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Sonic Colors: Ultimate, known as Sonic Colours: Ultimate in the PAL region, is a singleplayer and multiplayer platform game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series developed by Blind Squirrel Games and published by Sega. It is a remaster of the 2010 Wii game Sonic Colors.

Sonic Colors: Ultimate released worldwide on September 7, 2021. It was met with lukewarm reception due to the issues it introduced compared to Wii version, such as inferior lighting and various bugs. The game received several patches fix some of them, with the latest being released on December 15, 2021.^[2]

After over a year of exclusivity to the Epic Games Store, the PC version of Sonic Colors: Ultimate released on Steam on February 6, 2023.

Despite the patches the game received, many of the issues from release are still present. See Essential improvements.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Epic Games Store		Digital Deluxe Edition also available.
		Digital Deluxe Edition also available.
Green Man Gaming		Digital Deluxe Edition also available.
Humble Store		Digital Deluxe Edition also available.
Steam		Digital Deluxe Edition also available.

All versions require Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.

Monetization

Type	Notes
DLC	DLCs add new cosmetics and music remixes.
One-time game purchase	The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

DLC and expansion packs

Name	Notes
Music Pack	Adds 3 exclusive remixes for Planet Wisp. Included in the Digital Deluxe Edition.
Ultimate Cosmetic Pack	Adds new cosmetics for Sonic. Included in the Digital Deluxe Edition.

Essential improvements

Gameplay & UI Fixes

This mod fixes the game's UI and restores cut features from Wii version such as the life system.

Requires Hedge Mod Manager.

Sonic Model and Animation Fixes

This mod tunes Sonic's model and fixes broken animations present in the game, most notably the infamous Starlight Carnival Act 3 intro.

Requires Hedge Mod Manager.

Aquarium Park Act 1 Distance Fix

This mod fixes the infamous bug in Aquarium Park Act 1 where objects too far from Sonic won't load and will appear black instead.

Improved Lighting

This mod fixes the strange choices made with the lighting and makes Sonic and other objects look a lot less flat.

Requires Hedge Mod Manager.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Epic Games Launcher	%APPDATA%\Sonic Colors\app_userdata\Sonic Colors- Ultimate\savedData
Steam	%APPDATA%\Sega\SonicColorsUltimate\Steam\<user-id>\savedData
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2055290/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game data location

System	Location
Epic Games Launcher	%APPDATA%\Sonic Colors\app_userdata\Sonic Colors- Ultimate\savedData
Steam	%APPDATA%\Sega\SonicColorsUltimate\Steam\<user-id>\savedData
Steam Play (Linux)	<SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2055290/pfx/^{[Note 1]}

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
Epic Games Launcher		Sometimes when saving to the cloud the save game will NOT be restored when switching computers or deleting the save file.
Steam Cloud

Video

Video options

Graphics feature	State	Notes
Widescreen resolution		Aspect ratios narrower than 16:9 are letterboxed. See Ultra-widescreen.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen		Game is locked to 16:9 normally. See Ultra-widescreen.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)		60° only. See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)		See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)		1x MSAA.^[3] See Anti-aliasing (AA).
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
120+ FPS		Capped at 144 FPS. Some gameplay elements such as Sonic's jump height and the turn angle of the Drill Wisp are dependent on frame rate. For higher/uncapped frame rates, see Frame rate (FPS).
High dynamic range display (HDR)		See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Miscellaneous options

Ultra-widescreen

Use the Debug Menu mod^[4]

Using Hedge Mod Manager

Download the Debug Menu mod from GameBanana. If installing manually, extract DebugMenu to <path-to-game>\exec\Mods.
In Hedge Mod Manager mod list, click the gear icon of Debug Menu to open the configuration menu.
Set Force Disable Letterboxing to Enabled and click OK.
In the mod list, enable Debug Menu and click Save.

Notes

Pre-rendered cutscenes will stretch to the screen aspect ratio.

Field of view (FOV)

Use the Debug Menu mod^[5]

Using Hedge Mod Manager

Download the Debug Menu mod from GameBanana. If installing manually, extract DebugMenu to <path-to-game>\exec\Mods.
In Hedge Mod Manager mod list, enable Debug Menu and click Save and Play.
In-game, press ~, \, ', @, or . to bring up the debug menu.
In the menu, turn on Graphics Settings.
In the FOV section, enable Override and enter an FOV value.

