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== General information ==
== General Information ==
Sonic Adventure was originally released for the Sega Dreamcast on December 23, 1998. It has since been localized, re-released and ported to other platforms.
Sonic Adventure was originally released for the Sega Dreamcast on December 23, 1998. It has since been localized, re-released and ported to other platforms.


There are many versions of the game that are not compatible with each other, and the [[X-hax|community]] focuses on modding only specific versions. For a full list of versions, check the [[Sonic Adventure/List of builds|list of builds]].
There are many versions of the game that are not compatible with each other, and the [[X-hax|community]] focuses on modding only specific versions. For a full list of versions, check the [[Sonic Adventure/List of builds|list of builds]].


== Platforms and ports ==
== Platforms and Ports ==
The game is available on the following platforms under the following titles.  
The game is available on the following platforms under the following titles.  


* There are minor programming and feature differences between versions of the game on the same platform, and some bigger differences between platforms.  
* There are minor programming and feature differences between versions of the game on the same platform, and some bigger differences between platforms.  
* Although largely being the same game, "Sonic Adventure DX" and its derivatives in "Dreamcast Collection" contain a large amount of branding and asset differences in addition to programming changes from the original game.
* Although largely being the same game, "Sonic Adventure DX" and its derivatives in "Dreamcast Collection" contain a large amount of branding and asset differences in addition to programming changes from the original Dreamcast game.


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|SEGA Dreamcast
|SEGA Dreamcast
|Sonic Adventure
|Sonic Adventure
|SA1, SA1DC
|SA1, SA1 DC
|Data can be ripped. Mods can be made with the [[Dreamcast Image Builder]]. Code injection not available.
|Data can be ripped. Mods can be made with the [[Dreamcast Image Builder]]. Code injection not available.
Version best supported by tools: 1.005 (US Sega All Stars version with animated title screen).
Version best supported by tools: 1.005 (US Sega All Stars version with animated title screen).
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|Nintendo Gamecube
|Nintendo Gamecube
|Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut
|Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut
|SADXGC
|SADX GC
|Data can be ripped. Only basic file replacement can be done. Code injection not available.
|Data can be ripped. Only basic file replacement can be done. Code injection not available.
Required version: US.
Required version: US.
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|PC / Microsoft Windows (2004)
|PC / Microsoft Windows (2004)
|Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut
|Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut
|SADX, SADXPC,
|SADX, SADX PC,
SADX 2004
SADX 2004
|Main version for modding. Code injection is possible with the [[SADX Mod Loader]].
|Main version for modding. Code injection is possible with the [[SADX Mod Loader]].
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Can be converted to the moddable 2004 version with the [[SADX Mod Installer]].
Can be converted to the moddable 2004 version with the [[SADX Mod Installer]].
|-
|-
|Sony Playstation 3
|Sony PlayStation 3
|Sonic Adventure (Dreamcast Collection)
|Sonic Adventure (Dreamcast Collection)
|SADX PS3
|SADX PS3
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|Data for the [[SADX X360 prototype with symbols|X360 prototype]] can be ripped. Otherwise not supported.
|Data for the [[SADX X360 prototype with symbols|X360 prototype]] can be ripped. Otherwise not supported.
|}
|}
Want to add data ripping support for a version that isn't currently compatible? Help us make a [[Project Templates|project template]] for it!


== Installing mods ==
== Installing Mods ==
The 2004 PC port supports the [[SADX Mod Loader]]. The Steam version can be converted to the 2004 version. [[SADX Mod Installer]] can be used on both versions for easy mod installation.
The 2004 PC port supports the [[SADX Mod Loader]]. The Steam version can be converted to the 2004 version. [[SADX Mod Installer]] can be used on both versions for easy mod installation.


== Developing mods ==
== Developing Mods ==
Mods for the 2004 PC port can be made with the [[SA Tools]].
Mods for the 2004 PC port can be made with the [[SA Tools]].


== Useful information ==
{{SA1Navbox}}
Below are lists and other information that can be useful in modding SA1 and/or SADX.
 
[[Sonic Adventure/List of builds|List of game builds]]
 
[[Sonic Adventure/Texture Files|List of texture files]]
 
[[Sonic Adventure/Voice List|List of voice files]]

Latest revision as of 06:15, 18 October 2025

General Information

Sonic Adventure was originally released for the Sega Dreamcast on December 23, 1998. It has since been localized, re-released and ported to other platforms.

There are many versions of the game that are not compatible with each other, and the community focuses on modding only specific versions. For a full list of versions, check the list of builds.

Platforms and Ports

The game is available on the following platforms under the following titles.

  • There are minor programming and feature differences between versions of the game on the same platform, and some bigger differences between platforms.
  • Although largely being the same game, "Sonic Adventure DX" and its derivatives in "Dreamcast Collection" contain a large amount of branding and asset differences in addition to programming changes from the original Dreamcast game.
Platform Title Abbreviations Tool support
SEGA Dreamcast Sonic Adventure SA1, SA1 DC Data can be ripped. Mods can be made with the Dreamcast Image Builder. Code injection not available.

Version best supported by tools: 1.005 (US Sega All Stars version with animated title screen).

Nintendo Gamecube Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut SADX GC Data can be ripped. Only basic file replacement can be done. Code injection not available.

Required version: US.

PC / Microsoft Windows (2004) Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut SADX, SADX PC,

SADX 2004

Main version for modding. Code injection is possible with the SADX Mod Loader.

Required version: US (2004).

PC / Microsoft Windows / Steam (2011) Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut SADX Steam Data ripping, modding and code injection not available.

Can be converted to the moddable 2004 version with the SADX Mod Installer.

Sony PlayStation 3 Sonic Adventure (Dreamcast Collection) SADX PS3 Not supported.
Microsoft Xbox 360 Sonic Adventure (Dreamcast Collection) SADX X360 Data for the X360 prototype can be ripped. Otherwise not supported.

Want to add data ripping support for a version that isn't currently compatible? Help us make a project template for it!

Installing Mods

The 2004 PC port supports the SADX Mod Loader. The Steam version can be converted to the 2004 version. SADX Mod Installer can be used on both versions for easy mod installation.

Developing Mods

Mods for the 2004 PC port can be made with the SA Tools.

Sonic Adventure Information
General Information File FormatsLevel ListTexture FilesGame BuildsCAM & SET Files
Character Information Character ListActionsAnimation ListsFaces
Sound Information General Voice ListMusic Files
Sound Effects Stage SoundsStage Background Sounds
Other Cutscene ListFish List