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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Sonic Superstars cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Sonic Superstars cover.jpg
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 2021|ref=<ref name="gamedata">{{Refcheck|user=MrScottyPieey|date=2023-10-17|comment=Examined the game data.}}</ref>|build=2021.3.25f1}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Hedgehog Engine|name=Hedgehog Engine 2|Digital Artbook}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 17, 2023}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 17, 2023}}
 
|reception    =  
 
|reception    =  
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|link|rating}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|sonic-superstars|}}
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|15199/sonic-superstars|73}}
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|sonic-superstars|rating}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|sonic-superstars|77}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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|official site= https://sonicsuperstars.com
 
|official site= https://sonicsuperstars.com
 
|hltb        = 129786
 
|hltb        = 129786
|igdb        = <!-- Only needs to be set if there is no IGDB reception row -->
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|igdb        = sonic-superstars
 
|lutris      =  
 
|lutris      =  
|mobygames    =  
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|mobygames    = 210305
 
|steamdb      =
 
|steamdb      =
 
|strategywiki = Sonic Superstars
 
|strategywiki = Sonic Superstars
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| EGS | sonic-superstars | EGS | | | Windows |}}
+
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Contains a download code without any disc. EU countries only.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/SonicTheHedgehog/comments/179z9dc/so_about_that_retail_pc_release_for_sonic/|title=Reddit post|date=2024-05-09}}</ref>| | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Steam | 2022670 | Steam | | | Windows |}}
+
{{Availability/row| EGS | sonic-superstars | EGS | [https://store.epicgames.com/p/sonic-superstars--deluxe-edition Digital Deluxe Edition] also available. | | Windows |}}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 2022670 | Steam | Digital Deluxe Edition also available. | | Windows |}}
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Denuvo||Epic Online Services}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://twitter.com/Axanery/status/1714142006983668207|title=Axanery on X: "Update: Sonic Superstars does indeed use Denuvo, therefore it uses... both Epic Games Online Services and Denuvo on Steam"|date=2022-10-16}}</ref>
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Denuvo}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fds29|date=2024-03-27|comment=[https://i.ibb.co/L91BtPb/image.png Scanned] with Detect It Easy.}}</ref>
 +
 
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
===[https://gamebanana.com/mods/479392 Fix Spin Dash Charge Unlimited Framerate]===
 +
{{++}} Fixes the Spin Dash not charging properly at frame rates higher than 60 FPS. Can be used with Vsync on or off.
 +
{{ii}} Windows 11 users may need to follow [https://gamebanana.com/posts/11249515 these steps] to get this mod working.
  
 
==Monetization==
 
==Monetization==
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|free-to-grind      =  
 
|free-to-grind      =  
 
|loot box            =  
 
|loot box            =  
|none                = None
+
|none                =  
 
|player trading      =  
 
|player trading      =  
|time-limited        =  
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|time-limited        = Players who pre-ordered the game were able to receive the LEGO Eggman skin.
 
|unlock              =  
 
|unlock              =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
<!-- DLC rows goes below: -->
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{{DLC/row| Modern Amy Costume | Changes classic Amy Rose's appearance to use her modern design's dress.<br>Also available for free to players who subscribed to Sega's newsletter before October 24, 2023. | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Digital Artbook and Mini Original Soundtrack | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Extra Content Pack | Contains a Sonic Rabbit skin, Mecha Sonic skin for Battle Mode, and bonus main menu wallpapers.<br>Included as part of the Digital Deluxe Edition. | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| LEGO Eggman | Changes Dr. Eggman's apperance to resemble a LEGO minifigure.<br>Exclusive to pre-orders. | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| LEGO Fun Pack | Contains LEGO minifigure skins for Tails, Knuckles and Amy, and additional LEGO stages for Battle Mode.<br>Included as part of the Digital Deluxe Edition. | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| LEGO Sonic | Changes Sonic the Hedgehog's appearance to resemble a LEGO minifigure.<br>Free. | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Sonic Holiday Costume | Adds a Santa Claus costume to Sonic the Hedgehog's apperance.<br>Free. | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Shadow Costume for Sonic | Adds a Shadow the Hedgehog onesie to Sonic the Hedgehog's appearance.<br>Free. | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{--}} The Windows version does not include the Comic Book Skin Pack{{note|This DLC was inadvertently made available for free on Steam for a brief period when the game launched, but was quickly rescinded.}} and Retro Diner Style Amy Costume DLC, which are only available for consoles through special promotions from Kroger (US)/Amazon (UK and Japan) and IHOP (US) respectively.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\sega co. ltd\SonicSuperstars\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/saves|Windows|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Epic Games Launcher|}}
 +
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|appdata}}\SEGA\SonicSuperstars\Steam\{{p|uid}}\SonicSuperstarsStoryData.bin | {{p|appdata}}\SEGA\SonicSuperstars\Steam\{{p|uid}}\SonicSuperstarsSystemData.bin | {{p|appdata}}\SEGA\SonicSuperstars\Steam\{{p|uid}}\SonicSuperstarsTimeAttackData_*.bin}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|origin                    =  
 
