Sonic X Shadow Generations Set to Launch This October Amidst Summer Game Fest Reveals

 

Sonic X Shadow Generations is set to debut on PC and gaming consoles this October.

Sega has confirmed the release of Sonic X Shadow Generations for October 25.

The Summer Game Fest 2024 has kicked off, bringing us a slew of thrilling reveals, including a first look at some world premiere trailers and a host of updates for various games.

Notably, the much-anticipated launch date for Sonic X Shadow Generations was shared, complete with an exhilarating trailer that showcases the main characters venturing through both well-known 2D and 3D levels as Classic and Modern Sonic in this refreshed edition of the 2011 hit, Sonic Generations.

In this installment, players will control Shadow the Hedgehog in an entirely new narrative campaign, where they will explore unique powers and skills.

"When Shadow finds himself up against Black Doom, his ancient adversary who plans to dominate the globe, Shadow must delve into his history, face his demons, encounter known enemies, and reveal new abilities to safeguard the planet and establish his position as the Ultimate Life Form," reads the game’s synopsis.

Sonic X Shadow Generations will be available for play on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, as well as PC via Steam and Epic Games platforms.

Variants such as a Standard Edition, a Digital Deluxe Edition, and a Collector's Day One Edition will be up for grabs.

The Digital Deluxe Edition provides gamers with a head start, allowing them to dive into the game three days prior to its formal launch. It also includes additional music tracks from Sonic and Shadow's past adventures, a Terios outfit reflecting Shadow's initial design concept, exclusive art, and an extra Shadow challenge and outfit, among other perks.

Pre-ordering is now open, with purchasers set to receive the special Sonic Adventure Legacy Outfit as an added bonus, mimicking his appearance from Sonic Adventure.

Those who pre-order the Collector's Day One Edition will attain Gerald Robotnik’s Journal—a 28-page notebook capturing Gerald Robotnik's thought process and sketches during the creation of Shadow and the Ark Space Station.

Moreover, those purchasing the title for PS4 or PS5 will be rewarded with exclusive extended prologue animations featuring unseen deleted content.