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|none                =  
 
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|player trading      =  
 
|player trading      =  
|time-limited        = Players who pre-order the game can receive the Adventurer's Treasure Box, containing several items for enhancing Sonic.
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|time-limited        = Players who pre-ordered the game was able to receive the Adventurer's Treasure Box, containing several items for enhancing Sonic.
 
|unlock              =  
 
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==Video==
 
==Video==
{{Image|SonicFrontiersGraphics.png|Graphics options}}
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{{Image|SonicFrontiersGraphics.png|Display and graphics settings}}
 
{{Video
 
{{Video
 
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|widescreen resolution notes= Aspect ratios narrower than 16:9 are {{term|letterboxed}}.
 
|widescreen resolution notes= Aspect ratios narrower than 16:9 are {{term|letterboxed}}.
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|multimonitor notes        = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2022-11-09|comment= Tested on a multi-monitor setup.}}</ref>
 
|ultrawidescreen            = false
 
|ultrawidescreen            = false
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Aspect ratios wider than 16:9 are {{term|pillarboxed}}.
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Aspect ratios wider than 16:9 are {{term|pillarboxed}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2022-11-09|comment= Tested by playing the game at 2560x1080 resolution.}}</ref>
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
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|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
|antialiasing notes        = [[FXAA]] or [[TAA]].
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|antialiasing notes        = Options for [[FXAA]] or [[TAA]].
 
|upscaling                  = false
 
|upscaling                  = false
 
|upscaling tech            =  
 
|upscaling tech            =  
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|vsync notes                =  
 
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|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
|60 fps notes              = Options for 30 or 60 FPS limit. Cutscenes are locked at 30 FPS.
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|60 fps notes              = Options for 30 or 60 FPS.<br>Cutscenes are locked at 30 FPS.
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS.
 
|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS.
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|ray tracing                = false
 
|ray tracing                = false
 
|ray tracing notes          =  
 
|ray tracing notes          =  
|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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<gallery>
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Sonic Frontiers General Settings.png|General settings
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</gallery>
  
 
==Input==
 
==Input==
 
{{Input
 
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
|key remap notes          =  
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|key remap notes          = All actions can be bound to a primary and a secondary key.
|acceleration option      = unknown
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|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity        = true
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
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|mouse sensitivity notes  = A slider is available.
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
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|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity    = true
|controller sensitivity notes=  
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|controller sensitivity notes= A slider is available.
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes= X-axis and Y-axis inversion is available.
 
|invert controller y-axis notes= X-axis and Y-axis inversion is available.
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|dualshock prompts        = true
 
|dualshock prompts        = true
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
|light bar support        = unknown
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|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
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|dualshock 4 modes        = V2, Bluetooth
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
|other controllers        = unknown
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|other controllers        = true
 
|other controllers notes  =  
 
|other controllers notes  =  
|other button prompts      = unknown
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|other button prompts      = Nintendo
|other button prompts notes=  
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|other button prompts notes= Supports [[Controller:Switch Pro Controller|Switch Pro Controller]].
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
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|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
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<gallery>
 
<gallery>
SonicFrontiersBindings.png|Control bindings
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SonicFrontiersBindings.png|Keyboard, mouse and gamepad bindings
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
==Audio==
 
==Audio==
{{Image|SonicFrontiersAudio.png|Audio options}}
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{{Image|SonicFrontiersAudio.png|Sound settings}}
 
{{Audio
 
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
|separate volume notes    = Music, sound effects, and voices.
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|separate volume notes    = Sliders for Master, Music, Sound effects, and Voices.
|surround sound            = unknown
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|surround sound            = true
|surround sound notes      =  
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|surround sound notes      = Plays up to 5.1.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2022-11-09|comment=Tested in 7.1 using Orban Loudness Meter in conjunction with Razer Surround.}}</ref>
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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{{Image|Sonic Frontiers Language Settings.png|Language settings}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
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===Middleware===
 
===Middleware===
 
{{Middleware
 
{{Middleware
|physics          = Bullet
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|physics          = Bullet, SpeedTree
|physics notes    = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fds29|date=2022-11-09|comment=Seen in the license information.}}</ref>
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|physics notes    = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fds29|date=2022-11-09|comment=Seen in the license information.}}</ref><ref name="middleware">{{Refcheck|user=MasterBlaster|date=2022-11-09|comment=As seen during splash screens upon boot-up.}}</ref>
 
|audio            = Criware
 
|audio            = Criware
|audio notes      = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fds29|date=2022-11-09|comment=ACB audio files are present.}}</ref>
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|audio notes      = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fds29|date=2022-11-09|comment=ACB audio files are present.}}</ref><ref name="middleware"/>
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
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|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|cutscenes        = Criware
 
|cutscenes        = Criware
|cutscenes notes  = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fds29|date=2022-11-09|comment=USM video files are present.}}</ref>
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|cutscenes notes  = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fds29|date=2022-11-09|comment=USM video files are present.}}</ref><ref name="middleware"/>
 
|multiplayer      =  
 
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Revision as of 00:14, 10 November 2022

