Editions, release date and more

Sonic fans have dubbed 2024 the Year of the Shadow, and while there are several great reasons for that, one of the biggest is finally upon us. Sonic x Shadow Generationsa remaster of Sonic Generations with an entirely new Shadow the Hedgehog story arc thrown in released on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC on October 25, 2024.

Keanu Reeves is coming to Sonic X Shadow Generations

Keanu Reeves is coming to Sonic X Shadow Generations as part of the movie pack, also adding a Sonic 3-inspired level.

That means if you've been waiting to pre-order the next Sonic game, your time is almost up. It's not too late though and you still have the option to purchase your copy before release day. Not only to be able to play it as soon as it launches – or to make sure it arrives on release day if you purchase a physical copy – but also to be able to benefit from pre-order bonuses, all detailed below.

Differences between Sonic x Shadow Generations editions and the pre-order bonus

Shadow grinding a rail in Sonic — via Sega

There are two editions of Sonic x Shadow Generations to choose from. If you just want the game, but can't say no to a pre-order bonus, you can stick with the Standard Edition. If you want a little more and are willing to pay a little more, then there's the Digital Deluxe Edition which includes all the extras detailed below.

	Standard edition	Deluxe digital edition
Legacy Skin for Moden Sonic (Pre-Order Bonus)	✓	✓
Gerald Robotnik's Diary (Physical Only)	✓	✘
Exclusive prologue animations (PlayStation only)	✘	✓
Early access for three days	✘	✓
Additional character skin and level for the shadow	✘	✓
Terios skin	✘	✓
Extra background music package	✘	✓
Digital artbook and soundtrack	✘	✓
Skill points	✘	✓

The standard edition of Sonic x Shadow Generations costs $50 regardless of which platform you purchase it on, and the Legacy Skin for the modern version of Sonic is included as long as you order the game before October 25th. You'll also receive a copy of Gerald Robotnik's diary which, since it's a physical item, doesn't come with the more expensive Digital Deluxe Edition. If you want to start playing Generations three days early and get all the other in-game extras listed above, you'll need to go the Digital Deluxe route.

Sonic x Shadow Generations is not only a remaster of Sonic Generations, but also packs in some brand new Shadow content. Relive the 2011 game as it looks better than it ever has before as you embark on an entirely new adventure with Shadow.

Sonic x Shadow Generations Collector's Editions

Even if they are not listed above, Sonic x Shadow Generations has a collector's edition. In fact, it has two collector's editions. Unfortunately, it's too late to catch them. It's unlikely that the Limited Run Games Collector's Edition, which includes a statue of Sonic and Shadow standing side by side on a Dreamcast, will ever be available again.

There's a chance that the much cheaper Collector's Edition, which replaces that statue with a bust of the Shadow Broker and comes with a keychain and a physical copy of the game's artbook, could be available again once Generations is released. It's unlikely, but there's a possibility if Sega had some leftover stock.