Sega just announced Sonic Origins Plus, an enhanced version of Sonic Origins, for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Epic Games Store and Steam. If you’ve not played the original base release, read my reviews of the Switch version here and PC version here. Sonic Origins includes Sonic The Hedgehog 1, 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD with remastered visuals, new features, modes, and more. Sonic Origins Plus includes everything from the base release, DLC, and more. Watch the Sonic Origins Plus release date announcement trailer below:
Sonic Origins Plus physical release
Check out the box art below. The premium physical edition will also include a 20-page artbook and a reversible coversheet that pays homage to the classic 1990s era of Sonic.
Sonic Origins Plus contents
Sonic Origins Plus will be available as an all-in-one bundle that includes the Sonic Origins base game and the Plus Expansion Pack, featuring 12 Sonic Game Gear titles, playable Knuckles in Sonic CD, and for the first time ever: Amy Rose as a playable character in Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD. This pack also includes previously released add-on content: Extreme Missions, Mirror Mode, new character animations, and additional backgrounds and music. Details for the DLC are here.
Sonic Origins Plus features
The following features have been revealed by Sega:
- Compilation of 16 Sonic the Hedgehog Titles
- Sonic Origins Plus features 16 classic Sonic titles, including Sonic the Hedgehog 1, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, Sonic CD, and 12 Game Gear games emulated and playable in the museum.
- New Playable Characters
- Sonic fans can now play as classic Amy in Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, 3 and Sonic CD, or as Knuckles in Sonic CD.
- Various Modes, Zones, Challenges and More
- Go old school with Classic Mode and experience the multi-game collection of legacy Sonic games in their retro form with classic challenges. Players can also jump into Anniversary Mode, which provides a full-screen display and offers players infinite lives to keep the fun going without any game-overs.
- Collectable Premium Physical Edition
- Collect a 20-page artbook of classic art and a reversible coversheet with never-before-seen art.
- The Definitive Way to Play Classic Sonic Games
- Sonic Origins Plus is playable on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, the Nintendo Switch family of systems, and PC with improved visual presentation, animation, and enhancements for the current generation.
Sonic Origins Plus price and upgrade options
The following bundles and upgrade options are available:
Sonic Origins Plus – Physical Edition – $39.99
- Main Game
- 12 Game Gear Games Emulated and Playable in the Museum
- Classic Amy as a Playable Character in Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, 3, and Sonic CD
- Knuckles as a Playable Character in Sonic CD
- 20-Page Artbook
- Reversible Coversheet with New, Never-Before-Seen Art
- All Previously Released Sonic Origins DLC
Sonic Origins Plus – Digital Edition – $39.99
- Main Game
- 12 Game Gear Games Emulated and Playable in the Museum
- Classic Amy as a Playable Character in Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, 3, and Sonic CD
- Knuckles as a Playable Character in Sonic CD
- All Previously Released Sonic Origins DLC
Sonic Origins Plus – Expansion Pack Only – $9.99
- DLC Upgrade to Sonic Origins Plus
- 12 Game Gear Games Emulated and Playable in the Museum
- Classic Amy as a Playable Character in Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, 3, and Sonic CD
- Knuckles as a Playable Character in Sonic CD
- All Previously Released Sonic Origins DLC
Check out the official website here.
Sonic Origins Plus releases on June 23 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