Notes

FOV changes are not saved after exiting the game; must be re-applied for each launch.

Anti-aliasing (AA)

Use the Debug Menu mod^[5]

Using Hedge Mod Manager

Download the Debug Menu mod from GameBanana. If installing manually, extract DebugMenu to <path-to-game>\exec\Mods.
In Hedge Mod Manager mod list, click the gear icon of Debug Menu to open the configuration menu.
Set MSAA to 2x, 4x, or 8x and click OK.
In the mod list, enable Debug Menu and click Save.

Frame rate (FPS)

Use the Debug Menu mod^[5]

Using Hedge Mod Manager

Download the Debug Menu mod from GameBanana. If installing manually, extract DebugMenu to <path-to-game>\exec\Mods.
In Hedge Mod Manager mod list, click the gear icon of Debug Menu to open the configuration menu.
Set FPS Limit to the desired value and click OK.
In the mod list, enable Debug Menu and click Save.

Input

Control options

Keyboard and mouse	State	Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion

Controller types

XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration

PlayStation controllers		See the glossary page for potential workarounds.

Generic/other controllers		See the glossary page for potential workarounds.

Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio options

Audio feature	State	Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound		5.1
Subtitles		The subtitles language can be set independently of the spoken language.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish and Russian subtitles are synched to the English voices, while the Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Korean subtitles are synched to the Japanese voices.

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean				Supported by the game despite not being listed on store's page.^[6]
Polish
Brazilian Portuguese				Fan translation is available here. HedgeModManager is required for this translation's installation.
Russian
Spanish				Castillian

Issues unresolved

Shader compilation stutter

The game suffers from shader compilation related stutters, this occurs whenever a new effect is displayed and thus whenever a new shader has to be compiled.^[7]^[8]

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	11

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

Middleware

	Middleware	Notes
Physics	PhysX	^[9]
Audio	Criware	^[10]
Cutscenes	Criware	^[10]

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum
Operating system (OS)	10
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core i5-6600 AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
System memory (RAM)	8 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	26.5 GB
Video card (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti AMD Radeon HD 7790 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible

A 64-bit operating system is required.

Notes

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1
Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/2055290/.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (2055290) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Sonic Colours: Ultimate Tech Review - Eurogamer.net - last accessed on 2022-12-12
"When you fire up the remaster for the first time, you're presented with a logo trumpeting the use of the Blind Squirrel Engine but what does this mean? Well, according to 'Skyth', who did some digging into the game files, it still uses the original C++ code and the Hedgehog Engine but the graphics backend is handled by the Godot Engine. Godot is completely free and open-source under the very permissive MIT license."
↑ Sonic the Hedgehog on X - last accessed on 2024-07-02
↑ Verified by User:Fds29 on 2022-12-10
Checked by examining video settings through the debug menu.
↑ Supports ultra wide monitor? :: Sonic Colors: Ultimate General Discussions - last accessed on 2024-07-03
↑ ^5.0 ^5.1 ^5.2 Verified by User:Mystyle48 on 2024-07-03
↑ Verified by User:Itzrealkardi1 on 2023-07-27
SteamDB lists it on game's depot page. It's also possible to choose the language in-game.
↑ Verified by User:Clya9001 on 2022-08-19
Stuttering appears to return if the shader cache on NVIDIA is removed, indicating that this is likely a shader problem.
↑ Juan Linietsky on X - last accessed on 2024-09-15
"Shader compilation stalls are the biggest hurdle of Godot users when making 3D games (in 3.x), requiring all sorts of workarounds. [...]"
↑ Verified by User:Fds29 on 2022-12-10
Seen in the credits (as Nvidia GameWorks). PhysX libraries are present in the game's executable folder.
↑ ^10.0 ^10.1 Verified by User:Fds29 on 2022-12-10
Seen in the credits. Examined the files in PCCriPak.cpk.

[Proton_path_note-3] 1.0 ^1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/2055290/.
Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
The app ID (2055290) may differ in some cases.
Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[2] File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.

[3] Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/2055290/.

[4] Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.

[5] The app ID (2055290) may differ in some cases.

[6] Treat backslashes as forward slashes.

[7] See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.

