Summary
Sega has revealed a new bundle that will include the originalSonic Generations, following the announcement of its delisting later this year.Sonic Generationsis being remastered viaSonic X Shadow Generations, which will launch later this October. The 2011 original game first launched on PS3, Xbox 360, and PC via the Steam platform. However, with a brand-new version ofSonic Generationscoming out soon, Sega has begun taking measures to ensure thatSonic X Shadow Generationssells well by delisting the original game.
Fans were wary of this move, with many worried about the original 2011 game’s fate and how the remaster would compare to it. These fears only increased when Sega firstdelisted the originalSonic Generationson the Xbox 360 storeahead of the marketplace’s closure on July 29. This move is similar to how Sega removed the Steam ports of classicSonicgames onceSonic Originswas released in 2022. However, Sega addressed these fears by stating that, while the game is being delisted, the original game will still be available for purchase and download via a bundle. One of these options is through a legacy game bundle that will be released on Steam.
A newSteam post on theSonic Generationsstore pagebroke down this new bundle and its contents, along with a brief FAQ. The first question addressed howSega will allow the originalSonic Generationsto be available after the remaster’s release, as only the standalone game is being delisted on July 13, 2025. The FAQ reveals that the original Sonic Generations will be available in the “Sonic the Hedgehog Legacy Bundle,” which includes eight different Sonic games from various eras. The price of this bundle starts at $59.99 USD, which is $10 cheaper than buying all the games separately.
What’s included in the Sonic the Hedgehog Legacy Bundle?
The full bundle includes the originalSonic Generationsand its Casino Night Zone DLC, along with other games likeSonic Adventure 2. The FAQ also reiterates thatfans can still modSonic Generationsafter it has been removed, and all pre-existing mods will still work with the original game as well. This bundle option is currently only available on Steam, though it’s possible that Xbox will likely get a similar bundle onceSonic Generationsgets delisted. Currently, the closest equivalent on Xbox is the “Ultimate Sonic Bundle,” which includesSonic Forces,Sonic Mania, andTeam Sonic Racing.
The decision to delist the originalSonic Generationsis still met with contention by fans, though fans are appreciative that Sega is at least offering the original game through the bundle. That said, the price of the bundle is also a bit contentious, though other observant fans note thatSonic Generationsand its associated bundles go on sale quite often. Ultimately,Sonic X Shadow Generationsis still highly anticipated, asthe enhanced remaster features Shadow the Hedgehog in his own campaign.
Sonic Generations
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The ultimate celebration of 20 Years of Sonic gaming, Sonic Generations delivers the definitive experience for Sonic fans new and old.Sonic’s universe is thrown into chaos when a mysterious new power comes into force, creating ‘time holes’ which take Sonic and his friends back in time. Whilst there, Sonic runs into some very familiar characters from his past including a younger version of himself! Now they must team up to defeat their enemies, save their friends, and find out who is behind this diabolical deed.Twice the Fun - Play as both Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic in the ultimate Sonic experience. Master the moves of each character as they race through each environment on their own designed built track.The Best Bits Just Got Better - Iconic environments from gaming history come to life in beautiful HD for the ultimate Sonic adventure, each revisited, recreated and re-imagined with stunning results.All New Experience - Play some of your gaming’s most iconic environments in a whole new way with famous Sonic stages presented in stunning new stereoscopic 3D.Unlock New Adventures - Once you complete each level and ‘free’ Sonic’s captured friends, you’ll get to go back and take on more challenges with them at your side.Infamous Bosses and Rivals - Take on some of the most notorious characters from Sonic’s past as you fight for ultimate supremacy.Master Your Moves - Master Classic Sonics famous spin-dash attack and utilise Modern Sonic’s ‘Boost’ as you complete all new tracks.
