Sega delisting classic Sonic games in May ahead of Sonic Origins release

What’s that blue blur? Sega has removed some classic Sonic the Hedgehog titles that were available on digital storesfronts.

The publisher announced Tuesday that the four games included in the upcoming Sonic Origins collection will be delisted on May 20: Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD. Those who want to purchase those games legally after that date will mostly have to obtain them via Sonic Origins — and we say mostly because, as the publisher notes, there are a few Nintendo Switch-related exceptions.

The Sega Ages enhanced ports of Sonic and Sonic 2 that are available on the Nintendo Switch eShop will remain on sale, as will the version of Sonic 2 that is playable with the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass. All other ports (very nice) will be lost, just like Sonic fans’ hopes of a great game when a new one is out.

Sonic Origins arrives on consoles and PC on June 23 — a full month after the stand-alone version of its compiled games will be delisted.

Gotta download fast.