[engine-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Sonic Colours: Ultimate Tech Review - Eurogamer.net - last accessed on 2022-12-12
"When you fire up the remaster for the first time, you're presented with a logo trumpeting the use of the Blind Squirrel Engine but what does this mean? Well, according to 'Skyth', who did some digging into the game files, it still uses the original C++ code and the Hedgehog Engine but the graphics backend is handled by the Godot Engine. Godot is completely free and open-source under the very permissive MIT license."

[2] Sonic the Hedgehog on X - last accessed on 2024-07-02

[4] Verified by User:Fds29 on 2022-12-10
Checked by examining video settings through the debug menu.

[5] Supports ultra wide monitor? :: Sonic Colors: Ultimate General Discussions - last accessed on 2024-07-03

[MysJul7-6] 5.0 ^5.1 ^5.2 Verified by User:Mystyle48 on 2024-07-03

[7] Verified by User:Itzrealkardi1 on 2023-07-27
SteamDB lists it on game's depot page. It's also possible to choose the language in-game.

[8] Verified by User:Clya9001 on 2022-08-19
Stuttering appears to return if the shader cache on NVIDIA is removed, indicating that this is likely a shader problem.

[9] Juan Linietsky on X - last accessed on 2024-09-15
"Shader compilation stalls are the biggest hurdle of Godot users when making 3D games (in 3.x), requiring all sorts of workarounds. [...]"

[10] Verified by User:Fds29 on 2022-12-10
Seen in the credits (as Nvidia GameWorks). PhysX libraries are present in the game's executable folder.

[cri-11] 10.0 ^10.1 Verified by User:Fds29 on 2022-12-10
Seen in the credits. Examined the files in PCCriPak.cpk.

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Developers

Original	Sonic Team
Ultimate	Blind Squirrel Games
Publishers
	Sega
Engines
	Godot^[1]
	Hedgehog Engine^[1]
Release dates
Windows	September 7, 2021
Reception
OpenCritic	74
IGDB	74
Taxonomy
Monetization	One-time game purchase, DLC
Microtransactions	None
Modes	Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing	Real-time
Perspectives	Third-person
Controls	Direct control
Genres	Platform
Art styles	Cartoon
Themes	Amusement park, Sci-fi, Space
Series	Sonic the Hedgehog

