Did you manage to snag a pre-order for the Nintendo Switch 2 overnight? If so, there’s some exciting news you might be interested in. SEGA recently announced that Sonic will be joining other iconic characters on the launch day of the new console. Set your calendars for June 5th, as that’s when SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS hits the scene.
This eagerly anticipated title will be alongside other notable games making their debut on the Switch 2, like Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut and Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S. Whether you prefer a hard copy or a digital version, you can secure your copy of these games now.
In SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, players will dive into a fresh narrative as Shadow, showcasing new abilities that highlight his Ultimate Life Form reputation. Alongside this, fans of Sonic Generations can enjoy a revamped version of the classic, boasting upgraded visuals and additional bonus content.
Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S offers thrilling puzzle gameplay with its innovative “Puyo Tetris Doubles” mode. Players can team up for intense 2v2 battles on a shared board to create impressive combos. The game also features various modes, accessible locally and online for up to four players, and a diverse lineup of 40 characters, including Sonic himself, each with unique skills.
Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut presents an enhanced experience of the widely praised origin tale from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s Yakuza series, now polished for the Switch 2. This version brings in fresh story segments and introduces “Red Light Raid,” an online multiplayer mode where you can ally with friends to battle enemy swarms. It also supports multiple language options, including voicing in English and Chinese, with subtitles in French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese.
Additionally, RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army will be available for preorder, with a release scheduled for June 19. Two Point Museum is also set to join the roster later this year.
For those keen on staying updated with SEGA’s offerings for the Switch 2, further details can be found on their official website at www.sega.com.