In particular, gathering all the Chaos Emeralds allows the bearer to temporarily gain incredible abilities, an effect most often used by Sonic himself when he transforms into Super Sonic.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 introduced the Chaos Emeralds to the live-action movie series, and here's everything we know ahead of the third movie.

Sonic Mania is no different. This guide will tell you how to find the Special Stages where Chaos Emeralds are hidden, and what you unlock once you've collected them all.

Here's the "full list of Sonic Superstars Emerald Powers" - with each Emerald Power tied to a specific Chaos Emerald, according to the source. There are seven Emeralds in total.