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We’re sure many of you are as excited as we are to finally see official confirmation that Sonic Origins will arrive on June 23rd, the 31st anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog’s release on Mega Drive. These are the most ported games in history, yes, but the series — the combination that brings Sonic 3 back to consoles for the first time in years — is making a delicious package.
However, we’re also sure that, like us, many of you are confused by Sega’s unnecessarily complicated diagram detailing the different versions of the game and the DLC available. Let’s take a closer look at what’s included, shall we?
On this page:
- Sonic Origins Different Editions and DLC Packs – What You Get and How Much They Cost
- Um, why is it so complicated?
- Poll thread: Are you confused? Which version of Sonic Origins will you buy?
Sonic Origins Different Editions and DLC Packs – What You Get and How Much They Cost
First, in case you missed it, here’s the diagram from Sega’s website:
cough cough. Well, the Deluxe Edition is orange. simple! (Image: Sega)
So, let’s break it down based on the diagram and our current understanding. We’re currently using pricing from other platforms as the game’s Nintendo eShop page isn’t live at the time of writing.
Sonic Origins Standard Edition
cost: $39.99 / £32.99
include:
Sonic Origins Digital Deluxe Edition
cost: $44.99/£36.99
include:
- base game
- arduous task
- Main menu character animation
- Main Menu Island Camera Controls
- Music Island Character Animation
- Extra track for the Mega Drive Genesis title
Missing:
- 100 bonus coins
- letterbox background
Sonic Origins Start Dash Pack
cost: unknown (but Digital pre-orders for both versions of the game are available for free)
include:
- 100 bonus coins
- Mirror Mode Unlock*
- Letterbox Backgrounds (also included in the Premium Fun Pack, but no Digital Deluxe Edition)
* It seems that mirror mode can be unlocked in the base game, and can be simply unlocked from this DLC onwards, According to a Japanese press release
Sonic Origins Premium Fun Pack
cost: Unknown (“coming soon” according to website)
include:
- Hard Missions (also included in the Digital Deluxe Edition)
- Letterbox Background (also included in Start Dash Pack, but no Digital Deluxe Edition)
- Main Menu Character Animation (also included in Digital Deluxe Edition)
- Main Menu Island Camera Controls (also included in Digital Deluxe Edition)
- Music Island Character Animation (also included in Digital Deluxe Edition)
Sonic Origins Classic Music Pack
cost: Unknown (“coming soon” according to website)
include:
- Extra tracks for Mega Drive Genesis productions (included in Digital Deluxe Edition)
Image: Sega
Um, why is it so complicated?
On the one hand, it can be expected that Sega will want to squeeze every penny out of some of the most popular video games in history, even if you have about 40 other ways to play some of them.
again, it certainly doesn’t need to be this complex. The lack of clarification between what exactly is unlockable content in the base game and what’s exclusive to the DLC — coupled with the lack of separate DLC pricing — makes the entire chart “solution” almost Nintendo-like in its convolution.
At first, we thought the music DLC might be Sega’s way for the original Sonic composer Masato Nakamura, or even the copyright holder of Sonic 3’s work (rumored to have been written by Michael Jackson and his songwriting team). . However, It seems that the DLC pack may add music other sonic game Not included in the collection (to our knowledge) such as Sonic Spinball, 3D Blast and Knuckle ChaosTo be sure, these games have some loud sounds…but we’re just not sure if we’ll pay extra to hear them through the BGM menu.
Toxic Cave Yes a belt… (Image: Sega)
There’s also an excitement behind the Sega gated mode’s launch of DLC in many games, many Other methods. There are already at least three other ways to play Sonic 1 on the Switch alone. Paying extra for DLC is bound to appeal to fans who have been stuck with Sonic and Sega.
Don’t get me wrong, we’re excited about the series, especially now that Sonic Mania developer Headcannon’s participation has been confirmed. It’s irritating that Sega has apparently done the hard work and got the right people involved in development, but Sega has screwed things up with a bunch of unnecessarily complicated options that leave the company’s most loyal fans stumped.
Poll thread: Are you confused? Which version of Sonic Origins will you buy?
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