Today, in support of SEGA’s return to gamescom 2024, Sonic Team released a new Sonic x Shadow Generations trailer focused on Shadow’s all-new Doom Powers. From surfing on water to flying over obstacles, the trailer is filled with high-speed gameplay and highlights the new abilities, stages such as Chaos Island from Sonic Frontiers, and boss challenges fans can… Read More »Sonic x Shadow Generations trailer showcases Shadow’s Doom Powers
The launch of Sonic x Shadow Generations is coming fast this October, and everyone is curious to know more about Shadow the Hedgehog’s new Doom Powers!
The team just released a trailer all about the Doom Powers, highlighting each unique ability and how they provide new twists for Shadow’s platforming and combat. The trailer also showcased gameplay from new stages calling back to fan-favorites such as Chaos Island from Sonic Frontiers and Radical Highway from Sonic Adventure 2, as well as iconic boss challenges like Metal Overlord from Sonic Heroes. Eagle-eyed viewers might also catch a glimpse of the reimagined hub world, White Space, where players will get the opportunity to test out and master Shadow’s new moves while they explore, unlock stages, and uncover collectibles.
We got together with Sonic Team Creative Officer, Takashi Iizuka, to chat on why this game was the perfect opportunity to give Shadow new abilities, and how they offer new, action-packed ways of navigating different stages and boss battles.
Why are Shadow’s Doom Powers important to the story and gameplay?
Iizuka-san: In terms of gameplay, the team wanted to make Shadow Generations’ action more unique to differentiate it from what Sonic can do, so we added the Doom Powers. Shadow’s new powers are essential because they give him new ways to attack enemies and traverse the world, giving our team more to build upon in each stage’s level design. While we can’t share much about the story, the Doom Powers play an essential role in Shadow’s journey and development throughout his campaign, giving him more powers to save the world. Shadow receives these when he awakens to the power of darkness in the game, so players will see how closely they tie into the narrative when the game comes out later this year.
How did you choose the final selection of Doom Powers we see in the game? Why were these powers right for Shadow?
Iizuka-san: Shadow is a dark, anti-hero character, so the Doom Powers had to embody a sense of danger and mystery that can be seen in Shadow’s actions and movements. The level designers also incorporated many ways the Doom Powers can be used in this platform action game, so they are not just additional combat moves. Shadow can use Doom Powers to platform around the world.
How are these powers different from Shadow’s existing powers in previous games?
Iizuka-san: When designing the levels in Shadow Generations, we wanted to make the most of Shadow’s existing move, Chaos Control, which enables him to find new platforms to run through each stage and find new ways of attacking bosses. However, with only Chaos Control, the core of Shadow’s gameplay is very similar to what Sonic can do, so we introduced the Doom Powers to give the game more unique action. Not only does it increase the variety of things you can do in the platform action stages, but it also allows for great exploration and traversal abilities in the 3D White Space Hub World for Shadow.
What was the design process like when conceptualizing the idea and designing the look of each power?
Iizuka-san: The idea for the Doom Powers came up when we realized we needed to give Shadow new abilities and powers to create new gameplay formats. It was important to provide Shadow abilities that Sonic can’t do to make the action more enjoyable, while ensuring each power reflects his dark, anti-hero character. As the name suggests, the Doom Powers draw energy from Black Doom, so that was taken into consideration in the design of all the Doom Powers.
What Doom Powers are you most excited for fans to experience?
Iizuka-san: Doom Wing, the black wings that come out of Shadow in the Summer Game Fest trailer, was an impactful idea early in the design process, so we wanted to make it the coolest looking of all the Doom Powers. The wings that come out of Shadow make you think of a devil, which goes well with Shadow’s dark hero elements and allows us to present something cool and new, something we couldn’t do with Sonic.
Sonic fans – get ready to embrace Shadow’s dark side and use his new power to take on Black Doom and save the world! When the game launches this fall, be sure to try out all different kinds of paths and methods with each Doom Power to find new ways of completing each stage and battle.
Sonic x Shadow Generations is available for pre-order now starting at $49.99 on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles. To learn more about various pre-order incentives, head to PlayStation Store or Sonic x Shadow Generations official website. Fans who buy the Digital Deluxe Edition can play the game three days early and receive additional content.
