Image: SEGA
Update [Wed 9th Sep 2026, 6:55am]: Following Sega’s announcement in June, physical listings for the “Classic” and “Modern” Sonic collections have now appeared online.
Here’s a first look at the box art via Canadian distributor PNP Games. According to its site, these collections are estimated to ship later this year, with pre-orders now live.
PHP Games:
Classic Sonic Collection SWITCH $69.99 CAD (~$50 USD) SHIPPED FREE!*
(Includes Mania, Origins, and Superstars)
Modern Sonic Collection SWITCH $69.99 CAD (~$50 USD)*
(Includes Forces, Colors Ultimate, and Frontiers)
Both Release Oct 20th, 2026.
*Free shipping on orders of $65 CAD or more within Canada / USA.
Images: via PNP Games / SEGA
As noted on the box art, these physical releases come with a 35th anniversary logo patch and reversible cover sheets. You can find out more about the games in these Sonic collections in the original story below.
Original Story: [Wed 24th Jun, 2026 00:30 BST]:
As part of Sonic the Hedgehog‘s 35th birthday celebrations, Sega has this week announced not one but two retro game collections. Both collections bundle together previously released titles on the Switch.
First up is the Classic Sonic Collection for $49.99 USD and it’s launching on the Switch in October 2026. According to the official PR, this physical edition will include a reversible 35th anniversary cover sheet. Here are the games included:
Classic Sonic Collection
And then there’s the Modern Sonic Collection, which is also priced at $49.99 USD and releasing October 2026. This physical edition includes a reversible anniversary cover sheet as well, and bundles the following titles together:
Modern Sonic Collection
So, if you don’t already have these games, these collections could be a way to catch up on Sonic’s past adventures. Sega has also shadow-dropped Sonic Frontiers – Definitive Edition for the Switch 2 this week.
When Sega shares more details about these Sonic collections for Switch, we’ll provide an update. Would you be interested in either of these collections? Let us know in the comments.
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Liam is a news writer and reviewer on Nintendo Life. He’s been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of many iconic video game characters.