In Sonic Frontiers, Cyber Space Portals are essential gateways to linear, 3D Sonic-style levels inspired by past games. To access these levels, you’ll need to collect Portal Gears and locate the portals themselves across the Starfall Islands. This guide details the exact locations of all Cyber Space Portals on each island, along with their corresponding level names and S-rank time records.
Kronos Island Cyber Space Portals
Kronos Island serves as the introductory zone, featuring basic platforming challenges and fundamental collectible types. There are seven Cyber Space Portals to find here.
- Cyber Space Portal 1-1 (Green Hill – Daytime)
- Location: Southeastern part of the smaller land mass.
- S-Rank Time: 00:43.00
- Details: This is a tutorial stage inspired by Windmill Isle Daytime Act 1 from Sonic Unleashed.
- Cyber Space Portal 1-2 (Sky Sanctuary – Daytime)
- Location: East side of the smaller land mass.
- S-Rank Time: 00:55.00
- Details: Inspired by Windmill Isle Daytime Act 2 from Sonic Unleashed (3D sections). Watch out for thorns near the goal.
- Cyber Space Portal 1-3 (City – Sunset)
- Location: Southern part of the larger land mass.
- S-Rank Time: 01:00.00
- Details: A side-scrolling level where visibility can be challenging. Focus on Red Star Rings.
- Cyber Space Portal 1-4 (Green Hill – Sunset)
- Location: Slightly north of Portal 1-3, almost in the center of the larger land mass.
- S-Rank Time: 01:15.00
- Details: Inspired by Green Hill Act 2 from Sonic Generations (3D sections). Relatively straightforward for an S-rank.
- Cyber Space Portal 1-5 (Chemical Plant)
- Location: Slightly north of Portal 1-4.
- S-Rank Time: 01:15.00
- Details: Inspired by Chemical Plant Act 2 from Sonic Generations (3D sections). Utilize acceleration and rails while avoiding enemies.
- Cyber Space Portal 1-6 (Green Hill – Daytime)
- Location: To the west of Portal 1-5, on the western side of the larger land mass.
- S-Rank Time: 01:15.00
- Details: Inspired by Green Hill Act 1 from Sonic Generations. Consider taking the upper path for S-ranks due to many enemies and thorns.
- Cyber Space Portal 1-7 (City – Nighttime)
- Location: To the south of Portal 1-6, just off the coast.
- S-Rank Time: 01:25.00
- Details: Inspired by City Escape from Sonic Adventure 2. Generally easy to S-rank, but avoid falling.
Ares Island Cyber Space Portals
Ares Island escalates the difficulty with more complex Guardian encounters and advanced Cyber Space portals. There are seven portals on this island.
- Cyber Space Portal 2-1 (Green Hill – Sunset)
- Location: Nearly at the center of the map, slightly on the southern part of the main land mass.
- S-Rank Time: 01:40.00
- Details: An easy level for S-rank. Use rails to dash and prepare for a narrow platform near the goal.
- Cyber Space Portal 2-2 (Sky Sanctuary – Daytime)
- Location: The southernmost part of the region, located on one of the smaller land masses.
- S-Rank Time: 00:55.00
- Details: Features moving platforms and thorns near the start. May require multiple attempts for coin and Red Star Ring collection.
- Cyber Space Portal 2-3 (Chemical Plant)
- Location: Northwest from Portal 2-1.
- S-Rank Time: 00:55.00
- Details: Challenging for S-rank; requires quick cannon operation. Take the upper route in the middle section for speed.
- Cyber Space Portal 2-4 (Chemical Plant)
- Location: When going northwest from Portal 2-1, you’ll find this portal before reaching Portal 2-3.
- S-Rank Time: 01:10.00
- Details: Another easy S-rank. Follow the path, launch Sonic upwards, and use rails and bars to finish quickly.
- Cyber Space Portal 2-5 (Green Hill – Daytime)
- Location: On the western side of the region. Going west from Portal 2-4 will bring you nearby.
