Review: Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition on Switch 2 is a comprehensive technical upgrade, but buying twice stings
Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition arrives on Switch 2 as an enhanced port of the original Switch release, featuring improved image quality and performance that leverage the console’s increased processing power. The release includes the Final Horizon story campaign alongside digital extras and allows players to carry over save progress from the original game.
However, the release is controversial due to its full-price pricing with no upgrade discount available for existing Switch owners. Players who already own the original version must purchase the Definitive Edition at full retail cost to access the technical enhancements, making the value proposition significantly better for new players than returning ones.
While the technical improvements represent a solid upgrade, the review notes that some graphical features are notably absent from the Definitive Edition despite the enhanced hardware capabilities of Switch 2. The comprehensive improvements in visual fidelity and frame rate performance stand out as the primary technical achievements of the port.