If your game is still on version 1.0.4 or 1.0.7, you are missing the "Amy" and "Knuckles in CD" content. To get the Sonic Origins update 110:
New Playable Character: Metal Sonic (Unlockable)
Challenge Tower
Expanded Music Player
Quality of Life & Switch-Specific Enhancements
Cosmetics & Customization
Accessibility
Achievements/Challenges
| Component | How to get | |-----------|-------------| | Base Sonic Origins | Buy digital or physical (original) | | Update 1.1.0 | Automatic when online | | Sonic Origins Plus DLC | Buy Plus Expansion Pack (eShop) OR buy Sonic Origins Plus physical cartridge | sonic origins update 110 dlc switch updated
Physical cartridge includes all DLC on-cartridge – no separate download needed beyond day-one patch.
Despite improvements, a few minor issues remain:
| Issue | Status | |-------|--------| | Sonic CD special stage frame drops (handheld mode) | Present – reduces to ~25 FPS | | Amy’s hammer glitch (infinite height when hitting certain badniks) | Not patched | | Game Gear games have input lag (approx. 3 frames) | Present – use “Performance” display mode to reduce |
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The paid Plus expansion adds the following:
Sonic Origins Version 1.10 Update: Everything You Need to Know The latest update for Sonic Origins , specifically version 1.10, focuses on refining the Sonic Origins Plus Expansion Pack
experience on the Nintendo Switch. This update addresses long-standing community feedback regarding visual filters, audio issues, and specific gameplay bugs across the remastered classics. Key Feature Additions
"Clean Filter" Toggle: Players can now turn off the "Clean Filter" in the Options Menu to enjoy sharp, "nearest neighbor" pixel rendering in Sonic 1, 2, 3 & Knuckles, CD, and all Game Gear titles. If your game is still on version 1
Mono Audio for Game Gear: A new toggle allows players to switch Game Gear sound to Mono, addressing the "double audio" issues found in previous versions.
Improved Screen Scaling: Game Gear titles now properly fill the provided screen space on the Switch. Gameplay & Character Fixes
Super Amy Improvements: Fixed "Super Amy" to ensure proper after-images while running and smoother movement in Sonic 2 Special Stages. Level Specific Fixes:
Flying Battery Zone: Spin-dashing into magnetic presses no longer causes instant death.
Metallic Madness Zone 2: Item box locations and contents have been corrected.
Quartz Quadrant Zone 2: Fixed a bug where Amy would disappear when the camera moved away.
New Controls: Players can now pause the game during the high-stakes Doomsday Zone. DLC & Expansion Content
If you haven't upgraded yet, the Plus Expansion Pack (available for $9.99) or the full Sonic Origins Plus bundle includes: New Playable Character: Metal Sonic (Unlockable)
Playable Amy Rose: Available for the first time ever in Sonic 1, 2, 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD.
Playable Knuckles: Now fully playable in Sonic CD with unique routes.
12 Game Gear Titles: Includes classics like Sonic Chaos, Tails Adventure, and Sonic Triple Trouble.
Bonus Modes: Includes the Classic Music Pack and Premium Fun Pack with Extreme Missions, Mirror Mode, and additional backgrounds.
Retailers like Target, Walmart, and the Nintendo eShop are currently offering the updated versions and DLC. Sonic Origins: Plus Expansion Pack for Nintendo Switch
Here is the content for the Sonic Origins update (Version 1.1.0 / “Update 110”) focusing on the DLC and the specific enhancements for the Nintendo Switch version.
This content is structured as a press release, patch notes, and social media copy.