SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS

Fast-paced 2D and 3D platforming across two campaigns

Sonic Team · Published by SEGA · Released Oct 24, 2024

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 96% of 16K
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 92% of 180 in 30 days
Playing now: 92; peak 24h 192
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 1 year ago; Jan 21, 2025

What is SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS?

A single-player action platformer combining a remaster of Sonic Generations with a new standalone Shadow campaign. You race through 2D and 3D stages, fight enemies, complete platforming challenges, explore Shadow’s hub, and unlock powers as Black Doom returns.

For you if...

+you like fast 2D and 3D platforming
+you enjoy replaying stages and completing challenges
+you want separate Sonic and Shadow campaigns

Not for you if...

−you want a long, entirely new campaign
−you prefer slower, more deliberate platforming
−you mainly want multiplayer modes

What players say

96% of 15,652 reviews are positive · 92% of 180 in the last 30 days

Players praise Shadow’s controls, new powers, and stages. They commonly call his campaign short and the Sonic Generations half a limited remaster with rougher controls. Recent complaints also cite Denuvo launch or offline lockouts, refresh-rate stutter, and movie DLC preventing an all-S-ranks achievement from registering.

Screenshots and trailer

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i3-2120 or FX-6300
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 550 Ti, 1GB or AMD Radeon HD 5770, 1GB
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 35.3 GB available space
Notes: Low 720p @ 30 FPS. CPU: A processor supporting AVX extensions set is required to launch the application. GPU: A D3D10 compatible graphics adapter is required to launch the application. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i7-2600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780, 3GB or AMD Radeon RX 470, 4GB or Intel Arc A310, 4GB
Memory: 12 GB RAM
Storage: 35.3 GB available space
Notes: High 1080p @ 60 FPS. CPU: A processor supporting AVX extensions set is required to launch the application. GPU: A D3D10 compatible graphics adapter is required to launch the application. Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: Denuvo Anti-tamper
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 40
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
First time setup requires active internet connection
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese. Text only: Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Thai, Traditional Chinese.