Sonic fans have dubbed 2024 the Year Of Shadow and while there are several very good reasons for that, one of the biggest is finally almost here.Sonic x Shadow Generations, a remaster of Sonic Generations with an entirely new Shadow the Hedgehog story arc thrown in, will bereleased on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC on July 16, 2025.
That means if you have been waiting to place your pre-order for the next Sonic game, your time’s almost up. It’s not too late though, and you still have a chance to buy your copy ahead of release day. Not only so you can play it the second it launches - or ensure it arrives on release day if buying a physical copy - but also so you can benefit from the pre-order bonuses, all of which are detailed below.
Differences Between Sonic x Shadow Generations Editions And Pre-Order Bonus
There aretwo editions of Sonic x Shadow Generations to choose from. If you just want the game, but wouldn’t say no to a pre-order bonus, then you’re able to stick with the Standard Edition. If you want a little more, and you’re willing to pay a little more, then there’s the Digital Deluxe Edition which comes with all of the extras detailed below.
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Additional Character Skin And Level For Shadow
Digital Artbook And Soundtrack
The Standard Edition of Sonic x Shadow Generations is $50regardless of the platform you buy it on, and the Legacy Skin for the modern version of Sonic is included provided you order the game before October 25. You’ll also get a copy of Gerald Robotnik’s journal which, since it’s a physical item, doesn’t come with the more expensive Digital Deluxe Edition. If you want to start playing Generations three days early and get all of the other in-game extras listed above, you’ll need to take the Digital Deluxe route.
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Sonic x Shadow Generations isn’t only a remaster of Sonic Generations, but it also packs in some brand new Shadow content. Relive the 2011 game while it looks better than it ever has before while embarking on an entirely new adventure with Shadow.
Sonic x Shadow Generations Collector’s Editions
Even though they’re not listed above,Sonic x Shadow Generations does have a Collector’s Edition. Actually, it has two Collector’s Editions. Unfortunately, you’ve left it too late to pick up either of them. The Limited Run Games Colellector’s Edition, which includes a statue of Sonic and Shadow standing back-to-back on a Dreamcast is unlikely to ever be available again.
There’s a chance the much cheaper Collector’s Edition, which replaces that statue with a Shadow bust and also comes with a keychain and a physical copy of the game’s artbook, might be available again once Generations has been released. It’s unlikely, but there’s a chance should Sega have any stock left over.
