Summary
Sonic Superstarshas added a brand-new DLC costume based on Shadow the Hedgehog, which is available for fans to download now.Sonic Superstarshas been getting post-launch DLC support after its initial October 2023 release, with players getting free DLC outfits for its playable characters. This newest costume for Sonic is based onSonic x Shadow Generations, an upcomingSonicgame that will be released in fall 2024.
Sonic x Shadow Generationsis a remaster of the 2011 original, re-releasing the old title on brand-new platforms after initially only launching on the PS3 and Xbox 360. This remaster includes updated graphics and 60 FPS across all platforms. On top of that, Sonic’s anti-hero rival, Shadow the Hedgehog, is starring in a brand-new story campaign that sees him confronting past foes, like Black Doom and the Biolizard. In celebration ofSonic x Shadow Generations' reveal,Sonic Superstarsplayers can get a costume based on Shadow for free.
This newSonic Superstarscostume can only be worn by Sonic, making him look like the iconic red-and-black hedgehog. This costume doesn’t change Sonic’s appearance completely, as the costume only puts Sonic in a hoodie or PJs that make him look like Shadow. This costume includes Shadow’s raised spines, inhibitor rings, and air shoes. Fans were given a heads-up last December, as apreviousSonic Superstarsleak pointed to this Shadow costumeearly, along with a waitress costume for Amy that was called “iHop Amy.”
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Since this is only a cosmetic costume instead of a full character swap, Sonic’s animations stay relatively the same as they appeared in the base game. The things that have changed in this costume would be Sonic’s appearance during these animations, where Sonic’s spinball jump more resembles Shadow’s and his running wheel animation incorporates Shadow’s air shoes. Many fans have gotten a bit of a laugh seeing how Sonic looked in this costume, especially with how he tries to replicate his rival’s stoic scowl. Others wish that Sega had committed tomaking Shadow playable inSonic Superstarsinstead of just a costume, even if it wouldn’t make sense timeline-wise.
While Shadow the Hedgehog isn’t a fully playable character inSonicSuperstars, the character is getting a lot of love from Sega this year. Shadow being given the spotlight is warranted, as not only will he be a playable character inSonic x Shadow Generations, he’ll be debuting asthe antagonist of the upcomingSonic the Hedgehog 3, which will premiere on July 02, 2025. Fans are eagerly anticipating to see howSonic x Shadow Generationswill retell the iconic character’s story, as he revisits his roots and confronts his past demons.
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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 June 28, 2025 for PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
