DLC. Head to the official site to figure out which version to buy. From the looks of it, the only way to get everything is to pre-order the ‘Digital Deluxe Edition’.
“Sonic Origins” will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC starting June 23rd.
