During Anime Expo 2024, Sega confirmed that Sonic x Shadow Generations would be getting three animated shorts in fall 2024. The full game will release on October 25.
Sonic Generations initially released in 2011. Earlier this year, Sega confirmed that a new version of the game featuring Shadow will release in October. The release will be part of the ongoing Year of Shadow, which will also feature the character’s appearance in the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie. He will be played by Keanu Reeves when the film releases in December. During Summer Game Fest 2024, we had the opportunity to check out a preview of Sonic x Shadow Generations. Check out our impressions here.
Sonic x Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings Shorts Releasing in Fall
During Anime Expo 2024, Sega has confirmed that Sonic x Shadow Generations will get three animated shorts in Fall 2024. The shorts are called Sonic x Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings. They will focus on Shadow’s origin when he was on the Space Colony ARK.
Update: SEGA released an HD direct-feed version of the Sonic x Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings preview:
Check out the first preview for the upcoming shorts below, courtesy of Tails’ Channel at Anime Expo:
A preview of the #SonicXShadowGenerations animation, unveiled at the 2024 #AnimeExpo panel. #SonicNews pic.twitter.com/HOLKiQPipe
— Tails' Channel (@TailsChannel) July 6, 2024
Steam describes Sonic x Shadow Generations as follows:
Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences!
Play as Shadow in a brand-new story campaign featuring never-before-seen abilities that prove why he’s known as the Ultimate Life Form! Speed through iconic stages from Shadow’s history, discover hidden secrets in an expansive hub world, and unlock new powers to take on Black Doom and save the world.
SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS also includes a complete remaster of the highly acclaimed SONIC GENERATIONS, a time-traveling adventure featuring a greatest-hits collection of 3D and 2D Sonic stages, now with upgraded visuals and new bonus content.
Sonic x Shadow Generations will release on all consoles on October 25.
