Summary
- Shadow the Hedgehog joins Sonic Dream Team on December 18 with unique Chaos abilities.
- Post-launch updates include a new zone and “Year of Shadow” event focusing on the anti-hero.
- Shadow’s addition brings new equippable powers and exclusive abilities, with more music tracks added.
Sega Hardlight has revealed that Shadow the Hedgehog will be added to the playable roster of Sonic Dream Team on December 18, bringing his signature Chaos abilities. Sonic Dream Team is an Apple Arcade exclusive title that was first released in December 2023. This game is the first fully 3D platformer developed by Sega Hardlight; the studio’s previous mobile outings included endless racing games like Sonic Forces: Speed Battle and Sonic Dash. Dream Team boasts a roster of six playable characters, split between Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Cream, and Rouge.
Sonic Dream Team has received a variety of post-launch updates since it first launched, including a brand-new zone known as “Sweet Dream,” a bonus level containing some of the hardest challenges. This game is also getting post-launch content as part of the “Fearless: Year of Shadow” event, which focuses on Sonic’s anti-hero rival. Similar to how Sonic X Shadow Generations promoted him to a starring role, Shadow is going to be playable in Sonic Dream Team as well. While Shadow’s addition was revealed back in September, fans finally have a date for his Dream Team debut.
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Courtesy of Sonic Stadium, Sega Hardlight says that Shadow the Hedgehog will be added to Sonic Dream Team on December 18, just a few days before the premiere of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in theaters. Shadow won’t play like a move set clone of Sonic or Amy either, as he has a completely unique move set related to his Chaos abilities. Shadow can use Chaos Control and Chaos Shift, which can freeze time and lock both the environment and enemies in place. Players will also need to unlock him first before they can play as the iconic anti-hero.
When is Shadow coming to Sonic Dream Team?
Shadow’s addition also comes with a set of new equippable powers to make certain challenges easier. These new powers include Quick Grind, Perfect Jump, Chain Attack, and Perfect Jump, which will be available for all characters. Shadow’s appearance in Dream Team also gives him two exclusive powers; double Chaos Shift and extended Chaos Control, which will likely extend his ability to stop time around him. More unlockable music tracks will also be added to the daily Tails Challenge score milestones.
With Shadow’s year wrapping up in 2024, Sega’s giving him a lot of love in games before his appearance in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. The movie version of Shadow will be added as a playable character in Sonic Forces: Speed Battle in a special event, complete with a new level based on the film as well. The movie DLC for Sonic X Shadow Generations was also dropped earlier this month, where Shadow rips through Shibuya and takes out various G.U.N. personnel.
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog is a prolific game franchise that started life on the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Covering both 2D and 3D iterations through the generations, Sonic is known for speedy movements and interesting platforming mechanics.