|origin                    =  
 
|origin notes              =  
 
|origin notes              =  
|steam cloud              = unknown
+
|steam cloud              = true
 
|steam cloud notes        =  
 
|steam cloud notes        =  
 
|ubisoft connect          =  
 
|ubisoft connect          =  
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==Video==
 
==Video==
 +
{{Image|Sonic Superstars Graphics Settings.png|Graphic settings}}
 
{{Video
 
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
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|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
|ultrawidescreen            = true
+
|ultrawidescreen            = false
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
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|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
|antialiasing              = true
+
|antialiasing              = limited
|antialiasing notes        =  
+
|antialiasing notes        = On/off toggle. Unknown method.
 
|upscaling                  = false
 
|upscaling                  = false
 
|upscaling tech            =  
 
|upscaling tech            =  
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|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
|120 fps                    = true
+
|120 fps                    = limited
|120 fps notes              =  
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|120 fps notes              = See [[#https://gamebanana.com/mods/479392|Fix Spin Dash Charge Unlimited Framerate]].
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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==Input==
 
==Input==
 +
{{Image|Sonic Superstars Controller Settings.png|Controller settings}}
 
{{Input
 
{{Input
|key remap                = unknown
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|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
|acceleration option      = unknown
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|acceleration option      = n/a
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
+
|mouse sensitivity        = n/a
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
|mouse menu                = unknown
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|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
+
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
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|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
|controller remap          = unknown
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|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
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|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
|xinput controllers        = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|dualshock 4              = true
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|dualshock prompts        = true
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
 
|dualshock prompts notes  =  
 
|light bar support        = unknown
 
|light bar support        = unknown
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|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts notes =  
|other controllers        = unknown
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|other controllers        = true
 
|other controllers notes  =  
 
|other controllers notes  =  
|other button prompts      = unknown
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|other button prompts      = Nintendo
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
|controller hotplug        = unknown
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|button prompts            = Xbox, DualShock, Nintendo
 +
|button prompts notes      = The "'''Button Icon'''" setting allows manually selecting between [[Controller:Xbox Wireless Controller|Xbox Wireless]], [[Controller:DualShock 4|DualShock 4]], or [[Controller:Nintendo Switch Pro Controller|Nintendo Switch]] controller prompts.
 +
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 
|simultaneous input        = unknown
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|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
<gallery>
 +
Sonic Superstars Gameplay Controls (Gamepad).png|Gameplay controls (gamepad layout)
 +
Sonic Superstars Menu Controls (Gamepad).png|Menu controls (gamepad layout)
 +
Sonic Superstars Gameplay Controls (Keyboard).png|Gameplay controls (keyboard layout)
 +
Sonic Superstars Menu Controls (Keyboard).png|Menu controls (keyboard layout)
 +
</gallery>
  
 
==Audio==
 
==Audio==
 +
{{Image|Sonic Superstars Sound Settings.png|Sound settings}}
 
{{Audio
 
{{Audio
|separate volume          = unknown
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|separate volume          = true
|separate volume notes    =  
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|separate volume notes    = BGM, Sound effects
 
|surround sound            = unknown
 
|surround sound            = unknown
 
|surround sound notes      =  
 
|surround sound notes      =  
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
|closed captions          = unknown
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost        = unknown
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|mute on focus lost        = true
 
|mute on focus lost notes  =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes  =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
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{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{Image|SonicSuperstarsLanguage.png|Text language settings}}
 
