Mastering the controls is your first step to becoming a hero in Sonic Forces. The game features distinct control schemes for Modern Sonic, Classic Sonic, and your custom Avatar. While there are similarities, each character has unique abilities and movement options that require different button inputs. Familiarize yourself with these to maximize your speed and combat effectiveness. We'll break down the default controls for each character type across various platforms, though these can often be customized in the game's options menu.
Modern Sonic Controls:
- Left Stick/D-Pad: Move
- A/X (Jump): Jump, Double Jump
- B/Circle (Boost): Boost (consumes Boost Gauge)
- X/Square (Homing Attack): Target and attack enemies/springs
- Y/Triangle (Stomp): Ground Pound
- L1/LB (Quick Step Left): Dodge left
- R1/RB (Quick Step Right): Dodge right
Classic Sonic Controls:
- Left Stick/D-Pad: Move
- A/X (Jump): Jump, Spin Jump
- B/Circle (Spin Dash): Charge and release for a burst of speed
Avatar Controls:
- Left Stick/D-Pad: Move
- A/X (Jump): Jump, Double Jump
- B/Circle (Wispon Ability): Activates equipped Wispon's special ability
- X/Square (Homing Attack): Target and attack enemies/springs
- Y/Triangle (Stomp): Ground Pound
- L1/LB (Quick Step Left): Dodge left
- R1/RB (Quick Step Right): Dodge right
- R2/RT (Wispon Attack): Fires/activates primary Wispon attack
Practice these controls in the early stages to build muscle memory. The fluidity of movement is key to achieving high ranks and finding hidden paths.