Summary
- Sonic X Shadow Generations movie DLC priced at $5.99, launching on 12/12/24 at Nintendo Store.
- DLC features Keanu Reeves as Shadow and Shibuya level, unrelated to movie but inspired by it.
- Digital Deluxe Upgrade available at $11.99, unclear if more DLC will follow for the game.
Sonic X Shadow Generations' movie DLC will retail for $5.99, according to a recently emerged store listing. The newly spotted price tag is consistent with Sonic X Shadow Generations' existing DLC offerings.
The latest Sonic the Hedgehog game was released for PC and consoles on October 25. A month ahead of its market debut, Sega announced that Sonic X Shadow Generations will receive a Shadow DLC skin inspired by the character's appearance from Sonic the Hedgehog 3. This alternate version of Shadow will feature voice work by Keanu Reeves, who also voices him in the upcoming movie.
Sonic X Shadow Generations is Already a Massive Hit
Sega's Sonic X Shadow Generations is already seeing huge success, crossing a massive franchise milestone on the day of its launch.
Sega's original announcement merely stated that the movie DLC pack will be offered as one of the Sonic X Shadow Generations Digital Deluxe Edition bonuses, without attaching a concrete price tag to the add-on itself. However, a newly emerged eShop listing spotted by Twitter user TailsChannel (via TheGamer) indicates that the DLC skin will also be sold individually, priced at $5.99. Although the add-on still hasn't appeared on any other digital storefront, the fact that the info from its eShop listing comes directly from Sega suggests that there's little reason to doubt its veracity, even though this reveal might have been premature.
Sonic X Shadow Generations Movie DLC Launches December 12
The alternate Shadow DLC is set to launch on December 12, eight days before Sonic the Hedgehog 3 premiers in stateside theaters. Sonic Team Producer Shun Nakamura has recently labeled this addition as a fun opportunity to combine Sonic X Shadow Generations with the upcoming film, noting that the add-on won't closely follow the story of the movie but merely take inspiration from it. Aside from Keanu Reeves's Shadow, the DLC will also feature a level taking place in modern-day Shibuya, one of Tokyo's special wards that happens to be the setting of Sonic the Hedgehog 3. It is there that players will be tasked with defeating the forces of the Guardian Units of Nations (GUN).
Fans who already own a digital copy of the base game or have purchased its physical edition can still pick up all of its bonuses via the Digital Deluxe Upgrade, priced at $11.99 across all platforms. It's currently unclear whether Sonic X Shadow Generations' movie DLC will be the last piece of downloadable content for the game. But given how Sega's been placing a bigger emphasis on supporting its titles with post-launch expansions in recent years, it's plausible that Sonic Team still has some more surprises in store.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 80 /100 Critics Rec: 83%
- Released
- October 25, 2024
- ESRB
- E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Fantasy Violence
- Developer(s)
- Sonic Team
- Publisher(s)
- Sega
- Engine
- Hedgehog Engine 2
- Franchise
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Verified
WHERE TO PLAY
THE RETURN OF SHADOW
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.
SHADOW EVOLVED
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!
A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME AND DIMENSIONS
Experience 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 SPACE
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!
- PC Release Date
- October 25, 2024
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- October 25, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- October 25, 2024
- Nintendo Switch Release Date
- October 25, 2024
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- Platformer
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
