Sega’s latest Sonic Central event was packed with surprises, giving fans a peek into the story of the upcoming game, Sonic X Shadow Generations. But the excitement didn’t stop there. During Sony’s ‘State of Play’ broadcast, a few more details emerged, tantalizing fans even further.
If you weren’t tuned in, here’s the scoop: Sega will be dropping some exclusive Sonic 3 movie content set for release on December 12, 2024. The highlight? Keanu Reeves is lending his voice to Shadow in a special update. Dubbed the ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie Pack’, this addition draws inspiration from scenes in the third installment of the live-action film.
A tweet from PlayStation on September 24, 2024, announced, “Keanu Reeves is the Ultimate Life Form,” getting fans buzzing about the actor’s involvement and his role in bringing Shadow to life with his iconic voice.
This ‘Movie Pack’ is bundled with the game’s digital deluxe edition, all set for its debut on October 25. Here’s what the PR folks had to say about this intriguing update:
“On December 12, all SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS Digital Deluxe owners can transform into Shadow and tackle a level uniquely crafted around the new movie, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, featuring none other than Keanu Reeves.”
Adding more context, Sonic series producer Shun Nakamura shared on the PlayStation Blog:
“This content won’t directly tie into the movie’s story. Instead, as seen in the trailer, it’s set in Tokyo—just like in the movie where Shadow finds himself visiting.”
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Mark your calendars because the Sonic 3 movie is slated to hit theaters on December 20, 2024. Sega also took the opportunity to unveil a new story trailer for Sonic X Shadow Generations during the broadcast, featuring some familiar faces making their return.
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