Sonic 3C Delta (v1.1) is a comprehensive ROM hack of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles developed by Chainspike
: Changing character sprites, HUD elements, and color palettes to match the style found in Sonic 2 and the early Sonic 3 betas. Key Features of the v1.1 Update sonic 3c delta 11
| Feature | Original Sonic 3 (1994) | Sonic 3 & Knuckles (Retail) | | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Save System | Prone to random wipe | Stable | Hardened (Disaster-proof) | | Launch Base Zone | Has spinning spike glitch | Patched | Further optimized draw distance | | Competition Mode | 4 tracks | 8 tracks | 8 tracks + Time Attack data save | | File Size | 2 MB (16 Mbit) | 4 MB (32 Mbit) | 3.97 MB (Optimized) | | Hidden Palace Zone | Leftover data | No | Entirely scrubbed (No leftover code) | Sonic 3C Delta (v1
High above the clouds, Knuckles watched from a hidden ledge. His own reflection looked different—his fur a slightly different shade, his movements mimicking an older, more aggressive style. He didn't know why the world felt like a "Delta" version of itself, but he knew one thing: he had a duty to protect the Master Emerald, no matter which version of the story they were in. He didn't know why the world felt like
Hidden Palace Zone is the most famous scrapped level in Sonic history. While a version of it appeared in the final Sonic & Knuckles , the Delta 11 build offers a unique look at its evolution.
For players interested in experiencing this "what if" scenario, the v1.1 Update