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This page is for the original 1998 release. For the rare 2004 port, see Sonic R (2004).


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Key points

Has networked multiplayer support.

1998 version is incompatible with modern windows versions without a considerable amount of undocumented work; Use Sonic R Updater to update to the 2004 release.

Some reprints are missing the music.

Configuration files can be edited to increase resolution and draw distance beyond what in-game menus allow

Modified official network patch adds multiplayer over LAN and now working on modern systems.

General information

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Sonic Retro - A huge fan site for everything Sonic the Hedgehog.

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Retail		Network mode does not require a disc

This game is not available digitally.

Essential improvements

Sonic R Updater

Sonic R Updater switches you to the 2004 release of the game which runs flawlessly on modern hardware, and includes the Sonic R Mod Loader with it, along with some essential improvements.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

Template:Game data/row

System	Location

Save game data location

Template:Game data/row

System	Location

Video settings

Template:Video settings

Widescreen resolution

Instructions

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Sound settings

Template:Audio settings

Network

Multiplayer types

Type	Players	Notes
Local play	4	Versus
LAN play	4	Versus Requires Network patch
Online play

Connection types

Type	Native	Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Ports

Protocol	Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP	2300
UDP	2350

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

Issues fixed

Game crashing on start

Instructions

No input in the game

Instructions

Other information

API

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum
Operating system (OS)	95, 98, ME, XP
Processor (CPU)	90 MHz Pentium
System memory (RAM)	16 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	20 MB

References

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+{{Disambig|the original 1998 release|the rare 2004 port|[[Sonic R (2004)]]}}
 {{Series|Sonic the Hedgehog}}
 '''Key points'''
-{{ii}} 2004 release is compatible with recent systems (up to Windows 10).
+{{++}} Has networked multiplayer support.
+{{--}} 1998 version is incompatible with modern windows versions without a considerable amount of undocumented work; Use [http://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?showtopic=37536 Sonic R Updater] to update to the [[Sonic_R_(2004)|2004 release]].
+{{--}} Some reprints are missing the music.
 {{ii}} Configuration files can be edited to increase resolution and draw distance beyond what in-game menus allow
 {{ii}} [https://yadi.sk/d/y1sSdv_q3Jb9Sg Modified official network patch] adds multiplayer over LAN and now working on modern systems.
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 ==Essential improvements==
-===Enable saving for 2004 version===
+===Sonic R Updater===
-{{Fixbox|1=
+* [http://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?showtopic=37536 Sonic R Updater] switches you to the [[Sonic_R_(2004)|2004 release]] of the game which runs flawlessly on modern hardware, and includes the Sonic R Mod Loader with it, along with some essential improvements.
-{{Fixbox/fix|Enable saving for 2004 version|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
-* Launch SonicR.exe as administrator, when you save, do {{key|Alt|Tab}} and check the "save" folder of the game and if you have a new file
-}}
-===Enhance Draw Distance for 2004 version===
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Enhance Draw Distance for 2004 version|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
-* Press F1 or F2 to enhance the draw distance, then save your game to keep it!
-}}
-===Force 30fps insted of 25fps for 2004 version===
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|Force 30fps instead of 25fps|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}}}
-* Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgvoodoo2] 3DFX DLLs and put them in the installation folder, the game will run at 30fps constantly instead of a low value.
-}}
 ==Game data==
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 ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
 {{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|1080p for 1998 version|ref=<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=206400610</ref>}}
+{{Fixbox/fix|1080p Edited Configuration|ref=<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=206400610</ref>}}
 # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/557-sonic-r-widescreen/ this file].
 # Replace the <code>sonicr.inf</code>
 # To get music back, go to Options/Sound and set Volume more than 1.
-}}
-{{Fixbox|1=
-{{Fixbox/fix|1080p for 2004 version|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
-# Open {{file|SonicR.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD].
-# Go to "0x61520" and replace the values at beginning to be like : "80 07 00 00 38 04"
-# Save and launch the game.
 }}

Developers

	Traveller's Tales
Publishers
	Sega
Release dates
Windows	December 11, 1998