Sonic Frontiers - Ares Island Challenge List and Locations

List of all Ares Island Challenges or Puzzle Gimmicks and their locations in Sonic Frontiers, including their clearing conditions. Island Challenges are listed by proximity to Sonic.

All Ares Island Challenge List and Locations in Sonic Frontiers

Below is a list of all clearable Island Challenges or Puzzle Gimmicks in Ares Island Sonic Frontiers. Island Challenges are listed by the proximity to Sonic when starting the game.

For a guide on how to clear Cyber Space Portals, read our guide below:

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Island Challenges Overview

Throughout the ancient ruins of Starfall Islands, there are various puzzles to solve. Completing each puzzle can result in items that boost Sonic’s power and defense, reveal hidden parts of the map, and unlock new ways to navigate the island at high speeds.

Sonic Frontiers All Island Challenge List and Locations

Trophies and Achievements

Trophy	How to Unlock
Ares Island Explorer	Completed all Challenges on Ares Island and fully revealed the map.

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Ares Island Challenges

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Ares Island Challenge Locations and Clearing Conditions

Island Challenge	How to Clear
M-026	To deal damage, simply press the □/x button on the pillar.
M-027	Cyloop around the three small sand hills around you.
M-028	As you stand on the pedestal, parry one energy bullet with the L1 + R1 / LB + RB buttons.
M-029	Using the □/x button, activate the hourglass, and then reach the top of the mountain in 30 seconds to activate the plate.
M-030	Simply hold your breath for a second on both plates that are on the ground. Then jump into the air and dash onto the plate with the ◌/b button on the third plate. Repeat two more times.
M-031	Simply run through the blue goals in under 20 seconds.
M-032	Activate the hourglass with the □/x button, then proceed to the first platform and use the Cyloop skill to deactivate the blue light. Repeat for the other two platforms.
M-033	Step on the orange plate, then walk over the highlighted blue plates without touching the other plates.
M-034	Use the □/x button to activate the hourglass and get to the plate in 90 seconds.
M-035	To deal damage, simply press the □/x button on the pillar.
M-036	Use the Cyloop skill around the pedestal, then use the □/x button to kick the blue ball into both rings within the time limit.
M-037	Step on the orange plate, then walk over the highlighted blue plates without touching the other plates.
M-038	Simply press the □/x button to catch the blue orb.
M-039	Get on the pedestal and use the L1 + R1 / LB + RB buttons to deflect three energy bullets.
M-040	To complete this challenge, press the □/x button to activate the hourglass and then follow the path of blue goals.
M-041	Get onto each small pillar, then use the button to jump and dash three times. Do this for each of the three pillars.
M-042	To turn off the flames, use the Cyloop skill. Examine the three pillars next to the flames to determine the order in which you must turn them off.
M-043	To turn off the flames, use the Cyloop skill. Examine the pillars behind the flames to determine the order in which you must turn them off.
M-044	Use the Cyloop skill to extinguish the blue flames; after you extinguish the first two, more will appear nearby. Keep an eye out for them.
M-045	Glide through the blue goals by jumping onto the flower.
M-046	Step on the orange plate, then walk over the highlighted blue plates without touching the other plates.
M-047	Cyloop around the pedestal, then use the □/x button to kick the blue ball into both rings.
M-048	To get on the highlighted plates within the time limit, use L1 + R1 / LB + RB buttons.
M-049	Pass through the two blue goals in front of you, then use the Cyloop skill to loop around the pillar, climb up the tower, and activate the plate on top.
M-050	Using the □/x button, activate the hourglass, jump onto the flower, and glide through the blue goals.
M-051	Step on the orange plate, then walk over the highlighted blue plates without touching the other plates.
M-052	To get on the highlighted plates within the time limit, use L1 + R1 / LB + RB buttons.
M-053	Activate the hourglass with the □/x button, then proceed to the first platform and use the Cyloop skill to deactivate the blue light. Repeat for the other two platforms.
M-054	Using the □/x button, activate the hourglass and follow the path of blue goals; you have 30 seconds to complete this parkour.

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