Sonic Colors Ultimate (Switch): Software updates (latest: Ver. 3.0.0)

On this page, you will find all there is to know about the various Software updates for Sonic Colors Ultimate on Nintendo Switch (originally released on September 7th 2021 in Europe and North America, and September 9th 2021 in Japan)!

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Sonic Colors Ultimate – Ver. 3.0.0

• Release date: December 15th 2021 (North America, Europe) / December 16th 2021 (Japan)
• Patch notes:

• Celebration Pack
  • New free customizable content for Sonic, including:
    • Burst Shoes 
    • Burst Gloves
    • Fireworks Boost 
    • Fireworks Aura
• Quality of Life Updates
  • Ultimate mix / Original music soundtrack toggle
  • Full screen boost blur effect on/off toggle
  • Tails navigation on/off toggle
  • Full screen movie playback from the options satellite
  • Improved visibility for Cyan Wisp targeting line 
• General Fixes 
  • Improved stability on all platforms
  • Updates to specific enemy attack speeds
  • Improved Green Hover Wisp ring dash functionality
  • Improved visibility of Big Chaser attack visual effects (for Nintendo Switch specifically)
  • Various bug fixes throughout the game

• Additional notes: none.
• Source: SEGA PR

Sonic Colors Ultimate – Ver. 2.6.0

• Release date: November 22nd 2021 (North America, Europe) / November 23rd 2021 (Japan)
• Patch notes:

• Improved stability
• Updates to the save-game system
• Audio mix improvements
• Music now loops in credits
• Eggman fireworks now appear at the end of Terminal Velocity
• Various bug fixes

• Additional notes: none.
• Source: SEGA (Twitter)

Sonic Colors Ultimate – Ver. ???

• Release date: September 14th 2021 (North America, Europe) / September 15th 2021 (Japan)
• Patch notes:

No patch notes available.

• Additional notes: none.
• Source: SEGA (Twitter)

How to download updates for Sonic Colors Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch?

To download the updates for Sonic Colors Ultimate, you have three options:

• let the console do its thing if you have automatic downloads activated, and didn’t completely turn it off

If not…

• try to launch the game from the Home Menu while being connected to the internet. You should get a prompt when doing so: simply follow the instructions on screen;

OR

• select the game > press either + or – to go to the Options page > select Software update > select Via the Internet.

To check that you have the latest version installed, simply select the game on the Home Menu, and press – or + to go to the Options: the version number is displayed just below the game title.