To unlock all Cyber Space levels, you must progress through the main game, repairing portals on each island. The Cyber Space Challenge Mode, which features seven stages per island, becomes available after completing the main game.
Unlocking Individual Cyber Space Portals
Individual Cyber Space levels are accessed through portals scattered across the Starfall Islands. Repairing these portals is a core part of progressing through the game. Each island, including Kronos, Ares, Chaos, and Ouranos, has its own set of Cyber Space portals. The specific number of portals varies by island. For example, Kronos Island features at least seven distinct Cyber Space portals, each with its own unique level design and S-rank time requirements.
Successfully repairing all portals on an island will award you with a specific memory-related trophy, such as “Kronos Island Memories” for Kronos Island. These levels are inspired by classic Sonic stages, with some drawing directly from games like Sonic Unleashed and Sonic Generations. To achieve an S-rank in these levels, players must meet specific time requirements, which vary significantly from level to level. For instance, Cyber Space Portal 1-1 (Green Hill – Daytime) requires an S-rank time of 00:43.00, while Cyber Space Portal 1-7 (City – Nighttime) requires 01:25.00. Mastering these levels often involves utilizing acceleration, rails, and precise jumps while avoiding obstacles and enemies.
Accessing Cyber Space Challenge Mode
The Cyber Space Challenge Mode is a post-game feature introduced in the Sights, Sounds, and Speed Update for Sonic Frontiers. This mode becomes accessible only after you have completed the main story of the game. Once the main game is finished, you can find the Cyber Space Challenge option in the main menu.
In Cyber Space Challenge Mode, you will be tasked with completing a series of seven Cyber Space stages consecutively. The challenge is structured so that your accumulated time carries over from one stage to the next within an island’s challenge. For example, if you spend one minute on the first stage, the timer for the second stage will begin at one minute. To progress to the next island’s challenge within this mode, you need to achieve a final score of at least an A rank for all seven stages on the current island. The available challenges within this mode are categorized by the game’s main islands: Kronos Island, Ares Island, Chaos Island, Ouranos Island, and a cumulative “All Stages” challenge.
Cyber Space Challenge Mode Reward
The primary reward for completing the Cyber Space Challenge Mode is the Cyber Space Power Boost. To unlock this boost, you must first unlock all five challenge levels within the Cyber Space Challenge Mode. After all five levels are unlocked, you are required to earn at least an A rank across “All Stages” within the Cyber Space Challenge.
Once unlocked, the Cyber Space Power Boost significantly increases Sonic’s speed within Cyber Space levels. This boost can be activated or deactivated through the game’s options menu. Navigate to “Options,” then “Settings,” and toggle “Cyber Space Power Boost” to ON. It is important to note that, as of June 22, 2026, the Cyber Space Power Boost cannot be utilized in Arcade Mode. While it makes Sonic much faster and can nullify previous best times, mastering the challenge mode to earn it requires significant skill and S-ranking individual levels.
FAQ
What is the “All Stages” challenge in Cyber Space Challenge Mode? The “All Stages” challenge is a cumulative challenge within Cyber Space Challenge Mode where you play all available Cyber Space levels sequentially, with your time carrying over between stages.
Can I use the Cyber Space Power Boost in all game modes? No, the Cyber Space Power Boost can only be used in Cyber Space levels and is not available in Arcade Mode.
Do I need to S-rank every Cyber Space level to unlock Cyber Space Challenge Mode? No, you need to complete the main game to unlock Cyber Space Challenge Mode. To unlock the Cyber Space Power Boost reward within this mode, you need to unlock all five challenge levels and earn at least an A rank in the “All Stages” challenge.
How many Cyber Space levels are there per island in Cyber Space Challenge Mode? Each island’s challenge within Cyber Space Challenge Mode consists of seven Cyber Space stages.