The launch of Sonic x Shadow Generations is coming fast this October, and everyone is curious to know more about Shadow the Hedgehog’s new Doom Powers!
The team just released a trailer all about the Doom Powers, highlighting each unique ability and how they provide new twists for Shadow’s platforming and combat. The trailer also showcased gameplay from new stages calling back to fan-favorites such as Chaos Island from Sonic Frontiers and Radical Highway from Sonic Adventure 2, as well as iconic boss challenges like Metal Overlord from Sonic Heroes. Eagle-eyed viewers might also catch a glimpse of the reimagined hub world, White Space, where players will get the opportunity to test out and master Shadow’s new moves while they explore, unlock stages, and uncover collectibles.
We got together with Sonic Team Creative Officer, Takashi Iizuka, to chat on why this game was the perfect opportunity to give Shadow new abilities, and how they offer new, action-packed ways of navigating different stages and boss battles.
Why are Shadow’s Doom Powers important to the story and gameplay?
Iizuka-san: In terms of gameplay, the team wanted to make Shadow Generations’ action more unique to differentiate it from what Sonic can do, so we added the Doom Powers. Shadow’s new powers are essential because they give him new ways to attack enemies and traverse the world, giving our team more to build upon in each stage’s level design. While we can’t share much about the story, the Doom Powers play an essential role in Shadow’s journey and development throughout his campaign, giving him more powers to save the world. Shadow receives these when he awakens to the power of darkness in the game, so players will see how closely they tie into the narrative when the game comes out later this year.
How did you choose the final selection of Doom Powers we see in the game? Why were these powers right for Shadow?
Iizuka-san: Shadow is a dark, anti-hero character, so the Doom Powers had to embody a sense of danger and mystery that can be seen in Shadow’s actions and movements. The level designers also incorporated many ways the Doom Powers can be used in this platform action game, so they are not just additional combat moves. Shadow can use Doom Powers to platform around the world.
How are these powers different from Shadow’s existing powers in previous games?
Iizuka-san: When designing the levels in Shadow Generations, we wanted to make the most of Shadow’s existing move, Chaos Control, which enables him to find new platforms to run through each stage and find new ways of attacking bosses. However, with only Chaos Control, the core of Shadow’s gameplay is very similar to what Sonic can do, so we introduced the Doom Powers to give the game more unique action. Not only does it increase the variety of things you can do in the platform action stages, but it also allows for great exploration and traversal abilities in the 3D White Space Hub World for Shadow.
What was the design process like when conceptualizing the idea and designing the look of each power?
Iizuka-san: The idea for the Doom Powers came up when we realized we needed to give Shadow new abilities and powers to create new gameplay formats. It was important to provide Shadow abilities that Sonic can’t do to make the action more enjoyable, while ensuring each power reflects his dark, anti-hero character. As the name suggests, the Doom Powers draw energy from Black Doom, so that was taken into consideration in the design of all the Doom Powers.
What Doom Powers are you most excited for fans to experience?
Iizuka-san: Doom Wing, the black wings that come out of Shadow in the Summer Game Fest trailer, was an impactful idea early in the design process, so we wanted to make it the coolest looking of all the Doom Powers. The wings that come out of Shadow make you think of a devil, which goes well with Shadow’s dark hero elements and allows us to present something cool and new, something we couldn’t do with Sonic.
Sonic fans – get ready to embrace Shadow’s dark side and use his new power to take on Black Doom and save the world! When the game launches this fall, be sure to try out all different kinds of paths and methods with each Doom Power to find new ways of completing each stage and battle.
Sonic x Shadow Generations is available for pre-order now starting at $49.99 on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles. To learn more about various pre-order incentives, head to PlayStation Store or Sonic x Shadow Generations official website. Fans who buy the Digital Deluxe Edition can play the game three days early and receive additional content.
