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features unused star constellations in the shape of happy and sad masks. Hidden & Beta Elements

: A matchmaking roulette game cut from Studiopolis. sonic-mania-game

During the development of , several early story drafts and pieces of unused content were conceptualized but eventually cut or modified for the final release. Early Story & Concepts features unused star constellations in the shape of

For a deep dive into these technical leftovers, you can check community-driven archives like The Cutting Room Floor or Sonic Retro . Early Story & Concepts For a deep dive

: Tails originally had a unique intro for Chemical Plant Zone where he would dry his fur after being hit by a chemical drop.

: Internally, the Lava Reef Zone boss area is referred to as "Act 3," and a corresponding title card sprite exists, suggesting some zones were originally planned to have more than two acts. Unused Objects :

: Players can still access a hidden Level Select and Debug Mode by using specific button combinations on the title screen or within the "No Save" menu.