It has been roughly three months since Sonic X Shadow Generations arrived on Switch, and while the release was (fittingly) quick out the gate, shifting one million copies in its opening weekend, SEGA's latest sales update shows that it's still got some life left in it.
Shared in a press release on the SEGA website, the company announced that Sonic X Shadow Generations has since sped past two million sales — accounting for both physical and digital downloads. This total combines unit sales across all platforms, though we'd assume that Switch players have made up a healthy portion of the updated total if the UK charts breakdowns are anything to go by.
Reflecting on Generation's renewed success, SEGA clarified that it has "focused on transmedia development as an important strategy" in growing the Sonic IP, "which involves the global expansion across various media verticals and merchandising".
As if to prove its transmedia tactics in action, the press release concludes with a flex of Sonic the Hedgehog 3's box office total to date ($425 million worldwide) and a note that the mobile game Sonic Rumble will launch later this year. No mention of the Knuckles series, then? Probably for the best.
In case you missed it, we had a smashing time with Sonic X Shadow Generations last year, calling it "a monumental return to form for both hedgehogs". You'll find our full review below:
What do you make of Sonic X Shadow Generations? Are you excited to see more "transmedia development" from SEGA? Let us know in the comments.
[source sega.co.jp]
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Love to hear it, so looking forward to playing it myself when I can (already have a Switch physical copy, it's just a matter of me finding the time for it)!
It's a solid game! Shadow's levels are even better than Sonic's, showing that SEGA knows how to improve the formula.
Now please release the next game with the same gameplay style instead of trying to chase trends.
It seems like SEGA is on the cusp of re-establishing Sonic in the mainstream, but you can never underestimate their ability to screw things up.
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I still think it's a good Switch port, the 30fps feels fine on Sonic Generations to me and the visuals are crisp on the OLED, even though I also have the 60fps PS4 version. Shadow's game is a bit blurry and the framerate feels worst though I've mainly only played the Sonic part of the game. On PS4 Shadow's game is reduced to 30fps, so it's evidently asking more of the Switch. I've certainly played the game more this time than when I had it on PS3.
Ah man, I keep seeing this game and have to fight the urge to purchase just yet, I'm really trying to get through my backlog but this looks so fun!
Glad to hear it, especially after watching Sonic 3. I will buy it soon. Please continue making Sonic cool again Sega.
Why wouldn't they acknowlege the Knuckles series? I actually liked it, I think the hatred for it is way out of porportion.
I hope that Sega remakes the Sonic Adventure titles and Sonic Heroes.
I also think Sega should remake the Sonic Adventure games, I've never played and I'm quite curious about how they are (but I understand they didn't age well).
I really like the Sonic movies, they're so much fun!
It's a little bit annoying that Sega rarely give us updates of the sales of their games. Other than reaching the million within the first week, we don't know the sales of Like a dragon Infinite, Persona 3 nor Metaphor Re:Fantazio.
Really good Sonic outing. One of their best ever IMO
@benmalsky198 I liked it more than the 3rd Movie.
Would love a 2nd series.
I played and finished Sonic Generations for the first time and it immediately became my favorite Sonic game. I just started Shadow Generations and it's somehow even better.
I’m hoping for a patch on Switch to:
Glad this game did well. I would like to see another Shadow game though with this level of quality.
it feels really great to see sonic x shadow doing so well! Its such a great package, especially if you havent played the original sonic generations. im glad it was included so i can finally play it on the go, as the original sonic gens is one of my most-played steam games! And in general, its great to see everyone finally like a recent sonic game. Turns out if you let your talented developers make good games without insane time restrictions, you get high quality, high selling, non-reputation-destroying games! Who woulda thunk?
So after the first week sales of 1.5 million, it slow down a lot. 2 million is decent, but it was realesed on all plattforms. Sonic as a brand, is much bygger then the succes of the games.
@Pat_trick GIVE MORE CREDIT TO SONIC TEAM!!!!! SEGA is the one who's basically responsible for how badly Sonic dev cycles have gone for the past 20 years.
@JohnnyMind I'll be looking for it in your weekly gaming lists
I have the physical copy of this game and hoping to get to it this year. As of now on my short list backlog list my goal is finish up DKRC HD, then most likely Ace Combat 7 next, then either Sonic x Shadow Generations or Red Dead Redemption. Also, Snowrunner in the midst of all that That's the goal but I wouldn't be surprised if all that goes out the window and something else skips the line.
Wow good marks all around. As long as Sega takes care of business, then the blue hedgehog's future seems to be improving.
@Ganner As much as I'm looking forward to playing it I'm not sure if I'll do so anytime soon considering not only that it could run better on Switch 2 and so it could be worth waiting for that (not that the way it runs now would particularly bother me, but still), but also that I've at least watched others playing the original Generations so that part of the game isn't new to me - games that I've neither played nor watched should have higher priority, but I might end up playing it regardless if I feel like it... of course when I have a free slot first and foremost!
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