Sonic Forces features three unique gameplay styles: Modern Sonic, Classic Sonic, and the customizable Avatar character.

This free story expansion focuses on Shadow the Hedgehog. It serves as a prequel to the main game, exploring the origins of the villain Infinite and Shadow's allegiance with Omega and Rouge.

| Exclusive Item | Description | | :--- | :--- | | | The physical "Bonus Edition" of Sonic Forces for Switch includes four exclusive art cards featuring artwork from the game. This is a physical, tangible item not included with digital purchases on other platforms. | | Controller Skin | Some editions of the Switch Bonus Edition included an exclusive controller skin. The skin's design transports you into Sonic's universe, featuring Sonic and the mysterious new villain, Infinite. | | SEGA-Themed In-Game Costumes | While the SEGA/ATLUS Pack DLC is available for purchase online on other platforms, it was included at no extra cost as a pack-in bonus for the physical Switch Bonus Edition. For many players, this made it effectively "exclusive" to the launch version of the game. |

Grants temporary invincibility and infinite boosting, though it disables leaderboard rankings for that run. How to Install Sonic Forces NSP, Updates, and DLC

A viral meme turned in-game item, the "Sanic" shirt allows you to dress your Custom Hero in the crudely drawn Sonic T-shirt.

(Free) : A prequel story expansion featuring Shadow the Hedgehog as a playable character in three new stages and over 10 Modern Sonic stages Super Sonic

: A free story expansion that serves as a prequel to the main game, featuring Shadow the Hedgehog as a playable character with three unique stages. Super Sonic DLC

Files that unlock both free promotional crossovers and paid cosmetic items. Critical Performance Updates: What Changed?

A fan-favorite meme turned into official DLC. This add-on gives your Custom Avatar a t-shirt featuring the iconic, poorly drawn "Sanic" internet meme. 4. Super Sonic DLC

A complete package is not just about the content, but also the quality of the experience. The Nintendo Switch version of Sonic Forces has notable technical differences compared to its counterparts on PC, PS4, and Xbox One, and it's important to understand them.