Sonic x Shadow Generations has new hub world, hidden Chao, more

SEGA has shared another round of details for Sonic x Shadow Generations, revealing that the game has a new hub world, hidden Chao to rescue in every level, and more.

As a reminder, the game includes the original title plus a brand new Shadow the Hedgehog campaign. Here’s what to expect:

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.

In this new standalone campaign, Shadow’s nemesis, Black Doom, has reemerged and threatens to take over the world once again. Shadow must journey into his past, confront his painful memories, and unlock new dark powers to save the world.

Harness Shadow’s new Doom Powers to battle hordes of enemies and tackle platforming challenges like never before. Surf on water, fly over obstacles, and stop time with the return of Chaos Control!

Relive signature levels from Shadow’s previous adventures and accelerate through mind-bending stages in both 3D and 2D, warped by Black Doom’s influence as Shadow works to piece together the timeline and thwart his evil plans.

Stretch your legs in an all-new hub world inspired by the open-zone gameplay of Sonic Frontiers. As Shadow gains new powers, he can explore further and uncover the secrets hidden throughout!

Spin dash through a greatest-hits collection of 3D and 2D versions of iconic stages from past Sonic games, now with updated visuals and reworked cinematics.

Rescue Chao hiding in every level, rack up the highest pinball score in the Casino Nights Zone, and check out the museum for behind-the-scenes art, music, and more!

Sonic x Shadow Generations launches for Switch on October 25, 2024. If you purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition, you’ll get it three days early. See the new trailer here.

Here’s the full rundown on the different editions:

Sonic x Shadow Generations – Digital Standard Edition – $49.99 USD

• Base Game (Digital)
• *PRE-ORDER BONUS – Sonic Adventure Skin

Sonic x Shadow Generations – Physical Day One Edition – $49.99 USD

• Base Game (Physical Only) 
• *PRE-ORDER BONUS – Sonic Adventure Skin and Gerald Robotnik’s Journal (28 pages) 

Sonic x Shadow Generations – Digital Deluxe Edition – $59.99 USD

• Base Game (Digital Only)
• *PRE-ORDER BONUS – Sonic Adventure Skin

• Digital Deluxe Season Pass:
  • Play the game three days early
  • An additional character skin and level for Shadow (releasing Holiday 2024)
  • Terios Skin
  • Extra BGM Pack
  • Digital Art Book + Soundtrack
  • Skill Points (Sonic Generations)