{{ii}} The game has no voiceover akin to the Mega Drive games.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/sonic-superstars-developers-interview|title=|date=2023-06-14}}</ref>
 
{{ii}} The game has no voiceover akin to the Mega Drive games.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/sonic-superstars-developers-interview|title=|date=2023-06-14}}</ref>
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
  |subtitles = true
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  |subtitles = n/a
  |notes    = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://asia.sega.com/SonicSuperStars/en/#spec|title=Official website|date=2023-06-14}}</ref>
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  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |ref      =  
 
  |ref      =  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
  |subtitles = true
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  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
  |subtitles = true
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  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
  |subtitles = true
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  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
  |subtitles = true
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  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
  |subtitles = true
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  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
  |subtitles = true
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  |subtitles = n/a
  |notes    = Includes a normal Japanese option (labeled {{code|日本語}}) and a simplified, kana only option (labeled {{code|にほんご}}).
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  |notes    = Includes a normal Japanese option (labeled '''日本語''') and a simplified, kana only option (labeled '''にほんご''').
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |ref      =  
 
  |ref      =  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
  |subtitles = true
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  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
  |subtitles = true
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  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |ref      =  
 
  |ref      =  
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Portuguese
 +
|interface = hackable
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Fan translation by Shadow Side.<br>[https://www.nexusmods.com/sonicsuperstars/mods/1 Nexus Mods download.]<br>[https://gamebanana.com/mods/476264 GameBanana download.]
 +
|fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
  |subtitles = true
+
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
  |subtitles = true
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  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
  |subtitles = true
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  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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  |interface = true
 
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
  |subtitles = true
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  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|local play modes    = Co-op
 
|local play modes    = Co-op
 
|local play notes    = Battle Mode
 
|local play notes    = Battle Mode
|lan play            = unknown
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|lan play            = false
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play players    =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
|online play          = true
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|online play          = limited
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
|online play notes    = Battle Mode
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|online play notes    = Battle Mode only.
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      =  
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|direct3d versions      = 11.1
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|physics          =  
 
|physics          =  
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
|audio            =  
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|audio            = CRI ADX
|audio notes      =  
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|audio notes      = <ref name=cricheck>{{Refcheck|user=Fds29|date=2023-10-17|comment=USM videos and HCA encoded audio files are present in the Streaming Assets directory. CRIWARE is mentioned in the credits.}}</ref>
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
|cutscenes        =  
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|cutscenes        = CRI Movie
|cutscenes notes  =  
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|cutscenes notes  = <ref name=cricheck></ref>
|multiplayer      =  
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|multiplayer      = Epic Online Services
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|multiplayer notes=  
 
|anticheat        =  
 
|anticheat        =  
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==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
|OSfamily = Windows|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/2022670/Sonic_Superstars/|title=Steam page|date=2023-08-23}}</ref>
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|OSfamily = Windows
  
 
|minOS    = 10, 11
 
|minOS    = 10, 11

Latest revision as of 06:46, 9 May 2024

Sonic Superstars
Sonic Superstars cover
Developers
Arzest
Sonic Team
Publishers
Sega
Engines
Unity 2021[Note 1]
Digital Artbook Hedgehog Engine 2
Release dates
Windows October 17, 2023
Reception
OpenCritic 73
IGDB 77
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Side view, Scrolling
Genres Platform
Art styles Cartoon
Series Sonic the Hedgehog
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Sonic the Hedgehog fangames (series)
Sonic CD 1995
Sonic's Schoolhouse 1996
Sonic 3D Blast (series)
Sonic & Knuckles Collection 1997
Sonic R (series)
Sonic Adventure (series)
Sonic Heroes 2004
Sonic Mega Collection Plus 2006
Sonic Riders 2006
Sonic Racing (series)
Sonic the Hedgehog 2010
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine 2010
Sonic Spinball 2010
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 2011
Sonic 3 & Knuckles 2011
Sonic Generations 2011
Sonic CD (2012) 2012
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I 2012
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II 2012
Sonic Dash 2014
Sonic Lost World 2015
Sonic Mania 2017
Sonic Forces 2017
Sonic the Hedgehog (Mobile Decompilation) 2021
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Mobile Decompilation) 2021
Sonic Colors: Ultimate 2021
Sonic Origins 2022
Sonic Frontiers 2022
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog 2023
Sonic Superstars 2023
Sonic Dream Team 2023
Sonic X Shadow Generations 2024

