Sonic X Shadow Generations Sells Over One Million Units On Launch Day

SEGA has just announced that global sales of Sonic X Shadow Generations has surpassed one million units - just in time for the game's official physical launch date (which is today). Happy SXSG Day, everyone!

The impressive launch sales figure covers the sum total of physical and digitally-downloaded versions of the game, across all platforms. SEGA's press release, sent to the Sonic Stadium, makes note of the fact that Sonic X Shadow Generations supports a large number of languages "to reach a wider global audience," suggesting that the company sees this as one of the reasons for its launch day success.

Of course, it helps that the game is very very good. Check out our spoiler-free review of SXSG right here to see what we thought of it.

SEGA continues by confirming that it will accelerate its transmedia development plans for the rest of the year, with a global launch of mobile game Sonic Rumble planned for this Winter and the theatrical release of the third Sonic the Hedgehog movie, which features Shadow's silver-screen debut.

Although the game has technically been available for several days thanks to the Digital Deluxe Early Access, one million units on launch day is a great achievement for the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, and is a number that will surely grow further as fans and gamers purchase the game long-term over the next couple of months. Congratulations, SEGA and Sonic Team!

Let us know how you're planning to spend Sonic X Shadow Generations Day, and check out the full press release as sent to us by SEGA below.

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TOKYO, Japan – Oct. 25, 2024 – SEGA CORPORATION (Head Office: Shinagawa, Tokyo, President COO: Shuji Utsumi, hereinafter SEGA®) is pleased to announce that the worldwide sales of their game SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS that released globally on Friday, October 25, 2024, has surpassed one million units*1.

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS is a title that combines two games: Sonic Generations™, where players can enjoy speed-running various stages with Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic, enhanced with new elements, and "Shadow Generations," a completely new game featuring the dark hero Shadow racing through dynamic environments. The story begins as a mysterious creature called the "Time Eater" creates distortions in time and space, setting off separate adventures for Sonic and Shadow. Players can look forward to a high-speed action-adventure with distinct gameplay experiences and narratives.

In addition to offering a new "Sonic" gameplay experience, this title supports 12 languages *2 to reach a wider global audience and was released simultaneously worldwide on multiple platforms. It was also involved in large-scale global promotions, including exhibiting at events around the world.

To further grow the Sonic IP, we have focused on transmedia development as an important strategy, which involves the global expansion across various media verticals and merchandising. Furthermore, this fiscal year is themed "Fearless: Year of Shadow" for the Sonic IP, focusing on global initiatives that highlight Shadow. 

Besides this game, we will accelerate our transmedia development with the mobile game Sonic Rumble™, which is scheduled to launch this winter, as well as the distribution of the “Knuckles” show on Paramount+, and the worldwide release of the “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” movie, which is slated for release this December, and we will work to further raise awareness of the Sonic IP and expand the brand.

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*1 SEGA internal data: sales figures represent the sum of sales of physical and downloaded titles and those deployed across all platforms.

*2 Audio: English, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish / Subtitles: English, Korean, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Thai, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Russian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil)

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