Sonic x Shadow Generations - How to Change Skins

Sonic x Shadow Generations serves as a tribute to the history of Sonic and Shadow, and this extends to the collection of optional skins available to players. This guide shows you how to change skins. How to Change Skins in Sonic x Shadow Generations Start on the main screen of the game, which allows you to choose between Sonic Generations or Shadow Generations. In the lower-left-hand corner of the main menu screen, choose a button prompt to access "Additional Content." Hit the button indicated to open the menu in which you can toggle any of the Additional Content you have access to, including alternate skins for Sonic and Shadow. Once you have made the adjustments you wish to make, load one of the games to see them in action. List of Skins in Sonic x Shadow Generations Sonic Adventure (Dreamcast) The Sonic Adventure skin in Sonic x Shadow Generations is a nostalgic throwback to Sonic's iconic look from his first full 3D adventure on the Sega Dreamcast. This skin features Sonic's slimmer design with slightly longer quills, lighter blue fur, and green eyes, as seen in the original Sonic Adventure. The skin is a fan favorite for bringing back Sonic's unique '90s style, reflecting his edgy, cool persona and giving players a fresh but familiar feel while they speed through levels in Sonic x Shadow Generations. Sonic Jam The Sonic Jam skin in Sonic x Shadow Generations brings Sonic back to his classic '90s roots with a look inspired by the Sonic Jam collection on the Sega Saturn. This skin showcases Sonic’s shorter, rounder design, reminiscent of his classic 2D form, complete with black eyes, a slightly pudgier physique, and a more simplistic color palette. It's a fun and nostalgic choice for fans of the original Sonic the Hedgehog era, capturing the playful essence of Sonic's early days while exploring new 3D environments in Sonic x Shadow Generations. Terios The Terios skin in Sonic x Shadow Generations is a unique homage to Shadow’s early concept design, initially named "Terios," meaning "reflection of" in Japanese. This skin gives Sonic a darker, more mysterious look with Shadow-like colors: a sleek black body, red highlights along his quills, and intense red eyes. It captures the edgy, enigmatic aura that was originally intended for Shadow's character. Playing with the Terios skin adds an interesting twist, offering fans a glimpse into Shadow’s prototype form while keeping Sonic’s distinctive, high-speed gameplay intact. Sonic Generations is a platform game developed by Sonic Team and initially released in 2011 for PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo 3DS. A remaster with expanded content, Sonic x Shadow Generations, was released in 2024 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.