Sonic X Shadow Generations is a loving homage to all eras of Sonic and a reminder why both the character and his games continue to endure.

Sonic X Shadow Generations will release on 22nd October 2024 at midnight EDT. Instead of releasing at local time, the game will launch at exactly the same time across the world. This means you'll be able to play the game in the UK from 5am BST on 22nd October 2024.

Sonic x Shadow Generations is somewhat analogous to Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, packaging a remaster of a beloved series game with a brand new, decently sized campaign. And it’s that campaign, Shadow Generations, that alone makes this compilation of lightning-fast platformers worth checking out.

People will no doubt call Sonic X Shadow Generations a “love letter” or “tribute” to Shadow the Hedgehog, Sonic’s brooding rival who debuted back in 2001’s Sonic Adventure 2. But as a person who grew up seeing the black-and-red hedgehog as the emotional center of the franchise,

Sonic X Shadow Generations looks back to the past while providing a glimpse into the future of the iconic franchise.

Eurogamer's review of Sonic x Shadow Generations, where the dated remake of Sonic Generations is overshadowed by the brilliant new Shadow the Hedgehog campaign.

Sonic X Shadow Generations effectively captures the best moments of Sonic Adventure 2's stages in a collection that goes beyond a typical remaster.