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+{{Infobox game/row/engine|Godot|ref=<ref name="engine">{{Refurl|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2021-sonic-colours-ultimate-tech-review|title=Sonic Colours: Ultimate Tech Review - Eurogamer.net|date=2022-12-12|snippet=When you fire up the remaster for the first time, you're presented with a logo trumpeting the use of the Blind Squirrel Engine but what does this mean? Well, according to [https://twitter.com/bsthlc/status/1433777485125144579 'Skyth', who did some digging into the game files], it still uses the original C++ code and the Hedgehog Engine but the graphics backend is handled by the Godot Engine. Godot is completely free and open-source under the very permissive MIT license.}}</ref>}}
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+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
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+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
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-{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
+{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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-{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
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+|lutris       = sonic-colors-ultimate
-|mobygames    =
+|mobygames    = 170000
-|strategywiki =
+|strategywiki = Sonic Colors
-|wikipedia    = Sonic Colors Ultimate
+|wikipedia    = Sonic Colors: Ultimate
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 |license      = commercial
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 {{Introduction
-|introduction      = '''''Sonic Colors: Ultimate''''' is an upcoming [[:Category:Singleplayer|singleplayer]] game in the [[Series:Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic the Hedgehog]] series, and is an HD remaster of the Wii version of ''Sonic Colors''.
+|introduction      = '''''Sonic Colors: Ultimate''''', known as '''''Sonic Colours: Ultimate''''' in the PAL region, is a {{Glossary:Singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:Multiplayer}} {{Glossary:Platform}} game in the ''[[Series:Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' series developed by [[Company:Blind Squirrel Games|Blind Squirrel Games]] and published by [[Company:Sega|Sega]]. It is a remaster of the 2010 [[Emulation:Wii|Wii]] game ''[[Wikipedia:Sonic Colors|Sonic Colors]]''.
-|release history   =
+|release history   = ''Sonic Colors: Ultimate'' released worldwide on September 7, 2021. It was met with lukewarm reception due to the issues it introduced compared to Wii version, such as inferior lighting and various bugs. The game received several patches fix some of them, with the latest being released on December 15, 2021.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://x.com/sonic_hedgehog/status/1471197810565341184|title=Sonic the Hedgehog on X|date=2024-07-02}}</ref>
-|current state     =
+After over a year of exclusivity to the [[Store:Epic Games Store|Epic Games Store]], the PC version of ''Sonic Colors: Ultimate'' released on [[Store:Steam|Steam]] on February 6, 2023.
+|current state     = Despite the patches the game received, many of the issues from release are still present. See [[#Essential improvements|Essential improvements]].
 }}
+'''General information'''
+{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/2055290/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 ==Availability==
 {{Availability|
-{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | sonic-colors-ultimate | unknown | {{store link|Epic Games Store|sonic-colors-ultimate--digital-deluxe-edition|Digital Deluxe Edition}} also available. |  | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | sonic-colors-ultimate | Epic Games Store | {{store link|Epic Games Store|sonic-colors-ultimate--digital-deluxe-edition|Digital Deluxe Edition}} also available. |  | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 6150-1 | Steam | {{store link|Gamesplanet|6150-2|Digital Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| GMG | sonic-colors-ultimate-pc | Steam | {{store link|GMG|sonic-colors-ultimate-digital-deluxe-pc|Digital Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Humble | sonic-colors-ultimate | Steam | {{store link|Humble|sonic-colors-ultimate-deluxe|Digital Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Steam | 2055290  | Steam | Digital Deluxe Edition also available. | | Windows }}
+}}
+{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Denuvo}}.
+==Monetization==
+{{Monetization
+|ad-supported        =
+|dlc                 = DLCs add new cosmetics and music remixes.
+|expansion pack      =
+|freeware            =
+|free-to-play        =
+|one-time game purchase   = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
+|sponsored           =
+|subscription        =
+}}
+{{DLC|
+{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2154410/ Music Pack] | Adds 3 exclusive remixes for Planet Wisp. Included in the '''Digital Deluxe Edition'''. | Windows }}