SEGA has dropped a music video for Sonic X Shadow Generations, giving us a remix of Kingdom Valley Act 1. The music has been remixed by Audissi Studios. Kingdom Valley first appeared in Sonic The Hedgehog 06, but has not been seen since, though has been referenced in Sonic Generations. You can check out the Sonic X Shadow Generations Kingdom Valley Act 1 remix below.
Sonic X Shadow Generations is promising two very distinct experiences, you’ll be able to play as Shadow the Hedgehog in a new story campaign that features brand new powers for the Ultimate Life Form. Then there’s a remaster of 2011’s Sonic Generations which saw modern and classic Sonic teaming up for a mixture of 2D and 3D stages.
The game will be released on October 25th, though those who pre-order the Digital Deluxe edition will get three days early access to play it from October 22nd. The digital deluxe edition of Sonic X Shadow Generations will include another level for Shadow, which will be released in the winter, as well as skill points and the digital soundtrack and artbook. Sonic X Shadow Generations will be available on PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and PC.
The official Sonic the Hedgehog X (Twitter) account has revealed the Shadow the Hedgehog collaboration outfit for Korone. There will be merchandise of her, including an A4 clear folder of her posing with Shadow.
Like Korone’s past Sonic outfit where she’s wearing a hoodie that resembles the blue hedgehog, the Shadow the Hedgehog outfit puts Korone in a black hooded jacket and red sneakers. Her hair is black as well, and she has red eyes. She’s wearing asymmetrical socks in the Shadow outfit, but that doesn’t seem to have anything to do with Shadow and is more a fashion choice from her designer.
If you pre-order Sonic X Shadow Generations from certain vendors, you’ll be able to get exclusive goods of Korone in her Shadow the Hedgehog outfit. Amazon will offer an acrylic keyholder. Hanekoto, who was the main artist for Minato Aqua’s game Aquarium, drew this Korone. Meanwhile, if you purchase from Geo, you’ll be able to get a clear folder of her posing with Shadow. The Sonic Team from Sega drew this one.
UPDATE 11pm: Sega has confirmed the release date for Sonic x Shadow Generations at Summer Game Fest, along with another look at Shadow gameplay.
The new trailer confirms there will be three hedgehogs: classic Sonic, modern Sonic, and Shadow. That means no chibi Shadow, sadly, and there are no guns...so far.
Despite that, Black Doom has been confirmed as the new villain for Shadow's standalone campaign, plus there's an all-new hub world inspired by Sonic Frontiers' open-zone gameplay.
Sonic and Shadow speed onto PlayStation consoles this October, offering players high-speed action and platforming challenges only possible in the Sonic universe.
Today, we unveiled the release date and pre-order information for Sonic x Shadow Generations, the Sonic the Hedgehog platformer remastering the beloved Sonic Generations with modernized visuals and extra bonus content, while adding a brand-new journey featuring never-before-seen abilities for the Ultimate Life Form – Shadow the Hedgehog.
The trailer released today shows a glimpse of Sonic and Shadow’s respective adventures and intense challenges, including a first look at exciting new levels and Shadow’s newfound powers. Sonic x Shadow Generations is sure to be a high-speed, heroic experience.
The return of Shadow also brings the return of his nemesis, Black Doom, who threatens to take over the world once more. You must harness Shadow’s new powers and journey into the past in his own standalone campaign to battle enemies and complete blistering platforming challenges to thwart Black Doom’s evil plans. Players will witness Shadow’s dark origins and explore an all-new hub world inspired by the open-zone gameplay of Sonic Frontiers by gaining new powers and uncovering hidden secrets throughout the area.
Sonic Generations also receives a graphical upgrade and remains a greatest-hits collection for Sonic fans, old and new, combining nostalgic 3D and 2D versions of Sonic stages from throughout the generations with upgraded visuals and cinematics. You can also enjoy new collectibles, bonus content, and more, including a Chao rescue mission in every level and the return of high-energy pinball gameplay in the Casino Nights Zone.
Sonic x Shadow Generations will be released on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, coming in both a standard and a Digital Deluxe version. The Digital Deluxe edition gives fans the chance to play the game three days early. It also offers iconic extra music tracks from Sonic and Shadow’s earlier games, a Terios skin based on Shadow’s original concept, behind-the-scenes art, an additional Shadow level and skin, and more.
