Sonic Frontiers update adds spin dash, momentum physics and more

Following many years of less-than-stellar Sonic the Hedgehog video games, Sonic Team seemed to finally find their groove once again with 2022’s Sonic Frontiers. Having already sold over 3 million copies, the game was promised to be getting multiple waves of free DLC. The second wave has now gone live, and brings with it some surprising features, including new momentum physics.

During the recent Sonic Central showcase, Frontier’s 2nd big DLC ‘Sonic’s Birthday Bash’ update released, bringing with it some anniversary-related decorations, new game+ and so much more, with just some of the patch notes reading as follows:

• Birthday Celebration – The Starfall Islands have been decked out to celebrate Sonic’s birthday! Check out the decorations and party with a new costume for Sonic’s big day!
• Action Chain Challenge – new challenges have been added to the Open Zones.
• New Skill: Spin Dash – The legendary Sonic move returns! Unlock the Spin Dash and discover new ways to traverse the Starfall Islands.
• New Koco – There’s new kinds of Koco waiting to be found on the Starfall Islands. Keep an eye out for their fun outfits!
• New Game + – Relive the story of Sonic Frontiers with all your stats and skills carried over from your previous playthrough.

The patch notes continue:

• Added an ability to change the rate of deceleration when jumping.
• Added an ON/OFF option to set whether the camera will use dramatic angles when skills are used.
• Added an option to set the deceleration rate to reach a complete stop.
• Added an ON/OFF option to set whether to maintain a boost during a jump.
• Added 24 songs to the Juke Box. Added Sound Memories on each island.

While for many the spin dash is likely the star of this update, by far the most impactful addition is the ability to add momentum physics to jumps alongside custom deceleration rates. It is rare to see such gameplay-altering changes and additions being made to a game following its launch.

All of the many core changes being made to Sonic Frontiers will hopefully make for an even more impressive and ambitious sequel.

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