: This mod specifically reworks control schemes, making a HUD prompt for the new "Transform" button essential for player clarity. Technical Implementation
In the vanilla game, transforming mid-air is impossible without pausing (you land before you can menu). This mod allows true . This enables "Flight Canceling"—for example, using Tails to fly, switching to Sonic mid-air, and then performing an air dash. Speedrunners have used this mod to discover new routes and skips. sonic 3 air mod transform button hud