Sonic x Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings has unveiled its trailer and poster for the upcoming animated special at Anime Expo 2024!
Sonic x Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings is a highly anticipated animated special set to release later this year. Fans were treated to the first trailer and poster during Anime Expo 2024, generating significant excitement. This new special will serve as a remaster of the beloved Sonic Generations video game, with an added twist: a brand-new story featuring Shadow the Hedgehog.
To build anticipation, SEGA is going all out with this animated special, which will include a few episodes dedicated to Shadow’s story. The special, titled Sonic x Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings, was showcased during a panel at Anime Expo 2024. The panel featured Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka, Shadow the Hedgehog voice actor Kirk Thornton, and Stephanie Sheh, a new addition to the animated special. Fans were given an exclusive first look at the trailer and poster during the event. You can check them out below, as shared by @TailsChannel and @FrackDeals on X.
A preview of the #SonicXShadowGenerations animation, unveiled at the 2024 #AnimeExpo panel. #SonicNews pic.twitter.com/HOLKiQPipe— Tails’ Channel (@TailsChannel) July 6, 2024
POSTERS! SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS: DARK BEGINNINGS!#AnimeExpo https://t.co/gQmkI6CHKm pic.twitter.com/Kwz2p7ZXhS— Frack’s Sonic Deals (@FrackDeals) July 6, 2024
As announced during the special Anime Expo 2024 panel, Sonic x Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings will be released this Fall and will feature three episodes in total. The length of each episode has not been disclosed yet, but it is expected to be released around the same time as Sonic x Shadow Generations itself.
Sonic x Shadow Generations will be available this Fall on multiple platforms, including PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. However, the exact release date has not been announced yet. The new entry in the long-running Sonic the Hedgehog franchise promises to be an exciting update to a popular title from recent years.
The game is teased as follows: “Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences! 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.”
The remaster of Sonic Generations, now titled Sonic x Shadow Generations, will feature enhanced visuals and an all-new story campaign focusing on Shadow. The plot will involve time travel mechanics and revisiting locations from previous Sonic games, along with the return of Black Doom from the Shadow the Hedgehog game.
The trailer for the game was revealed during the “Sony State of Play” presentation, and it showcased the exciting new content that fans can look forward to. The remaster aims to bring back the beloved elements of the original Sonic Generations game while adding fresh and engaging content for both new and returning players.
The announcement of Sonic x Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings has generated a lot of buzz among fans, who are eagerly anticipating the release of both the animated special and the remastered game. The combination of classic Sonic gameplay with a new Shadow storyline promises to deliver an exciting and nostalgic experience for fans of the franchise.
As the release date approaches, fans can expect more updates and teasers from SEGA, building even more anticipation for the upcoming releases. The return of Shadow the Hedgehog in a new story campaign, along with the remastered Sonic Generations game, is sure to be a highlight for Sonic fans this Fall.
Stay tuned for more updates on Sonic x Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings and the remastered Sonic x Shadow Generations game as we get closer to their release dates. The excitement is building, and fans can’t wait to see what SEGA has in store for them.
Source: Tails’ Channel, Frack’s Sonic Deals
