Sega and Sonic Team’s recently releasedSonic Frontierswill be getting a host of free DLC updates throughout the upcoming months. This is the latest mainline 3DSonicgame afterSonic Forces, and whilecritics have been mixed on the blue hedgehog’s latest outing, fans have been overjoyed and celebrating its release. Boasting an already impressive amount of content for most players to experience, some of the most praised aspects of it have been the exploration, sense of speed, and storytelling, while criticisms have been leveled against its technical aspects.However, one aspect of the game that some may have felt was lacking was the customization of Sonic’s outfits, with the only options being announced shortly before the game’s release. These were the fan-favoriteSoap Shoes fromSonic Adventure 2,along with a crossover costume withMonster Hunterthat gave Sonic a set of Rathalos and Felyne Rathalos-themed outfits. While these initial options might seem lacking, it seems the game will be getting more free DLC in the future.RELATED:Sonic Frontiers Breaks Franchise Concurrent Players Record on SteamThis update was revealed in a press release from Sega itself, which came shortly after theSonic FrontiersMonster HunterDLChad dropped. In this, it states that Sega will be supporting the game with multiple content updates that will be free to all players. This press release specifically notes that this set of updates has started already, with theMonster HunterCollaboration pack being the first of them.
This should be good news forSonic Frontiersfans, as the game’s Extras menu only having a scant amount of costume options might be a little bit lacking, but these updates should help extend its shelf life. It could possibly add highly requested costume options such as Sonic’s outfit fromSonic Ridersor Chip’s Bracelet fromSonic Unleashed. Other crossover costumes such as an outfit based on Joker’s Phantom Thief attire fromPersona 5or Beat’s clothes fromJet Set Radiocould be possible as well.
This set of updates will be continuing throughout 2023, so it’s likely thatSonic Frontiers' potential DLCcould be adding some other features and not just costumes. These updates could possibly add some QOL improvements as well as extra content like a Theater or Boss Rush mode. It’s also possible that more open-zone Islands could be added in the future, though this is all speculation at this time until more information is given.
Sonic Frontiersis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