You can also pre-order Sonic x Shadow Generations ahead of launch to receive a legacy skin for Sonic based on his look from Sonic Adventure. In addition, players who pre-order the Physical Day One Edition will receive Gerald Robotnik’s Journal, a 28-page logbook recording Gerald’s innermost thoughts and drawings while creating Shadow and the Ark Space Station – a must-have for fans hoping to learn more about Shadow’s backstory! Exclusive to PlayStation, players who buy the game on PS4 or PS5 will also receive bonus extended prologue animations with never-before-seen deleted scenes.
This ultimate celebration of Sonic and Shadow gaming is on its way and brings unique challenges like never before. Pre-order Sonic x Shadow Generations today and stay tuned for more to come later this year.
Sonic and Shadow speed onto PlayStation consoles this October, offering players high-speed action and platforming challenges only possible in the Sonic universe.
Today, we unveiled the release date and pre-order information for Sonic x Shadow Generations, the Sonic the Hedgehog platformer remastering the beloved Sonic Generations with modernized visuals and extra bonus content, while adding a brand-new journey featuring never-before-seen abilities for the Ultimate Life Form – Shadow the Hedgehog.
The trailer released today shows a glimpse of Sonic and Shadow’s respective adventures and intense challenges, including a first look at exciting new levels and Shadow’s newfound powers. Sonic x Shadow Generations is sure to be a high-speed, heroic experience.
The return of Shadow also brings the return of his nemesis, Black Doom, who threatens to take over the world once more. You must harness Shadow’s new powers and journey into the past in his own standalone campaign to battle enemies and complete blistering platforming challenges to thwart Black Doom’s evil plans. Players will witness Shadow’s dark origins and explore an all-new hub world inspired by the open-zone gameplay of Sonic Frontiers by gaining new powers and uncovering hidden secrets throughout the area.
Sonic Generations also receives a graphical upgrade and remains a greatest-hits collection for Sonic fans, old and new, combining nostalgic 3D and 2D versions of Sonic stages from throughout the generations with upgraded visuals and cinematics. You can also enjoy new collectibles, bonus content, and more, including a Chao rescue mission in every level and the return of high-energy pinball gameplay in the Casino Nights Zone.
Sonic x Shadow Generations will be released on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, coming in both a standard and a Digital Deluxe version. The Digital Deluxe edition gives fans the chance to play the game three days early. It also offers iconic extra music tracks from Sonic and Shadow’s earlier games, a Terios skin based on Shadow’s original concept, behind-the-scenes art, an additional Shadow level and skin, and more.
You can also pre-order Sonic x Shadow Generations ahead of launch to receive a legacy skin for Sonic based on his look from Sonic Adventure. In addition, players who pre-order the Physical Day One Edition will receive Gerald Robotnik’s Journal, a 28-page logbook recording Gerald’s innermost thoughts and drawings while creating Shadow and the Ark Space Station – a must-have for fans hoping to learn more about Shadow’s backstory! Exclusive to PlayStation, players who buy the game on PS4 or PS5 will also receive bonus extended prologue animations with never-before-seen deleted scenes.
This ultimate celebration of Sonic and Shadow gaming is on its way and brings unique challenges like never before. Pre-order Sonic x Shadow Generations today and stay tuned for more to come later this year.
Sonic x Shadow Generations has been rated in South Korea.
The South Korean Game Content Rating Committee didn't have much else to say about the game when it published the rating yesterday, but did at least confirm the "action" game was suitable for "all" users.
Perhaps more interestingly, though, the publication of yet another rating for the recently-announced remaster will go some way to confirm to fans that the release window remains on schedule, and the game would appear to still be on track to release in autumn (Q3) this year.
Sonic x Shadow Generations has been rated in South Korea.
The South Korean Game Content Rating Committee didn't have much else to say about the game when it published the rating yesterday, but did at least confirm the "action" game was suitable for "all" users.
Perhaps more interestingly, though, the publication of yet another rating for the recently-announced remaster will go some way to confirm to fans that the release window remains on schedule, and the game would appear to still be on track to release in autumn (Q3) this year.
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