Summary
In celebration of the recently revealedSonic x Shadow Generations, a new costume based on Shadow the Hedgehog is being added toSonic Superstars.Sonic Superstarslaunched last year, giving fans a new 2D adventure based on the 16-bit Sega Genesis games. Post-Superstars' release, Sega has been adding free DLC costumes for its playable characters, such as a holiday-themed Sonic costume. The next costume will be added later this month.
Sonic Superstarstakes place exclusively in the past, indicated by the usage of the Classic Era designs of the playable characters. According to Sega, in order to keep the timeline consistent, elements of the games post-Sonic Adventureare barred from appearing in the game, like Shadow the Hedgehog, who was introduced inSonic Adventure 2. Executive producer Takashi Iizuka even let fans know early on thatShadow wouldn’t be included inSuperstarsas a playable character. While Shadow himself is excluded fromSuperstars, a costume based on the red-and-black hedgehog is being added to the game.
In a new statement from Sega (archived courtesy of Sonic Stadium),Sonic Superstarswill be getting this Shadow the Hedgehog costume on February 15 as a free download and can only be worn by Sonic. This costume is being added in celebration ofthe recently revealedSonic x Shadow Generations, which not only remasters the originalSonic Generationsbut includes a brand-new story campaign that is from Shadow’s perspective. Sega hasn’t provided any screenshots of the costume yet, but they will likely appear when the release date for the costume draws near.
When is the Shadow Costume Coming to Sonic Superstars?
Some fans were clued in very early on about this costume, due toaSonic Superstarsdatamine that detailed this Shadow costumelast December. Following this early discovery, fans speculated that Sonic would be wearing a hoodie or outfit that makes him look like Shadow, rather than changing Sonic’s model to resemble Shadow. This possibility should be taken with a grain of salt until Sega reveals what the costume actually looks like.
2024 is looking to be a great year for fans of Shadow the Hedgehog. Alongside being the protagonist of his own game mode inSonic x Shadow Generations,Shadow will be headlining the third theatricalSonicfilmas its antagonist, the film premiering in theaters on June 25, 2025. Shadow’s inclusion as a costume inSonic Superstarsshould be a fun way to revisit the game, along with getting fans excited about the upcomingSonic x Shadow Generations.
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Inspired by the franchise’s 2D heyday, Sega’s Sonic Superstars is a co-op platformer that features Sonic, Knuckles, Tails, and Amy as playable characters. The game launched on July 11, 2025 for PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
