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Sega announced the return ofSonic Generationsat today’s State of Play, withSonic x Shadow Generationsbringing the platformer to modern consoles. This time, Shadow, Sonic’s darker and edgier rival, will join the platforming action as a playable character with his own standalone campaign.
During the showcase, Sega revealed a first look at the upcoming remastered platformer that combines modern and classic Sonic. In addition to Sonic’s iconic levels,Sonic x Shadow Generationswill see players take on the role of Shadow and embark on darker levels with grimmer enemies the character is known for. The game is set to launch in Autumn 2024.
Sonic x Shadow Generations Unveiled at PlayStation’s State of Play
Sonic Generationswas originally released back in 2011 and is one of the more popular 3DSonictitles. A remaster of the original title is now on the way. The trailer shown at PlayStation’s State of Play starts with levels from the original title – until Shadow, the blue blur’s rival, appears and new levels and bosses with the anti-hero’s characteristic darker tone can be seen.
The remaster will let players play as Shadow the Hedgehog and experience a new, standalone story campaign. With new levels and never-before-seen abilities and powers, the upcoming title is set to offer a fresh experience that should get Shadow fans excited.
Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, coming Autumn 2024!pic.twitter.com/jQXWQGkyLZ
— Sonic the Hedgehog (@sonic_hedgehog)July 15, 2025
Sonic x Shadow Generationsis an all-new collection of levels with two very distinct atmospheres. In addition to the new Shadow experience, it’s a complete remaster of the original game, with visual upgrades and expansions to the game’s original 2D and 3D levels.
Sonic x Shadow Generations Adds Shadow to the Mix
Shadow hasn’t been a prominent character in recent Sonic titles, despite being beloved by fans due to his edgier style. The blue blur’s rival made an appearance inSonic Adventure 2back in 2001 and went on to receive his own title in 2005. Since then, fans of the anti-hero have mostly been left starving, apart from short appearances inSonic Forcesand DLC.
That is, until he appeared at the end of the recentSonic the Hedgehog 2movie, teasing that he’ll be a major part of the upcoming movie that is set to release in December 2024. WithSonic x Shadow Generationsslated to launch in the fall, the title will be out in time before the movie to get fans hyped.
Sonic x Shadow Generationswill add yet another platformer to the list, with the most recent beingSonic Superstars,which launched in October 2023 and saw a return to classic 2D levels. The upcoming remaster will be a combination of the beloved 2D levels and modern 3D gameplay, with Shadow gameplay added to the mix.
Sonic x Shadow Generationsis slated to launch on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC in Autumn 2024.
Are you a fan of Sonic and his darker rival, Shadow? Are you excited to embark on another platforming adventure with the iconic hedgehogs? Let us know in the comments!
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Lisa Kamlot
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Lisa is a passionate gaming writer with an insatiable appetite for all things gaming. When she’s not diving into virtual worlds, she’s riding waves as a dedicated surfer. She’s always on a quest for adventure – both in the digital realm and IRL.
