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Sonic the Hedgehog 3<\/strong> has one of the most classic and notable soundtracks in video game history. But in the latest ‘definitive’ release of the game, included as one of several games in Sonic Origins<\/a><\/strong>, its full and classic music won’t be present. And with that confirmation, what was once one of gaming’s most enduring pieces of development gossip is confirmed to be at least partially true.\n<\/p>\n

I had been hoping that Sega might’ve resolved the issues around this soundtrack for this release, like many Sonic fans and game history nerds. The soundtrack has seemingly kept Sonic 3 from being re-released for many years now – so seeing it finally coming back seemed to suggest something had changed. <\/p>\n

This article was originally written before Sega had commented on the issue. Knowing the old story, VG247 reached out to Sega to ask, simply, if the full, original, Mega Drive\/Genesis soundtrack to Sonic 3 would be featured in Sonic Origins. The company acknowledged the query, but also declined to answer – never a good sign. A little over a month later, however, and Sega has finally spoken out – and confirmed our fears.<\/p>\n

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has one of the most classic and notable soundtracks in video game history. But in the latest ‘definitive’ release of the game, included as one of several games in Sonic Origins, its full and classic music won’t be present. And with that confirmation, what was once one of gaming’s most enduring pieces of development gossip is confirmed to be at least partially true. I had been hoping that Sega might’ve resolved the issues around this soundtrack for this release, like many Sonic fans and game history nerds. The soundtrack has seemingly kept Sonic 3 from being re-released for many years now – so seeing it finally coming back seemed to suggest something had changed. This article was originally written before Sega…<\/p>\n

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