How to unlock Shadow in Sonic Speed Simulator

Sonic Speed Simulator has you explore massive maps inspired by classic Sonic the Hedgehog games to pursue and stop Eggman’s nefarious schemes. Its colorful cast of characters also includes Shadow the Hedgehog — a dark reflection of the titular character — as a playable option in this experience. Shadow can be unlocked in the second World, Lost Valley, after completing a series of missions to free him.

Read through this guide for a rundown of the rescue operation for Shadow the Hedgehog in Sonic Speed Simulator.

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Unlocking Shadow in Sonic Speed Simulator

The Release Shadow mission banner (Image via Roblox)

The basic variant of Shadow the Hedgehog is free to unlock once you reach the Lost Valley Zone. This entails completing the Free Shadow series of quests, which have you disable the containment field around Shadow to free him. The quest includes five distinct tasks, and completing all of them grants you access to the character.

Free Shadow requires you to complete the following objectives to unlock Shadow the Hedgehog:

• Obtain Android Shadow Orange through the Android Anomaly Redux mission set.
• Obtain Hologram Metal Sonic from the Hologram Havoc Redux.
• Destroy 100 Force Field Generators scattered across the Zone.
• Defeat 400 Badniks in the Zone.
• Open the Pyramid by completing the other four challenges.

Once you complete the missions, head into the Pyramid to unlock Shadow the Hedgehog as a playable character. You can also switch between characters from the character select screen.

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Obtaining Android Shadow Orange and Hologram Metal Sonic

The Release Shadow missions (Image via Roblox)

Android Shadow Orange and Hologram Metal Sonic have dedicated mission sets that can be completed while in the Lost Valley Zone. For the former, you must complete Android Anomaly Redux, while the latter requires you to finish Hologram Havoc Redux.

The Android Anomaly Redux mission is a collection quest, requiring you to interact with the game’s Time Trial mode. Finish Time Trials in Green Hill, Lost Valley, or Emerald Hill Zones to collect Rebirth Energy. Once you collect 600 Rebirth Energy, you will receive the Android Shadow Orange character.

As for the Hologram Havoc Redux mission set, fulfill the following conditions to obtain the Hologram Metal Sonic character:

• Destroy 100 Badniks.
• Collect 1,000 Emerald Shards.
• Find and shatter 30 stone tablets.

Once these tasks are completed, you will be halfway through your journey to unlock Shadow the Hedgehog.

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FAQs

How to unlock Shadow the Hedgehog in Sonic Speed Simulator?

Shadow the Hedgehog can be unlocked by completing the Release Shadow mission set, which includes five objectives.

How many Shadow the Hedgehog skins does Sonic Speed Simulator feature?

Currently, there are nine Legendary, three Exotic, four Seasonal, and one Limited Shadow the Hedgehog skins in the game.

Can Shadow the Hedgehog be unlocked for free in Sonic Speed Simulator?

Yes, Shadow is obtainable for free and requires no Robux payments to unlock.