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Yakuza Kiwami 3 for PS5/PS4 adds another SEGA arcade title, Magical Truck Adventure, and bundles a refreshed Game Gear lineup with QoL updates, turning the package into a retro handheld/arcade compilation alongside the main remake.
Sega expands Yakuza Kiwami 3's retro lineup on Switch 2 and other platforms by adding Game Gear titles from Bandai Namco (Pac-Man, Mappy, Galaga '91), joining Sonic Chaos and other retro inclusions; Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties releases on February 12, 2026 for $59.99 / £54.99.
Sega has released a new patch for Sonic Origins Plus on the Nintendo Switch, improving the opening animation quality and addressing various issues. The patch includes features such as toggling off anti-aliasing and enabling mono sound for Game Gear games. Other fixes include improvements to character movements, item box placements, and localization. The update also ensures unlocked extras remain unlocked in Sonic CD and fixes a crash issue in Sonic 1. Sonic Origins Plus adds 12 Game Gear titles and introduces Amy Rose as a playable character.
Sonic Origins Plus brings updates to the original bundle, including the addition of Amy Rose and Knuckles as playable characters, and a Game Gear library. However, the Game Gear games suffer from narrow screens and poor performance, and the original music from Sonic 3 is still not included. Despite its flaws, Sonic Origins Plus is recommended for fans of the Blue Blur and those looking to experience the classic 2D games.
Sonic the Hedgehog celebrates its 32nd anniversary with new game announcements and updates. Sonic Superstars, a new 2D platformer, is set to release in fall 2023 for the Nintendo Switch. Sonic Origins Plus, an all-in-one bundle, adds 12 Sonic Game Gear titles and new playable characters. Sonic Frontiers receives a free content update with new challenges, moves, and collectibles. Fans can check out these updates on Nintendo eShop.
Fans are complaining about the audio emulation in Sonic Origins Plus, an expansion pack for Sonic Origins that includes all 12 Sonic titles released on the Game Gear. Some fans have noted that the audio has an echo effect, almost as if the game was playing in a large hall. Others have suggested that previous re-releases of Game Gear titles had better sound. Despite the complaints, some fans are happy to have the option to play the Game Gear titles on a modern system.
Sonic Origins Plus, an updated version of Sonic Origins, is set to release on June 23 for the Nintendo Switch. The game will include 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. The physical edition will include a reversible cover and an art book. The Plus Expansion Pack will be available for current owners of Sonic Origins.
Sega announced Sonic Origins Plus, an expansion to its remastered collection of old-school Sonic the Hedgehog games, which adds 12 classic Game Gear titles and new playable characters. The expansion includes the entire library of Sonic Game Gear installments and lets you play as Amy Rose or Tails in Sonic CD. The expansion will be available for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch on June 23rd.
Sonic Origins Plus, a follow-up to last year's Sonic Origins anthology, will include all 12 of Sonic's Game Gear appearances, with Amy Rose and Knuckles as playable characters in some games. The game will be released on June 23, Sonic's 32nd birthday, and will be available on multiple platforms for $39.99. Those who bought Sonic Origins last year can upgrade to Sonic Origins Plus with a $9.99 Expansion Pack.
Sonic Origins Plus, an upgrade to last year's Sonic Origins, adds all 12 Sonic Game Gear games to the virtual museum, Amy as a playable character in Sonic 1, 2, 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD, and Knuckles as a playable character in Sonic CD. The upgrade also includes all the features of Sonic Origins, such as Classic Mode, Anniversary Mode, and widescreen support. Sonic Origins Plus will be available on multiple platforms on June 23 for $40, or $10 for those who already own Sonic Origins.
Rumors suggest that Sonic Origins Plus, a bundle including all 12 Game Gear Sonic games and playable Amy, may be released on Sonic's birthday, June 23rd, 2023, with a $9.99 digital upgrade or a $39.99 physical and digital bundle. The package also includes Knuckles as a playable character in Sonic CD, all previously released Sonic Origins DLC, a 20-page artbook (physical exclusive), and a reversible coversheet with new art (physical exclusive).