Sonic Superstars is a singleplayer and multiplayer side view and scrolling platform game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Contains a download code without any disc. EU countries only.[2]
Windows
Epic Games Store
Epic Games Launcher
Digital Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
Steam
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Digital Deluxe Edition also available.
Windows
All versions require Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.[3]

Essential improvements

Fix Spin Dash Charge Unlimited Framerate

Fixes the Spin Dash not charging properly at frame rates higher than 60 FPS. Can be used with Vsync on or off.
Windows 11 users may need to follow these steps to get this mod working.

Monetization

Type Notes
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Time-limited Players who pre-ordered the game were able to receive the LEGO Eggman skin.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Modern Amy Costume Changes classic Amy Rose's appearance to use her modern design's dress.
Also available for free to players who subscribed to Sega's newsletter before October 24, 2023.
Windows
Digital Artbook and Mini Original Soundtrack
Windows
Extra Content Pack Contains a Sonic Rabbit skin, Mecha Sonic skin for Battle Mode, and bonus main menu wallpapers.
Included as part of the Digital Deluxe Edition.
Windows
LEGO Eggman Changes Dr. Eggman's apperance to resemble a LEGO minifigure.
Exclusive to pre-orders.
Windows
LEGO Fun Pack Contains LEGO minifigure skins for Tails, Knuckles and Amy, and additional LEGO stages for Battle Mode.
Included as part of the Digital Deluxe Edition.
Windows
LEGO Sonic Changes Sonic the Hedgehog's appearance to resemble a LEGO minifigure.
Free.
Windows
Sonic Holiday Costume Adds a Santa Claus costume to Sonic the Hedgehog's apperance.
Free.
Windows
Shadow Costume for Sonic Adds a Shadow the Hedgehog onesie to Sonic the Hedgehog's appearance.
Free.
Windows
The Windows version does not include the Comic Book Skin Pack[Note 2] and Retro Diner Style Amy Costume DLC, which are only available for consoles through special promotions from Kroger (US)/Amazon (UK and Japan) and IHOP (US) respectively.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\sega co. ltd\SonicSuperstars\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2022670/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game data location

System Location
Epic Games Launcher
Steam %APPDATA%\SEGA\SonicSuperstars\Steam\<user-id>\SonicSuperstarsStoryData.bin
%APPDATA%\SEGA\SonicSuperstars\Steam\<user-id>\SonicSuperstarsSystemData.bin
%APPDATA%\SEGA\SonicSuperstars\Steam\<user-id>\SonicSuperstarsTimeAttackData_*.bin
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2022670/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphic settings
Graphic settings

The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.

Input

Controller settings
Controller settings

Audio

Sound settings
Sound settings

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
BGM, Sound effects
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Text language settings
Text language settings
The game has no voiceover akin to the Mega Drive games.[4]
Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Includes a normal Japanese option (labeled 日本語) and a simplified, kana only option (labeled にほんご).
Korean
Polish
Portuguese
Fan translation by Shadow Side.
Nexus Mods download.
GameBanana download.
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Thai

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
4 Co-op
Battle Mode
LAN play
Online play
Battle Mode only.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11.1
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio CRI ADX [5]
Cutscenes CRI Movie [5]
Multiplayer Epic Online Services

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10, 11
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i5-2300
AMD FX-4350
System memory (RAM) 6 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 20 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GTS 450
ATI Radeon HD 5770
1 GB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible
A 64-bit operating system is required.


Notes

  1. Unity engine build: 2021.3.25f1[1]
  2. This DLC was inadvertently made available for free on Steam for a brief period when the game launched, but was quickly rescinded.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. Verified by User:MrScottyPieey on 2023-10-17
    Examined the game data.
  2. Reddit post - last accessed on 2024-05-09
  3. Verified by User:Fds29 on 2024-03-27
    Scanned with Detect It Easy.
  4. [1] - last accessed on 2023-06-14
  5. 5.0 5.1 Verified by User:Fds29 on 2023-10-17
    USM videos and HCA encoded audio files are present in the Streaming Assets directory. CRIWARE is mentioned in the credits.