Sonic X Shadow Generations Reveals Updated Sales Figures

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Key things

  • Sonic X Shadow Generations sells 1.5 million units per month.
  • During the same period, the game sold more than Sonic Frontiers.
  • The Black Friday sale offers 40% off the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation versions.



Sega has revealed updated sales figures for the Sonic X Shadow Generationswith the game managing to sell 1.5 million units a month after its release. Sonic X Shadow Generations selling over a million units isn't too surprising considering how it was one of the most anticipated releases Sonic the Hedgehog fans in 2024. Even though it features a 2011 remaster Sonic Generationsthere's also a campaign with Shadow the Hedgehog where he faces off against Black Doom and other enemies from his past. Shadow is the protagonist of his own journey alongside Sonic Generations gave the remaster a lot of attention that probably wouldn't have gotten otherwise.

This success was reflected in how Sonic X Shadow Generations was a massive hit on its release day, not only in terms of critical reception but also its sales. After a three-day early access period, Sega revealed it Sonic X Shadow Generations already managed to sell 1 million copies on the day of its release. This is a major sales milestone as it does so Sonic X Shadow Generations one of the fastest selling games in the franchise, even surpassing similar games Sonic Frontiers. Sega recently revealed updated sales figures for the game a month after its initial launch.


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In a recent post from the official Sega Southeast Asia (SEA) Facebook page, the account revealed this Sonic X Shadow Generations has sold over 1.5 million units to date across Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation and Xbox consoles. Original for reference Sonic Generations managed to sell 1.85 million copies by the end of May 2012, meaning that the remaster is already encroaching on the original's lifetime sales within a month.


Sonic X Shadow Generations sold 1.5 million units a month after launch

Currently, Sonic Frontiers holds the title of best-selling 3D Sound a game that sold 3.5 million units by the end of April 2023. Even other critically acclaimed Sonic games like Sound colors and the original Sonic Generations did not come close to these numbers. Sonic Heroes it previously held the milestone when it managed to sell 3.41 million copies by the end of 2007. Sonic X Shadow Generations could probably be the next best selling and critically acclaimed 3D Sound game.


Sega SEA noted that the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation versions Sonic X Shadow Generations are currently on sale for Black Friday for 40% off their regular price, with other notable titles like Shin Megami Tensei V: Revenge and Metaphor: ReFantazio see a similar drop in prices. Fans can get a $50 game for $30 during Black Friday, which is a huge steal Sonic X Shadow Generationsconsidering it only came out a month ago. Historical sales Sound games increase significantly during the holiday season, so this sale is likely to be beneficial.

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