Sonic Superstars Adds Another Free DLC Costume

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Sonic Superstars has added a brand-new DLC costume based on Shadow the Hedgehog, which is available for fans to download now. Sonic Superstars has been getting post-launch DLC support after its initial October 2023 release, with players getting free DLC outfits for its playable characters. This newest costume for Sonic is based on Sonic x Shadow Generations, an upcoming Sonic game that will be released in fall 2024.

Sonic x Shadow Generations is a remaster of the 2011 original, re-releasing the old title on brand-new platforms after initially only launching on the PS3 and Xbox 360. This remaster includes updated graphics and 60 FPS across all platforms. On top of that, Sonic's anti-hero rival, Shadow the Hedgehog, is starring in a brand-new story campaign that sees him confronting past foes, like Black Doom and the Biolizard. In celebration of Sonic x Shadow Generations' reveal, Sonic Superstars players can get a costume based on Shadow for free.

This new Sonic Superstars costume can only be worn by Sonic, making him look like the iconic red-and-black hedgehog. This costume doesn't change Sonic's appearance completely, as the costume only puts Sonic in a hoodie or PJs that make him look like Shadow. This costume includes Shadow's raised spines, inhibitor rings, and air shoes. Fans were given a heads-up last December, as a previous Sonic Superstars leak pointed to this Shadow costume early, along with a waitress costume for Amy that was called «iHop Amy.»

Since this is only a cosmetic costume instead of a full character swap, Sonic's animations stay relatively the same as they appeared in the base game. The things that have changed in this costume would be Sonic's appearance during these animations, where Sonic's spinball jump more resembles Shadow's and his running wheel animation incorporates Shadow's air shoes. Many fans have gotten a bit of a laugh seeing how Sonic looked in this costume, especially with how he tries to replicate his rival's stoic scowl. Others wish