Sonic Generationsis already one of the bestSonicgames there is, and Sega’s upcoming remaster promises to be even better, which is why any Sonic fans out there will want to pre-order it ASAP. Aside from enhanced visuals,Sonic x Shadow Generationsincludes a separate mode centered around Shadow, Sonic’s edgy rival, as well as unique levels and a new storyline that delves into Shadow’s past.
In the wake of the Summer Game Fest 2024 trailer confirminga release date of October 25, Sega has shared pre-order details on the different versions available. We’ve compiled all the details below, along with explanations on what exactly is included with each version, prices, and how to pre-orderSonic x Shadow Generations.
Every edition ofSonic x Shadow Generations
Digital Standard Edition
On its own, a digital copy ofSonic x Shadow Generationscomes with no extra bells or whistles, withthe only pre-order incentive being a special skin for Sonic. This skin gives him hischaracter model from 1999’sSonic Adventurefor the Dreamcast, which makes for some nice nostalgia. This skin will only be applicable to Modern Sonic and not Classic Sonic. If you purchase the game on PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5,you’ll also receive “Extended Prologue Animations with deleted scenes.”At the time of writing, there’s no mention of this bonus being made available for other platforms.
In short, the digital standard edition includes:
You can pre-order the digital standard edition via all the major platform holders’ storefronts (at the time of writing, a listing is not available on Nintendo Switch):
Physical Day One Edition
Anyone who prefers to own a physical copy ofSonic x Shadow Generationswillalso be treated to theSonic Adventureskin for pre-ordering. However,physical pre-orders come with with an extra exclusive and enticing bonus: a 28-page journal written by Gerald Robotnik, the grandfather of Doctor Eggman and the man who created Shadow. Said journal is 28 pages long and contains “Gerald’s innermost thoughts and drawings” from the time he worked on the Space Colony Ark whilst creating Shadow. This is a must-have for anyone eager for more lore and backstory for Shadow. It’s a pre-order bonus only, so you don’t want to wait until after the game’s already come out to grab it.PlayStation owners will still get the extended prologue animations though.
So, altogether, the Physical Day One edition includes:
Below is a shortlist of U.S. and U.K. retailers offering physical pre-orders forSonic x Shadow Generationsfor PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch consoles:
Digital Deluxe Edition
The most jam-packed offer available is the Digital Deluxe Edition, since this comes with a Digital Deluxe Season Pass. Said season pass containsan extra skin and level for Shadow that will launch in the holiday 2024 season, a second skin based on Terios (an early concept of Shadow’s character design), additional music, a digital artbook and soundtrack, and some skill points for the baseSonic Generationsgame. It also comes withthree days early access, though not for the Switch version for some reason. This ison top of theSonic Adventureskin pre-order bonus and PlayStation-only extended prologue. While Sega hasn’t confirmed this, it’s probably safe to assume the contents of the season pass will made available as a separate purchase at a later date.
Here is a simple rundown of the Digital Deluxe Edition’s contents:
Like with the standard digital edition, this can be pre-ordered via all the major platform holders’ storefronts (at the time of writing, a listing is not available on Nintendo Switch):
