Shadow the Hedgehog: Covert Ops

Shadow the Hedgehog: Covert Ops is a video game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series developed by Creative Assembly with assistance from Sonic Team and published by Sega. It was released for the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PC and Xbox Series consoles in late 2025. The title features a playstyle similar to that from Shadow the Hedgehog (2005), with stealth mechanic inspired from games like Splinter Cell, Metal Gear Solid and Syphon Filter. It is the first game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series that uses Unreal Engine 5, as Creative Assembly developers unfamiliarity with the in-house Hedgehog Engine was complicating the development process.
Players take on the role of Shadow in Shadow the Hedgehog: Covert Ops, where he is now employed as a top-secret G.U.N. agent with a focus on covert operations. The game takes place in a world where high-stakes operations, political intrigue, and espionage are commonplace. Although Shadow is frequently sent on solo missions, when the need arises, he occasionally forms alliances with well-known characters like Rouge the Bat and E-123 Omega.
== Plot ==
Shadow the Hedgehog: Covert Ops follows the ultimate life form, Shadow, who has taken on a new role as a G.U.N. agent specializing in covert operations. In this dark and espionage-filled world, global tensions are on the rise as powerful factions vie for control of cutting-edge technology and world-altering secrets.
The game begins with Shadow receiving a classified mission from G.U.N.'s high-ranking officials. A powerful organization known as "Black Consortium" has surfaced, threatening global stability with its sinister plans by taking advantage of highly influential people, such as scientists, politicians, and military commanders. Shadow is tasked with infiltrating Black Consortium's hidden bases, uncovering their true intentions, and neutralizing any threats to peace.
As Shadow embarks on his missions, he uses stealth and agility to navigate through heavily fortified facilities, all while evading security systems and elite guards. The tension escalates as Shadow delves deeper into Black Consortium's operations, revealing a tangled web of intrigue involving stolen Chaos Emeralds, advanced weaponry research, and a plot to unleash chaos upon the world.
Throughout his journey, Shadow encounters familiar faces from his past, including Rouge the Bat and E-123 Omega, who assist him on certain missions when their unique skills are needed. These allies has their own personal motivations and connections to Black Consortium.
In the thrilling climax, Shadow confronts Black Consortium's charismatic and powerful leader, revealed as Eclipse the Darkling, unveiling the full extent of their ambitions. The fate of the world hangs in the balance as Shadow fought Eclipse, determining the game's ultimate outcome.
==Cast==
Role 	English voice actor 	Japanese voice actor
Shadow the Hedgehog 	Kirk Thornton 	Kōji Yusa
Sonic the Hedgehog 	Roger Craig Smith 	Jun'ichi Kanemaru
Eclipse the Darkling	Dan Green 	Takayuki Sakazume
Dr. Eggman 	Mike Pollock 	Chikao Ōtsuka
Gerald Robotnik 	Mike Pollock 	Chikao Ōtsuka
Amy Rose 	Cindy Robinson 	Taeko Kawata
Miles "Tails" Prower	Colleen O'Shaughnessey	Ryō Hirohashi
Knuckles the Echidna	Dave B. Mitchell 	Nobutoshi Canna
Rouge the Bat 	Karen Strassman 	Rumi Ochiai
E-123 Omega 	Aaron LaPlante 	Taiten Kusunoki
GUN Soldiers 	Andrew Rannells 	Takashi Yoshida
Commander 	Marc Thompson 	Banjō Ginga
President 	Maddie Blaustein 	Yutaka Nakano
Secretary 	Bella Hudson 	Junko Kitanishi
Dr. Imran Mahmood 	Faran Tahir 	Ken Yasuda
Agent Akmal 	Iko Uwais 	Takuya Eguchi
Edi Gondrong 	Yayan Ruhian 	Hidenari Ugaki
Agent Alina 	Anya Monzikova 	Nao Takamori
Oleg Mikhailov 	Michael Dudikoff 	Keiichi Nakai
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