
Sega has revealed that all physical pre-orders for Sonic X Shadow Generations will receive a reversible cover sleeve, letting you swap between the Western design and the Japanese design.
Sharing the reveal over on X, the announcement comes with a quick video to show what the different covers will look like. You'll likely be familiar with the Western design already: it features Classic Sonic, Modern Sonic, and Shadow all looking suitable badass against a backdrop of what we're assuming is one of Shadow's levels. The Japanese version, meanwhile, highlights the apparent rivalry between Sonic and Shadow, showcasing the two hedgehogs in a kind of jin-and-jang juxtaposition.
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It's cool, but we wish Shadow weren't upside down.
It's a neat little bonus for those opting to pre-order the physical edition, at least. The game launches on Switch on 25th October 2024 and will feature a revamp of the original Sonic Generations while introducing some brand new levels starring Shadow the Hedgehog.
We went hands-on with the game during Summer Game Fest and came away feeling relatively optimistic, though admittedly sceptical of how the game will hold up on Nintendo's console. If you want to check out our full thoughts on the demo, head on through via the link below.
What do you think of these two cover arts for Sonic x Shadow Generations? Will you be pre-ordering the physical edition? Let us know.
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Goddamit this goes hard af. Need!!
Sonic says "Now this is happenin' !!"
Not gonna lie, this looks pretty good
I know I’m probably in the minority here, but I am looking forward to this game. Despite Sonic’s bumpy track record, I absolutely loved Generations and can’t wait to play this expanded rerelease.
I'm already heavily disappointed with the side by side video released recently... I'll go play SA2 if I'm feeling a Sonic itch. Good luck to those getting this. Not gonna consider it unless the reviews come in very strong.
@DogDetective I don’t think you’re in the minority, rather there seems to be this weird deep-seated animosity towards modern sonic in this community specifically
Ngl, I like the option to use the Japanese cover instead, but if you're going to do reversible covers, the spine should be the same regardless of what side you choose. I like all my Switch games using the uniform spine design, so I'm just going to end up using the US cover anyway.
Take that, Square Enix!
No?
Take that, Square Enix games that weren't published by Nintendo!
Yessss!! I don't know if i'll even get this game physically right away but i'm just happy this box art isn't ENTIRELY exclusive to japan
I watched the comparison video and I loved what I saw. Pleasing everyone is an impossibility these days.
@DogDetective there’s also enough content to substantiate calling this a shadow game, and a new shadow game is a good thing.
Great option, but despite the awesome Dreamcast SA2 cover vibes, honestly I think the CGI art on this is pretty naff which is unusual for them.
Also, if you’re gunna do a reversible cover, DO a reversible cover with the console logos and spine. Sonic Superstars had the same issue and it just makes the game look bootleg 🤣
@DogDetective It does help that the base game is already excellent and this more or less a remaster/expansion. Granted the Colors remaster does have me a bit worried, but this is Sonic greatest hits remix, it would be kind of hard to screw up.
Okay that slaps! I need it!
@Wexter on the plus, this remaster has at least been done in-house than outsourced to another developer like Colours was.
By popular demand? I wonder who was demanding reversible covers?
I’m not complaining, I’m just confused… can we popular demand other stuff too?
@Alpha008 People were demanding the Japanese box art, which has this reversible as default
Sega saw how Paper Mario's limited reversival covers printed money.
[Everyone liked that]
Already preordered my Steam key, but as a diehard Sonic (and Shadow!!!) fan (and a "Sonic and Shadow" fan as well if you catch my drift) I might pre-order a physical edition too to support the franchise and these amazing gestures.
EDIT: Yeah I just pre-purchased ps4 physical, those animations and Gerald's journal???? Maaaaan
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