+{{DLC/row| [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2129040/ Ultimate Cosmetic Pack] | Adds new cosmetics for Sonic. Included in the '''Digital Deluxe Edition'''. | Windows }}
 }}
+==Essential improvements==
+===[https://gamebanana.com/mods/322057 Gameplay & UI Fixes]===
+{{ii}} This mod fixes the game's UI and restores cut features from Wii version such as the life system.
+{{ii}} Requires [[Engine:Hedgehog Engine#Hedge Mod Manager|Hedge Mod Manager]].
+===[https://gamebanana.com/mods/322497 Sonic Model and Animation Fixes]===
+{{ii}} This mod tunes Sonic's model and fixes broken animations present in the game, most notably the infamous Starlight Carnival Act 3 intro.
+{{ii}} Requires [[Engine:Hedgehog Engine#Hedge Mod Manager|Hedge Mod Manager]].
+===[https://gamebanana.com/mods/321047 Aquarium Park Act 1 Distance Fix]===
+{{ii}} This mod fixes the infamous bug in Aquarium Park Act 1 where objects too far from Sonic won't load and will appear black instead.
+===[https://gamebanana.com/mods/330349 Improved Lighting]===
+{{ii}} This mod fixes the strange choices made with the lighting and makes Sonic and other objects look a lot less flat.
+{{ii}} Requires [[Engine:Hedgehog Engine#Hedge Mod Manager|Hedge Mod Manager]].
 ==Game data==
 ===Configuration file(s) location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
+{{Game data/config|Epic Games Launcher|{{p|appdata}}\Sonic Colors\app_userdata\Sonic Colors- Ultimate\savedData}}
+{{Game data/config|Steam|{{p|appdata}}\Sega\SonicColorsUltimate\Steam\{{p|uid}}\savedData}}
 }}
 ===Save game data location===
 {{Game data|
-{{Game data/saves|Windows|}}
+{{Game data/saves|Epic Games Launcher|{{p|appdata}}\Sonic Colors\app_userdata\Sonic Colors- Ultimate\savedData}}
+{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|appdata}}\Sega\SonicColorsUltimate\Steam\{{p|uid}}\savedData}}
 }}
 ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 {{Save game cloud syncing
-|discord                =
+|discord                   =
-|discord notes          =
+|discord notes             =
-|epic games store       = unknown
+|epic games launcher       = true
-|epic games store notes =
+|epic games launcher notes = Sometimes when saving to the cloud the save game will NOT be restored when switching computers or deleting the save file.
-|gog galaxy             =
+|gog galaxy                =
-|gog galaxy notes       =
+|gog galaxy notes          =
-|origin                 =
+|origin                    =
-|origin notes           =
+|origin notes              =
-|steam cloud            =
+|steam cloud               = true
-|steam cloud notes      =
+|steam cloud notes         =
-|ubisoft connect        =
+|ubisoft connect           =
-|ubisoft connect notes  =
+|ubisoft connect notes     =
-|xbox cloud             =
+|xbox cloud                =
-|xbox cloud notes       =
+|xbox cloud notes          =
 }}
 ==Video==
+{{Image|SCU-Video.png|Video options}}
 {{Video
 |wsgf link                  =
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 |4k ultra hd wsgf award     =
 |widescreen resolution      = true
-|widescreen resolution notes=
+|widescreen resolution notes= Aspect ratios narrower than 16:9 are {{term|letterboxed}}. See [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]].
-|multimonitor               = unknown
+|multimonitor               = false
 |multimonitor notes         =
-|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
-|ultrawidescreen notes      =
+|ultrawidescreen notes      = Game is locked to 16:9 normally. See [[#Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]].
 |4k ultra hd                = true
 |4k ultra hd notes          =
-|fov                        = unknown
+|fov                        = hackable
-|fov notes                  =
+|fov notes                  = 60° only. See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 |windowed                   = true
 |windowed notes             =
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 |anisotropic                = false
 |anisotropic notes          =
-|antialiasing               = unknown
+|antialiasing               = hackable
-|antialiasing notes         =
+|antialiasing notes         = 1x [[MSAA]].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fds29|date=2022-12-10|comment=Checked by examining video settings through the [https://gamebanana.com/mods/321353 debug menu].}}</ref> See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
+|upscaling                  = unknown
+|upscaling tech             =
+|upscaling notes            =
 |vsync                      = true
 |vsync notes                =
 |60 fps                     = true
 |60 fps notes               =
-|120 fps                    = true
+|120 fps                    = hackable
-|120 fps notes              =
+|120 fps notes              = Capped at 144 FPS. Some gameplay elements such as Sonic's jump height and the turn angle of the Drill Wisp are dependent on frame rate.<br>For higher/uncapped frame rates, see [[#Frame rate (FPS)|Frame rate (FPS)]].
