Sonic Classic Collection and Sonic Modern Collection announced for Switch
SEGA has announced a series of new Sonic the Hedgehog game collections for the Nintendo Switch and the Nex Playground system.
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The brief
SEGA is launching the Sonic Classic Collection and the Sonic Modern Collection for the Nintendo Switch. Additionally, the company is partnering with iam8bit to release a Sonic the Hedgehog Legacy Cartridge Collection.
A separate collaboration with Nex has been announced to bring Sonic titles to the Nex Playground console. Coverage from GamingTrend, Nintendo Life, Business Wire, Video Games Chronicle, and GoNintendo highlights the variety of physical and digital releases.
The industry is awaiting further details regarding the full software lists included in each collection. The release on Nex Playground is scheduled for Q4 2026.
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Quick answers
Which platforms are receiving new Sonic collections?
The Sonic Classic Collection and Sonic Modern Collection are headed to the Nintendo Switch, while the Nex Playground will also host new Sonic content.
When is the Nex Playground content arriving?
According to coverage, the collaboration to bring Sonic to the Nex Playground is set for Q4 2026.
What is the cost of the Legacy Cartridge Collection?
Reporting indicates the Legacy Cartridge Collection, produced in collaboration with iam8bit, is priced at $100.
Coverage (5)
- iam8bit and SEGA release Sonic the Hedgehog Legacy Cartridge Collection GamingTrend · 7h ago
- Sega Announces Two Sonic Game Collections For Switch Nintendo Life · 7h ago
- Nex and SEGA® Announce Collaboration to Unleash Sonic Speed on Nex Playground in Q4 2026 Business Wire · 7h ago
- Sega is re-releasing the original Sonic Genesis games on $100 cartridges Video Games Chronicle · 7h ago
- Sonic Classic Collection and Sonic Modern Collection announced for Switch GoNintendo · 7h ago
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