To unlock the new Story Mode you must do the following
Game UnlockablesSonic Riders unlockables:
| Unlockable: | How to Unlock: |
| Bike type (Different Styles of Boards/Scooters) | Beat Babylon Story |
| Blue Star II (Sonic's Board) | Beat Babylon Story |
| Blue Star II (Sonic's board) | Beat Hero Story Mode |
| Cream The Rabbit | Beat Hero Story Mode |
| Darkness (Shadow's jet sneakers) | Beat Hero Story Mode |
| Darkness (Shadow's Sneakers) | Beat Hero Story |
| E-10000 G (Method 1) | Play game for 20+ hours. |
| E-10000 G (Method 2) | Start and complete 100 races. |
| E-10000 R | Play game for 50 hours. |
| Egg-Rider (Eggman's Scooter) | Beat Babylon Story |
| Eggman | Beat Babylon Rouges Story |
| Hang-On Gear | Complete all of Jet, Wave and Storm's Missions |
| Magic Carpet | Beat Babylon Story |
| Opa Opa Gear | Complete all of Jet, Wave and Storm's Missions |
| Rouge The Bat | Beat Hero Story Mode |
| Shadow The Hedgehog | Beat Hero Story Mode |
| Skate type (Shadow's Sneakers) | Beat Hero Story |
| Super Hang-On Gear | Complete all of Jet, Wave and Storm's Missions |
| The Crazy Gear | Complete all of Jet, Wave and Storm's Missions |
Get gold on every mission in mission mode.
Super sonicUse chaos emerald gear on sonic
Hidden Track: SEGA CarnivalBeat Heroes Cup w/ Gold Emblem.
Hidden Track: SEGA IllusionBeat Babylon Cup w/ Gold Emblem.
Hidden Cameo Character: AiAiBeat all Jet, Wave and Storm missions
Hidden Cameo Character: NightsBeat all Jet, Wave and Storm missions.
Hidden Cameo Character: UlalaBeat all Jet, Wave and Storm missions.
Hints, Tips & TricksVoice announcerWhen you play as Shadow, first perform a few tricks. If you listen closely, you can hear the announcer say "She has made a perfect landing!" or "She landed perfectly and has taken advantage of the speed boost."
Trick setsEvery character has three sets of tricks that can be done. To see all three sets you must use the skates, boards, and motorcycles.
TurbulenceTo use turbulence effectively, wait for it to appear and ride on it. After you see arrows on the side, move towards it to gain speed and air. Also, it is an effective way to get in position to pass and hit an opponent.
Automated trailsTo use automated trails to your advantage, wait for when the Analog-stick spinning part begins. When you spin it, it fills your air gauge. However if you keep spinning it beyond that, the speed meter will go faster up to a certain point.
JumpingWhen you are about to jump to a second floor that is far in front, hold X and move the Analog-stick Up. Then, jump just when you reach the edge of the ramp. If the second floor far up from you, hold X and move the Analog-stick Down. Then, jump just when you reach the edge of the ramp.
Air ridingWhen "air riding" (riding through the hoops with flight characters), all you really need to do as you go off most ramps is to move fast enough. No jumping is necessary. Pressing Square or Circle to boost just before you reach the ramp will just about guarantee you getting into the air. When air riding, just press the Left Analog-stick Up to move your character downward, and Left Analog-stick Down to move him or her upward (like a plane).
Faster boosts and stronger attacksDepending on what level your attacks are, they will last for a longer time and have a paralyzing effect. At level 1, you will have a short boost and weak attacks; and no paralyzing. At level 2, you will have a medium sized boost and stronger impact on enemies; and short Paralysis. At level 3, you will have the longest sized boost and a powerful paralyzing attack on your enemies.
Leveling upDuring a race, once you collect enough rings you will level up. The stream your character's board leaves will change colors, and his or her attacks will become more proficient.
Splash Canyon: ShortcutAs Tails in level 2 of the Hero storyline, there is a shortcut in a waterfall. After you make the first jump, when you are turning around the bend there is a waterfall. If you go through the beginning of it, you will find a fly kicker and accelerators.
Sand Desert: ShortcutThere is a straight shortcut that only power characters can use. When the race starts, you will be in the desert. Go straight ahead to the big coin-looking object and travel through it. You will be underground and be propelled in the air at the end of the tunnel. This is the time where you can do tricks. After you fall, you will be in front of the next ramp. The second shortcut is when you enter a place that looks like an ancient temple. Go straight ahead and knock the big rocks out of your way. The last shortcut requires perfect timing. When you go past the rocks you will see giant stone soldiers. One of them will be discolored (darker). Airslide into it and you will break through. Any other statue except that can not be broken.
Red Canyon: ShortcutThere is a good shortcut that can only be used by flying characters. When you get to the first river stream with the waterfall ahead, go past the speed and power signs. Then there will be a path you can take to go forward or left. Go forward and turn left to see a booster. Get on it and do not turn left or right. You will then see three big looking rings (accelerators) and you will be taken to the Ferris wheel-looking object in a short amount of time.
Metal City: No trafficOnce you get off the short ramp and reach the fork in between two tunnels, go to the left. There will be no traffic. If you are going very fast this will be the best way to get through the tunnel without hitting any cars.
Babylon Gardens: 100 ringsIn Babylon Gardens, flying objects smash into the track near the end of the course near a jump. Charging your jump as much as you can, go off the jump at the correct angle or location in a straight line and get 100 rings. Note: This is easier to accomplish with a flying type character.
Defeating Babylonian GodTo defeat this giant, play as Sonic. He has three lives. To catch him, get a good head start. He is very quick. Do not make a mistake or it will take awhile to catch up. When you start, you must catch up to him using the turbulence streams and the grind rails. It helps to make quick work of him. Also, use the ramps and try to make the most tricks you can, but do not take any unnecessary risks. After you start getting close to him, use your boost to go through the lamp-like object below him, and he will let out a cry. Then the stage will look like a digital place for a period of time. After it returns to normal, repeat the process. After the third strike you deliver, it will quickly turn into a race. If you are near the finish line, use the turbulence and your boosts at any costs. When you win you will see an intermission sequence showing what the legendary treasure really is.
SecretsRandom characterTo select a character randomly, press R1 at the character selection screen.