 |hdr                        = false
 |hdr notes                  =
@@ Line 122: / Line 170: @@
 |color blind notes          =
 }}
+<gallery>
+SCU-Other.png|Miscellaneous options
+</gallery>
+===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]===
+{{Fixbox|description=Use the Debug Menu mod|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/2055290/discussions/0/3758852682832938605/#c3758852882970709396|title=Supports ultra wide monitor? :: Sonic Colors: Ultimate General Discussions|date=2024-07-03}}</ref>|fix=
+'''Using [[Engine:Hedgehog Engine#Hedge Mod Manager|Hedge Mod Manager]]'''
+# Download the Debug Menu mod from [https://gamebanana.com/mods/321353 GameBanana]. If installing manually, extract {{Folder|DebugMenu}} to {{Folder|{{P|Game}}\exec\Mods}}.
+# In Hedge Mod Manager mod list, click the gear icon of '''Debug Menu''' to open the configuration menu.
+# Set {{Code|Force Disable Letterboxing}} to {{Code|Enabled}} and click '''OK'''.
+# In the mod list, enable '''Debug Menu''' and click '''Save'''.
+'''Notes'''
+{{--}} Pre-rendered cutscenes will stretch to the screen aspect ratio.
+}}
+===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
+{{Fixbox|description=Use the Debug Menu mod|ref=<ref name="MysJul7">{{Refcheck|user=Mystyle48|date=2024-07-03}}</ref>|fix=
+'''Using [[Engine:Hedgehog Engine#Hedge Mod Manager|Hedge Mod Manager]]'''
+# Download the Debug Menu mod from [https://gamebanana.com/mods/321353 GameBanana]. If installing manually, extract {{Folder|DebugMenu}} to {{Folder|{{P|Game}}\exec\Mods}}.
+# In Hedge Mod Manager mod list, enable '''Debug Menu''' and click '''Save and Play'''.
+# In-game, press {{Key|`}}, {{Key|\}}, {{Key|'}}, {{Key|@}}, or {{Key|.}} to bring up the debug menu.
+# In the menu, turn on {{Code|Graphics Settings}}.
+# In the {{Code|FOV}} section, enable {{Code|Override}} and enter an FOV value.
+'''Notes'''
+{{ii}} FOV changes are not saved after exiting the game; must be re-applied for each launch.
+}}
+===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
+{{Fixbox|description=Use the Debug Menu mod|ref=<ref name="MysJul7"/>|fix=
+'''Using [[Engine:Hedgehog Engine#Hedge Mod Manager|Hedge Mod Manager]]'''
+# Download the Debug Menu mod from [https://gamebanana.com/mods/321353 GameBanana]. If installing manually, extract {{Folder|DebugMenu}} to {{Folder|{{P|Game}}\exec\Mods}}.
+# In Hedge Mod Manager mod list, click the gear icon of '''Debug Menu''' to open the configuration menu.
+# Set {{Code|MSAA}} to {{Code|2x}}, {{Code|4x}}, or {{Code|8x}} and click '''OK'''.
+# In the mod list, enable '''Debug Menu''' and click '''Save'''.
+}}
+===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|Frame rate (FPS)]]===
+{{Fixbox|description=Use the Debug Menu mod|ref=<ref name="MysJul7"/>|fix=
+'''Using [[Engine:Hedgehog Engine#Hedge Mod Manager|Hedge Mod Manager]]'''
+# Download the Debug Menu mod from [https://gamebanana.com/mods/321353 GameBanana]. If installing manually, extract {{Folder|DebugMenu}} to {{Folder|{{P|Game}}\exec\Mods}}.
+# In Hedge Mod Manager mod list, click the gear icon of '''Debug Menu''' to open the configuration menu.
+# Set {{Code|FPS Limit}} to the desired value and click '''OK'''.
+# In the mod list, enable '''Debug Menu''' and click '''Save'''.
+}}
 ==Input==
+{{Image|SCU-Controls.png|Control options}}
 {{Input
 |key remap                 = true
 |key remap notes           =
-|acceleration option       = unknown
+|acceleration option       = false
 |acceleration option notes =
-|mouse sensitivity         = unknown
+|mouse sensitivity         = false
 |mouse sensitivity notes   =
 |mouse menu                = true
 |mouse menu notes          =
-|invert mouse y-axis       = unknown
+|invert mouse y-axis       = false
 |invert mouse y-axis notes =
-|touchscreen               = unknown
+|touchscreen               = false
 |touchscreen notes         =
 |controller support        = true
 |controller support notes  =
-|full controller           = unknown
+|full controller           = true
 |full controller notes     =
 |controller remap          = true
 |controller remap notes    =
-|controller sensitivity    = unknown
+|controller sensitivity    = false
 |controller sensitivity notes=
-|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
+|invert controller y-axis  = false
 |invert controller y-axis notes=
 |xinput controllers        = true
@@ Line 151: / Line 247: @@
 |xbox prompts              = true
 |xbox prompts notes        =
-|impulse triggers          = unknown
+|impulse triggers          = false
 |impulse triggers notes    =
-|dualshock 4               = unknown
+|dualshock 4               = false
 |dualshock 4 notes         =
-|dualshock prompts         = unknown
+|dualshock prompts         = false
 |dualshock prompts notes   =
 |light bar support         = unknown
 |light bar support notes   =
-|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
+|dualshock 4 modes         =
 |dualshock 4 modes notes   =
