Sonic Generations will be removed from digital storefronts starting next month, but it won’t disappear entirely and there will still be a way to buy it. In a statement posted Friday to the official Sonic the Hedgehog X profile, Sega confirmed that the 2011 game will be retired on September 9, presumably to make way for the remastered edition, Sonic X Shadow Generations.
However, he also explained that those who want can still buy the original version within a new bundle. He also reassured owners of the Steam version that support for mods will remain active even after the withdrawal.
The bundle
“We are thrilled to share Sonic X Shadow Generations with you in October and to see a new generation enjoy the game as much as we do,” the statement read.
“On September 9th, the original Sonic Generations will be retired from retail stores and will no longer be available for purchase as a standalone game. However, we’ve heard your feedback and want to help preserve the game.
As such, Sonic Generations will still be available as part of a bundle with other iconic Sonic titles on Steam and Xbox. Additionally, owners of the title will still be able to download and play it. Finally, we are happy to confirm that mods for the Steam version will remain unaffected.”
The new bundle, called Sonic the Hedgehog Legacy Bundle, will include a series of classic Sonic games and will cost 59.99 euros. Let’s see the titles present:
Sonic Generations Collection
Sonic Adventure DX
Sonic Adventure 2
Sonic Adventure 2 Battle
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 2
Sonic 3D Blast
Sonic Spinball
So Sonic Generations isn’t going away, much to the delight of fans. Sonic X Shadow Generations is itself an updated version of Sonic Generations, which includes new levels and other new features.
