It is change into all too widespread for online game firms to delist a few of their older titles as soon as a remaster or a remake hits the market. Even Sega is not immune from that, as the corporate nonetheless plans to take away the unique Sonic Generations earlier than the remaster is launched as a part of Sonic x Shadow Generations. However that does not imply the primary model of Sonic Generations will probably be going away for good.
Through the official Sonic the Hedgehog account on X, Sega has introduced that Sonic Generations will probably be delisted as a standalone title on September 9. Nevertheless, within the identify of preserving the sport in its unique type, it’s going to nonetheless be out there in bundles on Stream and Xbox. Players who already personal Sonic Generations will nonetheless have the option obtain the title as properly.
Subsequently, Sonic Generations will nonetheless be out there by way of bundles of different iconic Sonic titles on Steam and Xbox. Current homeowners of the title will nonetheless be capable of obtain and play, as properly. Lastly, we’re pleased to substantiate that mods on the Steam model will NOT be affected!
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Old-fashioned players even have the choice of selecting up Sonic Generations for the Xbox 360, which is backwards appropriate on Xbox One and Xbox Collection X. Amazon is at present promoting new copies of Sonic Generations for Xbox 360 for less than $23, which is not a nasty value for a recreation quickly to be a lot tougher to seek out.
As for Sonic x Shadow Generations, the remaster of the primary recreation is included alongside a brand new title, Shadow Generations, and the 2 titles happen concurrently with one another. Sega will launch Sonic x Shadow Generations on Xbox Collection X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Change, and PC on October 25.