It's his year.

Learning why Shadow is so popular with Sonic X Shadow Generations and Takashi Iizuka

He may not be packing heat this time, but Shadow the Hedgehog is still ready for a hot year.

In fact, Sega has declared 2024 the Year of Shadow, which will include the character’s prominent role in the film Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which comes to theaters this December. Shadow is also making an impact in the gaming world this year, thanks to a new campaign that’s coming in Sonic X Shadow Generations (launching on Octboer 25, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC).

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.