Summary
- Sonic Generations is being remastered as Sonic X Shadow Generations and is launching in October, with the original game delisted.
- However, Sega has addressed fears of original game's fate, offering it in the "Sonic the Hedgehog Legacy Bundle" on Steam for $59.99.
- Fans can still mod the original Sonic Generations after the delisting as well, though not all fans are pleased with the bundle's price.
Sega has revealed a new bundle that will include the original Sonic Generations, following the announcement of its delisting later this year. Sonic Generations is being remastered via Sonic X Shadow Generations, which will launch later this October. The 2011 original game first launched on PS3, Xbox 360, and PC via the Steam platform. However, with a brand-new version of Sonic Generations coming out soon, Sega has begun taking measures to ensure that Sonic X Shadow Generations sells well by delisting the original game.
Fans were wary of this move, with many worried about the original 2011 game's fate and how the remaster would compare to it. These fears only increased when Sega first delisted the original Sonic Generations on the Xbox 360 store ahead of the marketplace's closure on July 29. This move is similar to how Sega removed the Steam ports of classic Sonic games once Sonic Origins was released in 2022. However, Sega addressed these fears by stating that, while the game is being delisted, the original game will still be available for purchase and download via a bundle. One of these options is through a legacy game bundle that will be released on Steam.
Sonic X Shadow Generations Shows Off a Returning Villain's New Look
Sega gives fans a brief preview of a returning villain in Sonic X Shadow Generations, who is one of Shadow the Hedgehog's most personal foes.
A new Steam post on the Sonic Generations store page broke down this new bundle and its contents, along with a brief FAQ. The first question addressed how Sega will allow the original Sonic Generations to be available after the remaster's release, as only the standalone game is being delisted on September 9, 2024. The FAQ reveals that the original Sonic Generations will be available in the "Sonic the Hedgehog Legacy Bundle," which includes eight different Sonic games from various eras. The price of this bundle starts at $59.99 USD, which is $10 cheaper than buying all the games separately.
What's included in the Sonic the Hedgehog Legacy Bundle?
- Sonic Generations Collection
- Sonic Adventure DX
- Sonic Adventure 2
- Sonic Adventure 2: Battle
- Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1
- Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2
- Sonic 3D Blast
- Sonic Spinball
- $59.99 USD
The full bundle includes the original Sonic Generations and its Casino Night Zone DLC, along with other games like Sonic Adventure 2. The FAQ also reiterates that fans can still mod Sonic Generations after it has been removed, and all pre-existing mods will still work with the original game as well. This bundle option is currently only available on Steam, though it's possible that Xbox will likely get a similar bundle once Sonic Generations gets delisted. Currently, the closest equivalent on Xbox is the "Ultimate Sonic Bundle," which includes Sonic Forces, Sonic Mania, and Team Sonic Racing.
The decision to delist the original Sonic Generations is still met with contention by fans, though fans are appreciative that Sega is at least offering the original game through the bundle. That said, the price of the bundle is also a bit contentious, though other observant fans note that Sonic Generations and its associated bundles go on sale quite often. Ultimately, Sonic X Shadow Generations is still highly anticipated, as the enhanced remaster features Shadow the Hedgehog in his own campaign.
Sonic Generations
- Released
- November 1, 2011
- ESRB
- E For Everyone due to Cartoon Violence
- Developer(s)
- Sonic Team
- Publisher(s)
- Sega
- Engine
- havok, hedgehog engine
WHERE TO PLAY
The ultimate celebration of 20 Years of Sonic gaming, Sonic Generations delivers the definitive experience for Sonic fans new and old.
Sonic’s universe is thrown into chaos when a mysterious new power comes into force, creating ‘time holes’ which take Sonic and his friends back in time. Whilst there, Sonic runs into some very familiar characters from his past including a younger version of himself! Now they must team up to defeat their enemies, save their friends, and find out who is behind this diabolical deed.
Twice the Fun - Play as both Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic in the ultimate Sonic experience. Master the moves of each character as they race through each environment on their own designed built track.
The Best Bits Just Got Better - Iconic environments from gaming history come to life in beautiful HD for the ultimate Sonic adventure, each revisited, recreated and re-imagined with stunning results.
All New Experience - Play some of your gaming’s most iconic environments in a whole new way with famous Sonic stages presented in stunning new stereoscopic 3D.
Unlock New Adventures - Once you complete each level and ‘free’ Sonic’s captured friends, you’ll get to go back and take on more challenges with them at your side.
Infamous Bosses and Rivals - Take on some of the most notorious characters from Sonic’s past as you fight for ultimate supremacy.
Master Your Moves - Master Classic Sonics famous spin-dash attack and utilise Modern Sonic’s ‘Boost’ as you complete all new tracks.
