Followers excited for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 received a pleasant little tease at the moment. Jeff Fowler, director of each 2020’s Sonic the Hedgehog and 2022’s Sonic the Hedgehog 2, revealed a tweet at the moment teasing the emergence of one of many blue blur’s most iconic villains, Shadow the Hedgehog in subsequent 12 months’s Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

The purpose of the tweet was twofold. Fowler shared a picture teasing the decrease half of Sonic’s genetically engineered rival, but in addition confirmed that Sonic the Hedgehog 3 was “off and operating” with improvement.

Shadow the Hedgehog was revealed as a tease through the conclusion of Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Whereas his crew was looking for Dr. Robotnik, G.U.N. Commander Walters was knowledgeable {that a} 50-year-old file was discovered that contained coordinates to a secret website internet hosting one thing known as “Challenge: Shadow”. We then see the black hedgehog open his indignant eyes inside a containment cell. The background of the picture Fowler posted at the moment seems to be that exact same website.

Shadow the Hedgehog initially debuted as a foil to Sonic within the Sega Dreamcast’s Sonic Journey 2. Because of the character’s recognition, he grew to become a collection mainstay, appearing as an anti-hero of types who strives to do good however by any means vital.

Fowler additionally confirmed at the moment that Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is on observe for launch in December of 2024. Nonetheless, that received’t be the subsequent time you’re in a position to soar again into this live-action Sonic world. Paramount confirmed in February 2022 {that a} live-action Knuckles collection was within the works with Iris Elba returning. The studio additionally teased that they have been planning to increase the Sonic live-action universe with a number of different tasks as properly.

The Knuckles live-action collection is slated to reach on Paramount+ early subsequent 12 months. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 races to theaters on December 20.