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Takashi Iizuka, the top of Sonic Crew, has expressed curiosity in doubtlessly revisiting Shadow the Hedgehog’s darker facet.
Shadow was initially launched as a villain in Sonic Journey 2, however over time, his character advanced 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 gentle of the upcoming launch of Sonic X Shadow Generations.
Iizuka famous that it will be “fascinating” to discover the character’s evil facet once more. He defined:
“In Sonic Journey 2, in case you undergo all of the completely different tales, you might have most likely run into Shadow getting revenge on your complete 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 all the time been on a distinct sort of spectrum. However perhaps sooner or later it’ll be fascinating 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 can 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 heart stage because the lead.
The storyline of Sonic X Shadow Generations runs parallel to the occasions of Sonic Generations, with Shadow going through off towards Black Doom.
The sport can be bundled with a remaster of Sonic Generations and is ready for launch on October 25, 2024. It will likely be obtainable for Nintendo Swap, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Collection X/S, and PC.
In the meantime, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 not too long ago obtained a trailer that showcases Shadow for the primary time, and that too in his evil look, voiced by none aside from Keanu Reeves.
