Sega has announced that Sonic X Shadow Generations has surpassed 1 million units sold. Sonic X Generations has launched on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

The game is said to combine elements of two games, according to SEGA. A remake of the original Sonic Generations and the inclusion of an all new campaign played as Shadow. Sonic’s campaign features his original stages where Shadow’s are brand new. The Shadow stages are more dynamic. These stages are said to be based on the Sonic Frontiers engine, as discussed by fans online.

SEGA claims to have focused on multiple media platforms for its global development to grow their sonic IP, which include global expansion across these platforms and their merchandise. One notable feature in Sonic X Shadow Generations is that it will be supporting 12 languages. The game was released with a simultaneous worldwide release with an effort to reach the widest audience possible. SEGA has been involved in large scale global promotion events according to Gematsu, including exhibiting around the world.

SEGA’s has gone on to title their fiscal year Fearless: Year of the Shadow, in an effort to highlight Shadow the Hedgehog.  SEGA plans to accelerate their multimedia development with the release of a mobile title Sonic Rumble, slated for a winter release, Knuckles on Paramount+, and The film Sonic 3 which is set to feature the dark hedgehog.

Sonic X Shadow Generations has only been released recently and has largely  been received with a positive reception. The game is set for further content ahead as well including a movie tie-in DLC featuring Actor Keanu Reeves. There is much to look forward to ahead.

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS has already surpassed 1 Million copies sold! Thank you all for your continued and endless support. pic.twitter.com/XuTm4WViJv

— Sonic the Hedgehog (@sonic_hedgehog) October 25, 2024