Shadow to be Playable in Free 'Episode Shadow' DLC for Sonic Forces

Sounds cool. I mean, who can be upset about free dlc anyway?

That moment when only adding a fan fav character can save the game

@Yasaal That's assuming the game is so bad that it needs him. Let's wait a bit before dissing the game.

You can't complain at free content.

@Kalmaro you clearly don't visit PushSquare often LOL

Only played one Sonic game, Sonic Mania, but compared to this game, the level design in this video looks awfully flat...
Didn't one of the lead designer of Mania said that the most important element of Sonic is the slopes? There doesn't seem to have any of them here...

Anyway, free DLC are good, but what is the use of free day one DLC? Might as well be included directly in the game.

@pandarino Is there something I should know about?

@Damo Me!
Oh man, I'm so excited for this! Shadow the Hedgehog is my favorite character, AND my favorite game in the series! This is shaping up to be my favorite modern Sonic game, and I haven't even played it yet! XD Nobody could kill my hype! Come on November 7th!

@Kalmaro the editors there are always complaining about free dlc

@pandarino Sounds just as bad as that hellhole 4chan or Reddit

I got my bonus edition pre-ordered and couldn't be more excited to play it, this just makes it even better. My only gripe is that it's coming out too soon after Odyssey, so it's possible it may go unplayed for a while. I wish it was out now instead.

The more I see of this game, the more skeptical I become. Stages look so generic.

Pretty cool element, but I think the level design continues to be pretty bland compared to Generations.

@mikegamer reddit does not deserve to be mentioned alongside 4chan. IMO reddit right now is the only place online where you can actually have meaningful interaction with people who share a common interest.The upvote system really helps bury most of the toxicity so present in every single other website, including NL.

No chao, no deal.

@pandarino Those guys are dumb then.

@nab1 you clearly have not been to the more political reddit areas.

@Kalmaro Well, to be fair, any political discussion turns any site into a mess mate, even this one.

I liked episode metal in sonic 4, so cool

@Kalmaro Well, yeah, good point, I forgot to mention, it can depend on which subreddits one subscribes too.

@nab1 Generally though, you're right, I turn to reddit often when looking for like minded individuals.

Here's hoping the game isn't the typical 3D Sonic kind of terrible. Mania was phenomenal, but I feel like Forces could shatter the bit of confidence in the future of Sonic that Mania gave me. Here's hoping I'm entirely wrong.

It's wonderful that it's free, but the only way I can see this making sense, is if the idea for it, came after the game has already begin printing. Otherwise, it should have just been included on-disc. I understand that including it might have seemed disconnected from the main story.

To me, it almost seems like co.s purposely do this, to get us in a mental state of considering dlc a "norm"; especially day-1 dlc. Still, I reiterate, it's wonderful that it is free. I have a friend who is a huge Sonic, & shadow fan; he'll def(definitely) enjoy this.

Edgelord the hedgehog.

Finally, In under 2 months I will have a modern Mario and Sonic in the same console... Amazing.

Next few months not filled up with overpriced ports or indie nonsense... Time to Log some miles on the switch again.

looks terrible

@Damo Your avatar pic and your reply made me laugh. I can see them asking that question. Lol!

This site is being nice about this. Push Square on the other hand...

@Kalmaro lol ok. Though I'm definitely sure a 3D sonic game won't do good... Sonic Mania was great but I don't think Forces will reach that level

@Yasaal You never know, sonic colors wasn't all that horrible and generations was refreshing, for the most part.

@Kalmaro True. Let's hope so...

Edgehog returns.

@8-Bit_Zorldo Let's hope. It stands to benefit Sega, too, since I'm sure Mania was far cheaper to develop than Forces.

"Team Dark"

...

Really strikes fear into the core of your being, doesn't it?

So if Shadow is going to be a bad guy in the game, why is he killing the bad guys?

The fate of team dark? Like team dark from sonic heroes?

Also this game still looks pants.

It's about time. I've been waiting over a decade to play as him in a platformer again.

PLOT TWIST, Maria was a robot all this time.

Getting tired of Shadow.

Ugh, that level just looks so empty and bland. I still need to play Mania, but the only thing keeping me from buying that game is that I don't like the 2D Sonic games a lot. But this.. I don't know how I feel about this. Shadow being playable is a good thing though.

@samuelvictor haha, yeah - I think just having the 2 icons on the switch home window will be amazing.

I didn't get Sonic Mania. Not really in the "retro" thing... Why so glad there is both a modern Mario and Sonic for me this time around. But cool you enjoyed it, why choices always good!

This could mean, Tails and Knuckles will be playable at some point with DLC?

Awesome!! I love Shadow; he's one of my favorite game characters. Can't wait until Nov. 7th!

@ClassSonicSatAm
Exactly what I was thinking - this sets a good precedent for future content updates or the possibility of more playable characters/play-styles within the game. I'm also hoping that these would come with a greater challenge to them, as the Shadow gameplay above seems to have the red stuff as part of his stage mechanics which could result in some trickier actual platforming.

@BensonUii Because initially Nintendo made it seem like it was going to be forced product placement through an update, rather than something you could choose to download off the Eshop. There's a big difference.

That's Chaos out-of-control.

@Damo I did. Seriously, it's a continuation of the Sonic Generations concept, so why not include Shadow? Like him or not, he was a big part of the series for a while, and Sonic Forces is celebrating a lot of Sonic's history.

https://youtu.be/BhHbGIJswj0

Mario new footage in cappy kingdom

This game just doesn't look great to me. I will probably pass.

What could be better than a new game?

A new game with free dlc available at launch!

There's some serious range on that homing attack. I'm happy Shadow's back as a playable, but I have no idea what this game is doing with him.

I'm ready to give it a whirl. Here's hoping.

About time, is the only thing that comes to mind. Sonic fans love the characters and not -just- Sonic.

Last time Shadow was playable in a main game was 11 years ago.

Wow... the levels looks so boring and uninspired... based on what I saw there isn't much of gameplay... it seems like an on rails timing fest. Pass for sure!

@Tendogamerxxx "on rails timing fest" lol I got that feeling too.

Sonic Adventure 2 is amazing. Sonic generations was really fun. Whats really missing is the CHAO GARDEN!!! It brought so much replay value.

Day one DLC should not be considered anything "extra" people. Its definitely content they couldn't finish before the game went gold. Great that its included (big shadow fan) but its just part of the game not a special bonus.

Like.. I dunno why can't they just refine hire someone with imagination. Its sad that a bunch of fans can design better 2D levels than Sonic Team.

Shadow is probably my favorite Sonic character (him or Espio), but im still not sure if I want this game.

Oh look, a '3D' Sonic game that spends 85% of its time in 2D.

We have Sonic Mania for 2D, why can't we get a fully 3D game as well?

If its free day one dlc, they could have just included it on the card!

Playable Shadow? Given the Switch's portability, this will mark Shadow's debut in a handheld Sonic platformer. Well, a normal handheld Sonic platformer (the Rivals duology doesn't count).

@Kingrat This is basically O6 done right, remember that dlc that allow you play as the other characters?

plus this could keep the game alive with more Episodes. (reminds of Sonic Runners in a way)