Summer Game Fest came with tons of information for those looking forward toSonic X Shadow Generations. Thanks to the new release date trailer, the upcoming remaster with extra content is a bit more understood as to how it works. While it seemed a bit tricky when it was first described,Sonic X Shadow Generationsseeks to be a collection of two different experiences -Sonic Generationsremastered, and a unique campaign dubbed “Shadow Generations.”

The special “Shadow Generations” story stars none other than Shadow the Hedgehog, thesecond most popular character in the entireSonicfranchise, as he faces his past once more through the work of a monster literally known as the Time Eater. Now that more information has been revealed, it’s clearly understood that both Sonic’s side and Shadow’s side in the game have new features. From Black Doom from theShadow the Hedgehogvideo game reappearing for the first time in decades, to the return ofSonic Frontiers' open-zone gameplay, there are quite a lot of things that fans might not see even if they’re looking for them.

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Everything Known About Sonic X Shadow Generations After Summer Game Fest

It’s hard to miss the most prevalent details when it comes to theSonic X Shadow Generationstrailer. Shadow’s new mysterious “Doom Powers” make a shocking appearance through sprouting Symbiote-like wings from his back. Gameplay seems to featureChaos Control mechanicswhere the entire world is gray while Shadow speeds through as a green blur, and there are both physical and digital preorder bonuses fans may have trouble picking between. On top of that, the website features plenty of further information that can be found below, broken down and explained to help fans know just what they’re in for withSonic X Shadow Generations.

These new details about the game certainly make up for how there hasn’t been any proper news about the nextSonicproject for quite some time. If anything, there’s almost an overwhelming amount of new information, but now players have a great idea ofwhat to expect and when out ofSonic X Shadow Generations. If anything is the most confusing, it’s the preorder bonuses which make it hard for players to get everything in one bundle with too many goodies to choose from.

Fans ofSoniclore who will want to get their hands Gerald’s journal have no choice but to buy the game physically as it’s likely only going to be given away with retailer copies. Unless they also want to buy the game twice for the digital deluxe edition, this means they’ll have to skip out on the Terios skin, the early access period, and extra stage.PlayStation playershave a bonus of their own as PS4 and PS5 copies come with extra animation and “deleted scenes.” All of this together leads to some tough choices about which version of the game players wish to get, but luckily they have until late October to decide.

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THE RETURN OF SHADOWIn 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.

SHADOW EVOLVEDHarness 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!A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME AND DIMENSIONSExperience the ultimate showdown between Shadow and Black Doom in a new boss battle that will test your skills and reflexes. Use all of Shadow’s abilities to defeat Black Doom and save the world!EXPLORE THE NEW WHITE SPACEStretch 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!