Red Star Ring

For other uses of the term, see Red Star Ring (disambiguation). For the World Ring, see Red Ring (World Ring).

Red Star Ring
A Red Star Ring.
Appearances
First appearance	Sonic Colors
Appearances in other media	Archie Comics Sonic Boom
Statistics and overview
Purpose	Unlocking special bonuses Currency
Description	Unique red rings with a star in the middle.

Red Star Rings (レッドスターリング, Reddo Sutā Ringu^?), more commonly referred to as Red Rings and originally Special Rings, are unique Rings found in several games in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. Red Star Rings are often used to unlock special bonuses.

Game appearances

Sonic Colors

The Red Star Rings first appeared in both versions of Sonic Colors where they are named Special Rings. Five Special Rings are found in each level in both versions (except Terminal Velocity). Some of these Special Rings are located in easy locations while some will need the usage of a Color Power and some are in hard-to-reach locations. Special Rings will also give a Special Bonus of 30,000 points. In the DS version, if all are collected in an Area, pictures in the gallery are unlocked. When all of the Red Star Rings are collected in the DS version, Sonic unlocks the Infinite Boost. When all the Red Star Rings are collected in the Wii version, all the stages in Eggman's Sonic Simulator are unlocked. When all of the Sonic Simulator stages are completed, Super Sonic mode is unlocked.

Sonic Generations

In the console/PC version of Sonic Generations, these rings are referred to as Red Star Rings. In this game, there are five Red Star Rings in each Act. Collecting one unlocks music or concept art. If all the Red Star Rings are collected in an Act, one giant Red Star Ring will hover over the stage and a new Skill will be unlocked.

If the player talks to one of Sonic's rescued friends in the White Space when they have the icon of the Red Star Ring above them, they will give them a hint as to where their respective Act's Red Star Rings are.

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II

In Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II, one Red Star Ring appears per Act. In this game, the only purpose they serve is for 100% completion as well as an achievement/trophy.

Sonic Jump (2012)

In the 2012 remake of Sonic Jump, there are three Red Rings to collect in each act.

Sonic Dash

In Sonic Dash, Red Star Rings appear early along the first run of each day, but they can also still be obtained by completing certain objectives, or with real money and can be used to unlock new characters or to buy re-tries for whenever the player fails.

Sonic Lost World

A Red Star Ring radar

In Sonic Lost World, Red Star Rings are used to unlock extra content. Each Zone has five Red Star Rings to collect. Some Red Star Rings can be obtained only when Sonic uses the Parkour system or Color Powers and some of them come out of bound bells Sonic chases along from the Zone. Collecting all the Red Star Rings in the Wii U version of the game unlocks the World's Chaos Emerald. However in the Nintendo 3DS version of the game, collecting all the Red Rings in a World will unlock a Bonus Zone.

On the Wii U version of the game, the player can earn a Red Star Ring radar by completing any of Omochao's missions, which makes it easier to locate Red Star Rings.

Sonic Jump Fever

In Sonic Jump Fever, the Red Star Rings are collectible items placed in the Zones, although a limited number of these do so per day. They can also be obtained occasionally from Daily Rewards or from the Daily Spin. However, if the player equips him/herself with the Hero Rare Chao or Hero S-Rare Chao, it can reveal hidden Red Star Rings in the Zone. They are mainly used as the in-game currency to purchase Gold Rings or use the Spin (when the free Daily Spin or video to obtain a free spin are both unavailable). Red Star Rings can also be purchased by the player using real money.

Sonic Runners

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A campaign in Sonic Runners giving away free Red Star Rings.

In Sonic Runners, Red Star Rings serve as the game's premium currency. They can be earned in very small batches during runs or boss fights, but will mostly be received through daily bonuses and completing episodes. The player can spend Red Star Rings on playing the Premium Roulette to earn Chao and RC vehicles-based Buddies, or exchange them for Rings. During a stage, the player can continue a run through after losing once by paying five Red Star Rings.

Occasionally, the game had campaigns, sometimes in acknowledgement of certain events, that offered the player additional Red Star Rings if they logged in on Sonic Runners within a certain time period or completed certain tasks.

Sonic Forces: Speed Battle

In Sonic Forces: Speed Battle, Red Star Rings can be obtained from Free Chests which contain three Red Star Rings or can be purchased with real money. Red Star Rings can be used to purchase Gold Rings, Loot Chests or immediately unlock any acquired Victory Chests, bypassing the waiting time of unlocking the Chests. The Red Star Rings cost of unlocking the Victory Chests depends on which type of chest is being unlocked:

Type	Required no. of Red Star Rings
Silver Chest	20
Gold Chest	40
Platinum Chest	80
Diamond Chest	120

As of version 0.0.4, if there is a Victory Chest currently being unlocked, the cost of Red Star Rings required to immediately unlock it will decrease over time.

Sonic Forces

A Red Star Ring in Sonic Forces.

The Red Star Rings make an appearance in Sonic Forces. In this game, they reprise their roles as collectibles that can be obtained from the levels.

In other media

Archie Comics

Dr. Ellidy with a Red Star Ring.

In the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs published by Archie Comics, the Red Star Rings are unique Power Rings produced by a Lake of Rings. Unlike normal Power Rings, the Red Star Rings have much higher energy outputs, even allowing Nicole to transform into Overclocked Nicole.

Sonic Boom

In the Sonic Boom franchise, Red Star Rings appear in Sonic Dash 2: Sonic Boom where they serve the role as the game's premium currency, much like their mainstream counterparts.

Trivia

• According to Blaze, there are objects like the Red Star Rings in her world.
• In the console/PC version of Sonic Generations, when spoken to Rouge after receiving a few Red Star Rings, she will say that she is looking for "Teal Star Rings," suggesting that the Star Rings may come in multiple colors.

Gallery

Sprites

Sonic Colors (Wii version)

Models

Sonic Generations

A Red Star Ring model.

Screenshots

Gallery
Red Ring.jpg Sonic Colors (Wii) Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II. Red Star Ring radar at action in the Wii U version of Sonic Lost World. Sonic Forces

See also

• Special Ring
• Sonic Token
• Emblem
• Medals

References

Navigation templates to Red Star Ring

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Sonic Colors (Wii)

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Main article · Script · Credits · Glitches · Beta elements · Gallery · Re-releases (Ultimate)

*Appears only in the Wii version · ^Appears only in Sonic Colors: Ultimate
V·T·E · {{Colors (DS) info}} · Category

Sonic Generations (console/PC)

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Main article · Script · Staff · Glitches · Beta elements · Gallery · Re-releases (Sonic X Shadow)

*Appears in Sonic X Shadow Generations only
V·T·E · {{Generations (3DS) info}} · Category

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II

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Main article (Episode Metal) | Credits | Glitches | Beta elements | Gallery

Sonic Jump (2012)

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Main article | Staff | Gallery

Sonic Lost World (Wii U)

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Main article · Script · Beta elements · Credits · Glitches · Gallery · Re-releases (PC)

*Appears in the Wii U version only
V·T·E · {{Lost World (3DS) info}} · Category

Sonic Forces

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Main article · Script · Staff · Glitches · Manuals · Beta elements · Gallery

V·T·E · {{Speed Battle info}} · Category