Sonic Frontiers
Sonic Frontiers cover
Developers
Sonic Team
Publishers
SEGA
Engines
Hedgehog Engine 2
Release dates
Windows November 8, 2022
Reception
OpenCritic 73
Taxonomy
Monetization DLC, One-time game purchase
Microtransactions Boost, Time-limited
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Open world, Platform
Art styles Cartoon
Themes Fantasy
Series Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic Frontiers on HowLongToBeat
Sonic Frontiers on IGDB
Sonic Frontiers on MobyGames
Sonic Frontiers on Wikipedia
Sonic the Hedgehog fangames (series)
Sonic CD 1995
Sonic's Schoolhouse 1996
Sonic 3D Blast (series)
Sonic & Knuckles Collection 1997
Sonic R (series)
Sonic Adventure (series)
Sonic Heroes 2004
Sonic Mega Collection Plus 2006
Sonic Riders 2006
Sonic Racing (series)
Sonic the Hedgehog 2010
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine 2010
Sonic Spinball 2010
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 2011
Sonic 3 & Knuckles 2011
Sonic Generations 2011
Sonic CD (2012) 2012
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I 2012
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II 2012
Sonic Dash 2014
Sonic Lost World 2015
Sonic Mania 2017
Sonic Forces 2017
Sonic the Hedgehog (Mobile Decompilation) 2021
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Mobile Decompilation) 2021
Sonic Colors: Ultimate 2021
Sonic Origins 2022
Sonic Frontiers 2022
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog 2023
Sonic Superstars 2023
Sonic Dream Team 2023
Sonic X Shadow Generations 2024

Sonic Frontiers is a singleplayer third-person action, open world and platform game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
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Digital Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Humble Store
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Digital Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Steam
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Digital Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
All versions require Steam and Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC Various consumable items and enhancements are available for purchase to be used in-game.
One-time game purchase Sonic Frontiers requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Boost The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the Explorer's Treasure Box, containing numerous items for expediting progress.
Time-limited Players who pre-ordered the game was able to receive the Adventurer's Treasure Box, containing several items for enhancing Sonic.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Adventurer's Treasure Box Contains Skill Points, Red Seeds of Power, and Blue Seeds of Defense.
Exclusive to pre-orders.
Windows
Explorer's Treasure Box Contains Amy's, Knuckles', and Tails' Memory Tokens, Portal Gears, Chaos Emerald Vault Keys, and additional gloves and shoes for Sonic.
Included with the Digital Deluxe Edition.
Windows
Sonic Adventure 2 Shoes Changes Sonic's shoes to match their appearance from Sonic Adventure 2. Available to players who subscribed to Sega's newsletter before January 31, 2023.
Windows
The Adventurer's Treasure Box and Explorer's Treasure Box DLC must be installed before starting a new game. If installed after completing the tutorial area, the content will not be validated.[1]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Sega\SonicFrontiers\steam\x64\screen_setting.xml
%APPDATA%\Sega\SonicFrontiers\steam\<user-id>\option\optiondata
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1237320/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Sega\SonicFrontiers\steam\<user-id>\auto0\gamedata.sav
%APPDATA%\Sega\SonicFrontiers\steam\<user-id>\manual*\gamedata.sav
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1237320/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

Display and graphics settings
Display and graphics settings

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Aspect ratios narrower than 16:9 are letterboxed.
Multi-monitor
[2]
Ultra-widescreen
Aspect ratios wider than 16:9 are pillarboxed.[3]
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Options for FXAA or TAA.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
Options for 30 or 60 FPS.
Cutscenes are locked at 30 FPS.
120+ FPS
Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
Ray tracing (RT)

Input

Audio

Sound settings
Sound settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sliders for Master, Music, Sound effects, and Voices.
Surround sound
Plays up to 5.1.[4]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language settings
Language settings
Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Spanish
Brazilian Portuguese
Korean
Polish
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics Bullet, SpeedTree [5][6]
Audio Criware [7][6]
Cutscenes Criware [8][6]

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-3470
AMD Ryzen 5 1400
System memory (RAM) 8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 30 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
AMD Radeon HD 7870
2 GB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.
Minimum requirements are for 720p, 30 fps at low settings. Recommended requirements are for 1080p, 60 fps at high settings.
Requires SSE4 and AVX CPU instruction sets for the game to run.


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. Sonic Frontiers – Important DLC Information - last accessed on 2022-11-09
  2. Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2022-11-09
    Tested on a multi-monitor setup.
  3. Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2022-11-09
    Tested by playing the game at 2560x1080 resolution.
  4. Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2022-11-09
    Tested in 7.1 using Orban Loudness Meter in conjunction with Razer Surround.
  5. Verified by User:Fds29 on 2022-11-09
    Seen in the license information.
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 Verified by User:MasterBlaster on 2022-11-09
    As seen during splash screens upon boot-up.
  7. Verified by User:Fds29 on 2022-11-09
    ACB audio files are present.
  8. Verified by User:Fds29 on 2022-11-09
    USM video files are present.