SEGA has just announced its latest Sonic the Hedgehog fan celebration event today called Fearless: Year of Shadow.
Fearless: Year of Shadow is the second fan celebration campaign SEGA has launched, following up on last year’s Fast. Friends. Forever program, which highlighted the bonds between fans and characters in the Sonic franchise, specifically Tails, Knuckles, and Amy Rose, who are close companions to our fastest hedgehog. This year’s focus shifts to Shadow, the brooding rival and one of the most iconic characters in the Sonic universe, who is also set to star in the upcoming SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS video game.
Shadow will also play a major role in the highly anticipated Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie coming later this year. Paramount has been hyping the films, with the current press tour commenting that they want Sonic the Hedgehog 3 to be an “Avengers-level” event. Sonic 3 will be released in theatres on December 20, 2024—a great way to close out Fearless: Year of the Shadow.
While last year’s campaign focused on friendship and forging bonds, this year’s fan celebration event will be celebrating what it means to be Fearless and face challenges head-on, just like Shadow. To celebrate this announcement, SEGA has released a trailer, which can seen down below.
The Fearless: Year of Shadow Campaign Events From the SEGA team:
- Motorcycle Tour – Check out the custom-built Shadow-inspired motorcycle, set to appear at MotoGP and more! Stay tuned for future dates, and follow the Fearless website for more locations!
- MotoGP – Come see Shadow’s motorcycle at our display in the MotoGP Fan Zone this weekend in Austin, TX and again in the UK this August. Stay for some fearless motorcycle action at the world premier event. Get your tickets here!
- Shadow X Sonic Generations – Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences! Play as Shadow the Hedgehog in a brand-new story campaign and tackle iconic 2D and 3D stages as Classic and Modern Sonic in a newly remastered version of SONIC GENERATIONS.
- Mobile Game Events – Play the Fearless mobile events in Sonic Forces and Sonic Dash for a chance to unlock powerful Shadow variants, including Super Shadow, Vampire Shadow, Sir Lancelot, and Dragon Hunter Lancelot!
- LEGO – Shadow the Hedgehog fans can create endless stories with the LEGO® Sonic the Hedgehog™ toy set and make a fun Shadow the Hedgehog Escape plan!
- Sonic Speed Café – Sonic Speed Café, the official Sonic the Hedgehog-themed restaurant, is serving up new locations, menu items, merch and much more! Featuring Shadow product themes, photo opportunities and menu items, fans can come celebrate the year of Shadow! Stay tuned for updates!
- IHOP – Enjoy Shadow’s Chaos Chocolate Pancakes at your local IHOP until May 5, 2024!
- Sonic Symphony World Tour – Experience the magic of Sonic’s greatest moments on the big screen with a rock band and live symphony orchestra. The world tour will now feature original Shadow scores along with some of his coolest moments on screen.
For more information regarding updates on the Fearless: Year of Shadow campaign, feel free to visit the official website or follow the channels below:
