Did you manage to snag a pre-order for the Nintendo Switch 2 last night or early this morning? If you did, there’s some exciting news to brighten your day: Sonic is set to make an appearance right out of the gate! SEGA has revealed that "SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS" is slated for release on June 5th, making Sonic one of the iconic faces welcoming players on launch day.
Joining Sonic, other highly anticipated titles such as "Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut" and "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S" are also part of the Nintendo Switch 2’s launch day offerings. You can pre-order both physical and digital versions of these games right now.
Let’s delve into what each game brings:
SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS: This game invites you to step into Shadow’s shoes with a fresh storyline, introducing new abilities that showcase his prowess as the Ultimate Life Form. Additionally, you’ll find a fully remastered version of "Sonic Generations"—a thrilling time-travel adventure featuring both 3D and 2D stages from Sonic’s favorite moments. Everything comes with enhanced visuals and new bonus content to explore.
Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S: Prepare for some intense puzzle action! This sequel introduces a new “Puyo Tetris Doubles” mode, allowing for strategic 2v2 matches where pairs can launch massive combos using a single board. With a variety of local and online modes supporting up to four players, and a robust roster of 40 characters, including Sonic the Hedgehog himself, there’s a lot to look forward to.
Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut: Dive into the enhanced version of this critically acclaimed origin story from the Yakuza series, now optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2. This edition is packed with exclusive story cutscenes, a new "Red Light Raid" online multiplayer mode to team up against waves of foes, and the inclusion of English and Chinese voiceovers alongside subtitles in multiple languages such as French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese.
Additionally, don’t miss the open preorders for "RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army," set to release on June 19. Keep an eye out for "Two Point Museum," which is expected to join the lineup later in the year.
For more details on SEGA’s exciting Switch 2 offerings, head over to their website at www.sega.com.