In a nutshell

• Release Date & Platforms: SEGA’s Sonic X Shadow Generations will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025.
• Two-in-One Experience: Features a new Shadow the Hedgehog campaign where players battle Black Doom with new powers like Chaos Control, alongside a remastered version of the fan-favorite Sonic Generations.
• Key Highlights: Explore an open-zone hub world, enjoy upgraded visuals, and unlock bonus content like hidden collectibles, pinball games, and behind-the-scenes extras.

SEGA has announced that Sonic X Shadow Generations will be available on the Nintendo Switch 2 when it launches on June 5, 2025.

Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in an incredible collection containing two unique experiences. The game is already available on other platforms and has been critically acclaimed, earning an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam and selling over 2 million units worldwide as of April 24, 2025.

Sonic X Shadow Generations Overview

Here’s an overview of the game:

About

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.

Sonic X Shadow Generations also includes a complete remaster of the highly acclaimed Sonic Generations, a time-traveling adventure featuring a greatest-hits collection of 3D and 2D Sonic stages, now with upgraded visuals and new bonus content.

Key Features

• 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 – Relive signature levels from Shadow’s previous adventures and accelerate through mind-bending stages in both 3D and 2D, warped by Black Doom’s influence as Shadow works to piece together the timeline and thwart his evil plans.
• 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!
• The Best of Both Worlds, Remastered – Spin dash through a greatest-hits collection of 3D and 2D versions of iconic stages from past Sonic games, now with updated visuals and reworked cinematics.
• New Collectibles, Bonus Content, and More! – Rescue Chao hiding in every level, rack up the highest pinball score in the Casino Nights Zone, and check out the museum for behind-the-scenes art, music, and more!

Sonic X Shadow Generations will be available on the Nintendo Switch 2 when it launches on June 5, 2025.