Sonic Origins is coming this summer and Sega is getting ready to celebrate the release of the classic games but also taking steps to ensure people purchase the collection. As a result, Sega has announced that it will be delisting numerous versions of classic Sonic games starting on May 20th.
There will be some exceptions to this rule, and these include Sonic The Hedgehog 1 and 2’s Sega Ages versions on Switch, as well as Sonic 2 on the Sega Genesis app via Nintendo Switch Online expansion pass.
See the press release below
SEGA announced today that the company will delist the digital versions of the stand-alone titles that will be featured in the upcoming game, Sonic Origins on May 20, 2022.
This will include Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles and Sonic CD. There are a couple of exceptions – Sonic the Hedgehog 1 and 2 will remain playable via SEGA AGES on the Nintendo Switch and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 will still be playable via Sega Genesis on the Nintendo Switch Online +.