 |tracked motion controllers= unknown
@@ Line 165: / Line 261: @@
 |tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 |tracked motion prompts notes =
-|other controllers         = unknown
+|other controllers         = false
 |other controllers notes   =
 |other button prompts      = unknown
 |other button prompts notes=
-|controller hotplug        = unknown
+|controller hotplug        = true
 |controller hotplug notes  =
-|haptic feedback           = unknown
+|haptic feedback           = true
 |haptic feedback notes     =
-|simultaneous input        = unknown
+|simultaneous input        = true
 |simultaneous input notes  =
 |steam input api           = unknown
@@ Line 188: / Line 284: @@
 ==Audio==
+{{Image|SCU-Audio.png|Audio options}}
 {{Audio
-|separate volume           = unknown
+|separate volume           = true
 |separate volume notes     =
-|surround sound            = unknown
+|surround sound            = always on
-|surround sound notes      =
+|surround sound notes      = 5.1
-|subtitles                 = unknown
+|subtitles                 = true
-|subtitles notes           =
+|subtitles notes           = The subtitles language can be set independently of the spoken language.
-|closed captions           = unknown
+|closed captions           = false
 |closed captions notes     =
-|mute on focus lost        = unknown
+|mute on focus lost        = false
 |mute on focus lost notes  =
 |eax support               =
 |eax support notes         =
+|royalty free audio        = unknown
+|royalty free audio notes  =
 |red book cd audio         =
 |red book cd audio notes   =
@@ Line 208: / Line 307: @@
 {{L10n|content=
+{{ii}} English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish and Russian subtitles are synched to the English voices, while the Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Korean subtitles are synched to the Japanese voices.
 {{L10n/switch
 |language  = English
@@ Line 269: / Line 369: @@
 |audio     = false
 |subtitles = true
-|notes     = {{cn|reason=Korean is not listed as a supported language on the Epic Games Store page.|date=2021-06-01}}
+|notes     = Supported by the game despite not being listed on store's page.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Itzrealkardi1|date=2023-07-27|comment=SteamDB [https://steamdb.info/app/2055290/depots/ lists] it on game's depot page. It's also possible to choose the language in-game.}}</ref>
 |fan       =
 }}
@@ Line 279: / Line 379: @@
 |notes     =
 |fan       =
+}}
+{{L10n/switch
+|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
+|interface = hackable
+|audio     = false
+|subtitles = hackable
+|notes     = Fan translation is available [https://gamebanana.com/mods/322259 here]. HedgeModManager is required for this translation's installation.
+|fan       = true
 }}
 {{L10n/switch
@@ Line 293: / Line 401: @@
 |audio     = true
 |subtitles = true
-|notes     =
+|notes     = Castillian
-|fan       =
-}}
-{{L10n/switch
-|language  = Latin American Spanish
-|interface = true
-|audio     = true
-|subtitles = true
-|notes     =
 |fan       =
 }}
 }}
+==Issues unresolved==
+===Shader compilation stutter===
+{{mm}} The game suffers from shader compilation related stutters, this occurs whenever a new effect is displayed and thus whenever a new shader has to be compiled.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Clya9001|date=2022-08-19|comment=Stuttering appears to return if the shader cache on NVIDIA is removed, indicating that this is likely a shader problem.}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://x.com/reduzio/status/1445056958487224327|title=Juan Linietsky on X|date=2024-09-15|snippet=Shader compilation stalls are the biggest hurdle of Godot users when making 3D games (in 3.x), requiring all sorts of workarounds. [...]}}</ref>
 ==Other information==
 ===API===
 {{API
-|direct3d versions      =
+|direct3d versions      = 11
 |direct3d notes         =
 |directdraw versions    =
@@ Line 331: / Line 435: @@
 |shader model versions  =
 |shader model notes     =
-|windows 32-bit exe     = unknown
+|windows 32-bit exe     = false
-|windows 64-bit exe     = unknown
+|windows 64-bit exe     = true
 |windows arm app        = unknown
 |windows exe notes      =
@@ Line 349: / Line 453: @@
 ===Middleware===
 {{Middleware
-|physics          =
+|physics          = PhysX
-|physics notes    =
+|physics notes    = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fds29|date=2022-12-10|comment=Seen in the credits (as Nvidia GameWorks). PhysX libraries are present in the game's executable folder.}}</ref>
-|audio            =
+|audio            = Criware
-|audio notes      =
+|audio notes      = <ref name="cri">{{Refcheck|user=Fds29|date=2022-12-10|comment=Seen in the credits. Examined the files in {{code|PCCriPak.cpk}}.}}</ref>
 |interface        =
 |interface notes  =
 |input            =
 |input notes      =
-|cutscenes        =
+|cutscenes        = Criware
-|cutscenes notes  =
+|cutscenes notes  = <ref name="cri" />
 |multiplayer      =
 |multiplayer notes=