Takashi Iizuka, the top of Sonic Group, has expressed curiosity in probably revisiting Shadow the Hedgehog’s darker facet.
Shadow was initially launched as a villain in Sonic Journey 2, however over time, his character developed right into a extra advanced, morally ambiguous determine.
Iizuka not too long ago mentioned the potential for Shadow returning to his villainous roots in an interview with Polygon (through The Gamer), in mild of the upcoming launch of Sonic X Shadow Generations.
Iizuka famous that it will be “attention-grabbing” to discover the character’s evil facet once more. He defined:
“In Sonic Journey 2, if you happen to undergo all of the completely different tales, you’ve in all probability run into Shadow getting revenge on all the world and being… just about evil.”
“Ever since Sonic Journey 2, we haven’t actually explored that ‘Evil Shadow’ presentation of the character,” he stated. “He’s at all times been on a distinct type of spectrum. However perhaps sooner or later it’ll be attention-grabbing to return again and revisit Shadow being not so good, perhaps even so far as evil, so far as the opposite characters might even see him.”
Shadow Generations Options Shadow as Protagonist
Shadow’s subsequent look will probably be in Sonic X Shadow Generations. Though he received’t be explicitly “evil” on this recreation, followers will get the possibility to play as him, making him the protagonist.
This would be the second time since 2005’s Shadow the Hedgehog that the character has taken middle stage because the lead.
The storyline of Sonic X Shadow Generations runs parallel to the occasions of Sonic Generations, with Shadow dealing with off in opposition to Black Doom.
The sport will probably be bundled with a remaster of Sonic Generations and is about for launch on October 25, 2024. It will likely be out there for Nintendo Change, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Sequence X/S, and PC.
In the meantime, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 not too long ago acquired a trailer that showcases Shadow for the primary time, and that too in his evil look, voiced by none apart from Keanu Reeves.
