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Sonic Origins

What is sonic origins?

· Sarah Mitchell

Key facts

Type Video game compilation[1]
Included games Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic CD, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles[1]
Developer Sega and Headcannon[1]
Publisher Sega[1]
Release date 23 June 2022[1]

Sonic Origins is a video game compilation and remaster of the first four mainline Sonic the Hedgehog games, released by Sega on 23 June 2022.

Context

Sonic Origins is a compilation and remaster of the first four mainline Sonic games: Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic CD, and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles [1]. It was released by Sega on 23 June 2022 [1]. The collection includes enhanced versions with quality-of-life improvements and widescreen support in anniversary mode [2]. It was part of Sonic's 30th anniversary celebration [1].

Documented claims

  • Sonic Origins is an enhanced compilation of the first four mainline Sonic titles. [2]
  • The games are presented with quality-of-life improvements and widescreen support in anniversary mode. [2]
  • It was released as part of Sonic's 30th anniversary. [1]

Related

  • Sonic ManiaEtt annat Sonic-spel som fans ofta jamfor med Origins.
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Questions and answers

What does Sonic Origins include?

Sonic Origins includes remastered versions of the first four mainline Sonic games: Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic CD, and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles [1].

Is Sonic Origins worth buying?

Sonic Origins offers enhanced versions of classic Sonic games with quality-of-life improvements and widescreen support, making it a good choice for fans of the originals [2].

Is Sonic Origins the original Sonic?

Sonic Origins is not the original Sonic game; it is a compilation and remaster of the first four mainline Sonic titles, released in 2022 [1].

Sources

  1. Sonic Origins [Articles] - IGN — ign.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Sonic Origins (Switch) Review — nintendoworldreport.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Culture