Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
Nintendo Switch
8th Nov 2022 — $59.99
8th Nov 2022 — £49.99
- Demo Available
- Yes
- Also Available On
- Series
- Tags
- Official Site
- nintendo.com
Reviews
Review Sonic Frontiers (Switch) - A Bold But Ultimately Failed Attempt At Something New
Blue sky blues
Sonic Frontiers had a bit of a wild ride ahead of its release. Since the initial announcement and subsequent trailer reveals, public opinion of the blue blur’s latest outing has been all over the place, going from lingering dread to a more optimistic “hey, maybe this will actually be okay, after all”. Well, after sinking over 20...
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Guide Best Sonic Games Of All Time
What is the best Sonic game?
Sonic the Hedgehog — the blue dude with the most 'tude — first sprinted onto the Mega Drive in 1991, when Sega finally presented a credible challenger for the platforming throne that Mario had been sitting on since the mid-1980s. In the decades since, Sonic has starred in many platformers: some 2D, others 3D, some...
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News Sonic Frontiers First 4 Figures Statue Sneak Peek, Pre-Orders Open Soon
Update: Super Sonic statue officially revealed
As part of Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary celebrations, Sega recently shadow-dropped Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition on the Switch 2. Now, to join in on the birthday celebrations, First 4 Figures has shared a sneak peek of its Sonic Frontiers statue. This statue will be available to...
News Sega Confirms Sonic Frontiers On Switch "Cannot Be Upgraded" To The Switch 2 Version
But Switch save data can be transferred
Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition is now available on the Switch 2, and following yesterday's shadow-drop, some additional details about this version have been revealed. Firstly, as you've likely already heard, there's no upgrade pathway (or discount) for owners of Frontiers on the original Switch. Unlike...
News Sega Announces Two Sonic Game Collections For Switch
Including a "Modern" and "Classic" collection
As part of Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th birthday celebrations, Sega has this week announced not one but two retro game collections. Both collections bundle together previously released titles on the Switch. First up is the Classic Sonic Collection for $49.99 USD and it's launching on the Switch in October...
News Sega Shadow-Drops Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition On Switch 2
Get it? SHADOW-drops! Come on
Well folks, it was one of the worst-kept secrets of 2026, and now it's official: Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition is out now on Switch 2. The new version boasts improved visuals along with a host of additional content previously offered separately as DLC. This includes 'The Final Horizon' story campaign, 'Sonic's...
News Sonic Frontiers Has Sold Just Shy Of 5 Million Copies
While Sonic X Shadow Generations breaks 3 million
Sega's been making the headlines today thanks to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance both failing to meet expectations. Shock. There are, however, some more games wo
News Sonic Frontiers "Definitive Edition" Has Been Rated For Switch 2 (Again)
Sonic celebrates his 35th birthday this week
Ahead of Sonic's 35th anniversary celebrations this week, another Sonic Frontiers game rating has appeared online. Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition for Switch 2 has now been rated by PEGI. The title was previously rated in South Korea, and last week, physical copies began appearing on shelves. S
Poll Box Art Brawl: Sonic The Hedgehog 35th Anniversary Switch Showdown
Which runs rings around the rest?
Hello folks, and welcome to a very special edition of Box Art Brawl! Before we get into the weeds with this one, let's see how last week's brawl concluded. We looked at Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D to celebrate the announcement of the upcoming remake, and we honestly weren't quite sure how this one would pan out. In...
News Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Box Art Surfaces Online
Sonic's birthday is this month
Following ratings for a "Definitive Edition" of Sonic Frontiers, a photo of a sealed Switch 2 version is now doing the rounds online. This was originally shared by a user on Reddit, who claims to be a Walmart employee. The same user (who has now deleted their account) also uploaded a photo of two copies of the game...
News Sonic Frontiers "Definitive Edition" Has Been Rated In Korea
Update: New report claims it will arrive on Switch 2 next month
[Wed 25th Mar, 2026 05:30 GMT]: Sonic Frontiers took the series in a new direction when it launched in 2022 with its "open-zone" design, and it seems Sega might not be entirely done with it just yet... As highlighted by Gematsu, The Game Rating and Administration Committee of Korea...
News Sega Provides Updated Sales Figures For Sonic Frontiers And Sonic Superstars
How is the blue blur doing?
Sega has released updated sales figures for both Sonic Frontiers and Sonic Superstars as part of its integrated report for 2025. As we'd expected, Sonic Frontiers is ahead of Superstars, likely due in part to the simple fact that it released much sooner, but we also believe that folks are generally more receptive to...
About The Game
Worlds are colliding in Sonic the Hedgehog’s newest high-speed adventure! In search of the missing Chaos emeralds, Sonic becomes stranded on an ancient island teeming with unusual creatures. Battle hordes of powerful enemies as you explore a breathtaking world of action, adventure, and mystery. Accelerate to new heights and experience the thrill of high-velocity, open-zone platforming freedom as you race across the five massive Starfall Islands. Jump into adventure, wield the power of the Ancients, and fight to stop these new mysterious foes. Welcome to the evolution of Sonic games!
Experience All-New Open Zone Platforming
Race across five massive overworld islands brimming with dense forests, overflowing waterfalls, and sizzling desert landscapes, each with their own unique action-platforming challenges and hidden secrets to uncover.
Unparalleled High-Speed Freedom
Adventure across the Starfall Islands and see what each has to offer at the speed that only Sonic can deliver. Blaze a trail as you see fit and discover side quests, solve puzzles, scale enormous structures, go fishing, and encounter a friendly face or two along the way…
Challenge Yourself In Cyber Space
Discover portals scattered across the island and venture into Cyber Space levels through portals scattered across the islands featuring signature 3D platforming at Sonic speeds, packed with challenges to put your skills to the test.
Cyber-Powered Combat
The Starfall Islands are home to strange creatures Sonic has never encountered before. Use the all-new battle system and skill tree upgrades to fight strategically, combining moves such as dodges, parries, counters, combos, and the new Cyloop ability to take down mysterious foes and colossal titans.
A New Adventure Full of Mystery and Intrigue
Become Sonic and journey to uncover the mysteries of the remains of an ancient civilization plagued by robotic hordes. With nothing but a handful of questions and a disembodied voice to guide you, set out to save your friends and the enigmatic inhabitants of the Starfall Islands from a colossal, mechanized threat.
Comments 5
this game will be huge!!!
The game is really good, and the Nintendo Switch port is actually high quality. One of the best stories in a Sonic game.
I find the game very difficult but overall it’s a fun game with great mechanics
It loads fast, and runs faster!
sonic forces free please
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