- S-Rank Time: 01:10.00
- Details: Challenging for S-rank due to timed jumps and obstacles. Use moving bars and clouds to ascend and traverse. Evade thorns and hit the blue button after the midpoint.
- Cyber Space Portal 2-6 (Green Hill – Daytime)
- Location: On the northern part of the region, northwest from Portal 2-3.
- S-Rank Time: 02:25.00
- Details: A relatively linear level. Maintain acceleration on rails and use momentum for spring propellers. Avoid enemies and obstacles on upper sections.
- Cyber Space Portal 2-7 (Sky Sanctuary – Daytime)
- Location: North from Portal 2-3, located in the northernmost part of the region on one of the smaller landmasses.
- S-Rank Time: 01:30.00
- Details: Difficult to S-rank due to pitfalls and enemies from the start. Dash continuously as red-marked white platforms and green pathways will slowly drop.
Chaos Island Cyber Space Portals
Chaos Island introduces environmental hazards and multi-layered puzzle sequences. There are seven Cyber Space Portals on Chaos Island.
- Cyber Space Portal 3-1:
- Location: South on the main land mass.
- Cyber Space Portal 3-2:
- Location: At the center of the region.
- Cyber Space Portal 3-3:
- Location: Off west on a smaller land mass, slightly going south.
- Cyber Space Portal 3-4:
- Location: Northeast of Portal 3-2, just slightly north on the main land mass.
- Cyber Space Portal 3-5:
- Location: Northwest of Portal 3-2 on a smaller land mass.
- Cyber Space Portal 3-6:
- Location: Northernmost part of the map, closer to the west side. Going north from Portal 3-5 will lead you there.
- Cyber Space Portal 3-7:
- Location: On the northeast part of the map. Going west from Portal 3-4 and slightly up will take you there.
Ouranos Island Cyber Space Portals
Ouranos Island represents the culmination of the adventure, featuring the most challenging content and rare collectibles. This island has nine Cyber Space Portals.
- Cyber Space Portal 4-1:
- Location: On the eastern of the main land mass.
- Cyber Space Portal 4-2:
- Location: On the southeastern part of the main land mass. Traveling southeast from Portal 4-1 will bring you there.
- Cyber Space Portal 4-3:
- Location: Near the center of the map, slightly to the west.
- Cyber Space Portal 4-4:
- Location: On the western side of the smaller land mass.
- Cyber Space Portal 4-5:
- Location: On the eastern side of the smaller land mass in the northeast-most part of the map.
- Cyber Space Portal 4-6:
- Location: On the western side of the larger land mass, slightly to the south. Going southwest from Portal 4-3 will bring you there.
- Cyber Space Portal 4-7:
- Location: On the western side of the larger land mass to the north. Traveling northwest from Portal 4-6 takes you there.
- Cyber Space Portal 4-8:
- Location: Go southeast from Portal 4-6.
- Cyber Space Portal 4-9:
- Location: Go southwest from Portal 4-6. Located on the southeast-most part of the map.
FAQ
What are Cyber Space Portals? Cyber Space Portals are gateways in Sonic Frontiers that lead to linear, 3D Sonic-style levels. These levels are often inspired by previous Sonic games like Green Hill, Sky Sanctuary, and Chemical Plant.
How do I access Cyber Space levels? To enter a Cyber Space level, you need to find its corresponding portal on one of the Starfall Islands and have enough Portal Gears.
What are the different islands that contain Cyber Space Portals? Cyber Space Portals are found on Kronos Island, Ares Island, Chaos Island, and Ouranos Island. Rhea Island does not contain any Cyber Space Portals.
What is the “Perfect Run” trophy? The “Perfect Run” trophy is unlocked by completing all missions within one Cyber Space area.
What is the “Superior Ranking” trophy? The “Superior Ranking” trophy is unlocked the first time you achieve an S-rank time in a Cyber Space area.