Post-Game Content
Congratulations, Commander! You've successfully liberated the world from Eggman's tyranny. But the fight for freedom isn't over yet. Sonic Forces offers a wealth of post-game content to keep you boosting, grinding, and customizing long after the credits roll. Dive into these challenges to truly master the game and unlock everything it has to offer.
Clear Challenge Missions
The core of Sonic Forces' post-game lies in the extensive Clear Challenge Missions. These are specific objectives tied to replaying stages, often with unique constraints or goals. Completing them rewards you with several valuable items, including new Wispons, Avatar parts, and clothing. Access these missions from the main menu by navigating to the "Missions" section.
Types of Clear Challenges:
- Red Ring Missions: Collect all five Red Rings in a stage. These are often hidden in tricky spots or require precise platforming.
- Silver Moon Missions: Gather all Silver Moons. These are typically found off the beaten path or by using specific Wispon abilities.
- S-Rank Missions: Achieve an S-Rank on a stage. This requires a combination of speed, ring collection, and avoiding damage. Practice makes perfect!
- Time Attack Missions: Beat a stage within a specific time limit. Knowing the optimal routes and using quick-step maneuvers are crucial here.
- Ring Missions: Collect a certain number of rings in a stage. Explore every corner and destroy all enemies for maximum ring count.
- Enemy Missions: Defeat a specific number of enemies or all enemies in a stage. Wispons like the Lightning Whip or Cube are excellent for crowd control.
- No Damage Missions: Complete a stage without taking any damage. This is one of the toughest challenges, demanding flawless execution.
- Wispon Specific Missions: Complete a stage using only a particular Wispon. This forces you to adapt your playstyle and master each Wispon's unique abilities.
Strategies for Success:
- Master Your Avatar: Experiment with different Wispons and their Burst attacks. The Drill Wispon, for instance, is excellent for breaking through obstacles and finding hidden paths, while the Cube Wispon can create platforms for reaching high areas.
- Learn Stage Layouts: Replaying stages will help you memorize enemy placements, ring routes, and secret areas.
- use Burst Abilities: Don't forget your Wispon's Burst ability! These powerful attacks can clear enemies, destroy obstacles, or provide temporary buffs that are essential for certain challenges.
- Equip Helpful Skills: Check your Avatar's skill slots. Equipping skills like "Ring Bonus" or "Speed Boost" can give you an edge in certain missions.
- Practice, Practice, Practice: Some challenges, especially S-Rank and No Damage runs, will require multiple attempts. Don't get discouraged!
SOS Missions
Beyond the standard Clear Challenges, you'll encounter SOS Missions. These are special requests from other players (or AI-generated requests if you're offline) that appear periodically on the World Map. Completing an SOS Mission for another player will grant you bonus rewards, often including rare Avatar parts or Wispon modifications. These missions typically involve replaying a specific stage with a unique objective, similar to Clear Challenges, but with an added social element.
- How to Access: Look for the "SOS" icon on the World Map. Select it to view the mission details.
- Rewards: Successful completion often yields unique clothing items, Wispon parts, or a significant amount of rings.
- Contribution: By completing SOS Missions, you're not only helping yourself but also contributing to the global effort against Eggman's remnants!
Collecting All Avatar Parts and Clothing
A significant portion of the post-game experience revolves around customizing your Avatar. There are hundreds of different clothing items, accessories, and body parts to collect. These are primarily earned through:
- Clear Challenge Missions: Many challenges specifically reward new Avatar gear.
- SOS Missions: These are a great source for exclusive or rare customization options.
- Daily Missions: Check the daily missions for opportunities to earn new items.
- Ranking Rewards: Achieving high scores in stages can sometimes unlock special items.
visit the "Avatar Customization" menu frequently to see your new unlocks and experiment with different looks!
Unlocking All Wispons
While you acquire several Wispons during the main story, there are additional Wispons and Wispon variations to unlock post-game. These are typically tied to completing specific Clear Challenge Missions or reaching certain milestones. Each Wispon offers a unique playstyle and Burst ability, making them invaluable for tackling different challenges.
- Wispon Examples: Keep an eye out for powerful variants like the Drill Wispon Omega or the Burst Wispon Gamma, which offer enhanced stats and abilities.
- Location: Check the rewards for Clear Challenge Missions to see which ones offer new Wispons.
Achieving 100% Completion
For the true completionist, reaching 100% in Sonic Forces means:
- Completing all 30 main story stages.
- Achieving an S-Rank on every stage.
- Collecting all Red Rings and Silver Moons in every stage.
- Completing all Clear Challenge Missions.
- Unlocking all Avatar parts and clothing items.
- Unlocking all Wispons and their variations.
This will require dedication and mastery of all three playstyles (Modern Sonic, Classic Sonic, and Avatar). Good luck, Commander!