Original Sonic Generations Will Still Be Available After Remaster Launches

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Original Sonic Generations Will Still Be Available After Remaster Launches

Highlights

  • The original 2011 title Sonic Generations will still be available to purchase after the release of Sonic X Shadow Generations in October.
  • However, the game will only be available in bundles containing other
    Sonic
    titles.
  • Sonic X Shadow Generations is a remaster of the game, and will also include a brand-new story campaign starring Shadow the Hedgehog.

As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I must admit that I was initially concerned when I heard about Sega’s decision to remaster Sonic Generations and release it as Sonic X Shadow Generations. Having grown up with the original 2011 title, I feared that the classic game might be lost forever in the face of this new iteration.

Sega has confirmed that fans can continue purchasing and downloading the classic Sonic Generations game on Xbox and PC platforms, despite the upcoming release of Sonic X Shadow Generations. The new Sonic X Shadow Generations is essentially an upgraded version of the 2011 title, which was initially distributed on Steam, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360, as well as PC. In addition to porting the original game onto newer platforms, this remastered edition features a fresh storyline centered around Shadow the Hedgehog, one of Sonic’s popular adversaries.

With much anticipation for the remastered edition of Sonic Generations, some fans expressed concerns upon its announcement. The primary worry revolved around the future of the original release, with speculation if Sonic X Shadow Generations might supersede it. These apprehensions intensified when Sega removed the original Sonic Generations from the Xbox 360 store prior to its marketplace closure on July 29, leading fans to speculate if it would also vanish from Steam. The removal of classic games following the release of Sonic Origins added fuel to these concerns. However, Sega has since alleviated these fears by assuring that the original version will remain accessible even post the launch of Sonic X Shadow Generations.

On September 9, 2024, before the release of Sonic X Shadow Generations on October 25, the individual purchase option for the classic game Sonic Generations will be taken down from online marketplaces like Steam and Xbox. However, in response to fan requests, the original game won’t completely disappear. It will continue to be sold as part of bundles containing other Sonic games on both platforms. If you currently own Sonic Generations, you can still download and enjoy the original version after September 9.

Original Sonic Generations Will Be Delisted, But Still Available For Download And Purchase

  • The original Sonic Generations will be delisted on September 9, 2024.
  • The original Sonic Generations will still be available via bundles of other Sonic games on Xbox and Steam.
  • Mods will still work with the Steam version.

Another big concern for the fandom were the preservation of mods for Sonic Generations, as the delisting of the original game could render many of them obsolete. Sonic Generations still has an incredibly prolific modding community over a decade after its launch, with several mods adding in new playable characters, stages, and tweaks to gameplay. The tweet confirms that mods on the Steam version will not be affected, meaning the modding community won’t need to worry about them being incompatible with the remaster.

As a gaming enthusiast, I couldn’t contain my excitement when I heard the news that the classic Sonic Generations would still be up for grabs! It’s not often that older games like this one manage to evade the usual fate of being delisted, leaving only the latest version available. So, it’s a significant win for game preservation that we can still get our hands on the original release, even if it comes as part of a bundle. I appreciate the compromise made to keep the old version around and ensure that gamers like me can continue to enjoy these timeless classics!

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2024-08-09 22:06