White Space[1] is a location that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is a broken realm between dimensions that holds Sonic's universe together[2] and where areas that have been torn from their place in space-time by the Time Eater are sent to.
Description[]
White Space is presented as a completely white and empty void-like limbo that seemingly extends into infinity. There are no internal sounds inside White Space with the exception of the sound of wind blowing and, according to Dr. Eggman, this realm lacks any form of time.[3]
White Space possesses an unspecified relation to the Time Eater. Areas that are torn from their places in their timelines by the Team Eater are automatically send to White Space where these dead and empty areas are drained of color and life. However, such areas in White Space can be restored by speedsters like Sonic; when someone as fast as Sonic accelerates through time inside these white areas they fix space, returning color and life.[4]
History[]
Sonic Generations[]
In the console/PC version of Sonic Generations, Modern Eggman's usage of the Time Eater sent various people and areas across space and time to White Space, including Classic Sonic and Classic Tails. Eventually, he would trap Modern Sonic and his various friends in White Space too. There, Modern Sonic's friends were turned into colorless states. Recovering from his arrival, Sonic would find and restore Green Hill and Modern Tails after running through the former. With Tails having spotted Chemical Plant and Sky Sanctuary in the distance as well, Modern Sonic headed over their to investigate. Meanwhile, Classic Sonic, whom Modern Tails mistook for Modern Sonic, would pass by, heading to these areas as well.
Unaware of each other, Classic and Modern Sonic would race through the next few areas, restoring them, as well as Modern Amy and Modern Knuckles at the same time. Meanwhile, Classic Sonic would claim the purple Chaos Emerald after coming across and defeating Classic Metal Sonic. Eventually, while passing through a Boss Gate, Modern Sonic and Classic Sonic came across one another, although they initially mistook one another for their reflection in a glass frame. However, Modern Sonic discovered Classic Sonic's identity when they heard Modern Eggman's voice from the Boss Gate's exit. As the exit closed, Classic Sonic made it through in time while Modern Sonic was too late. On the other side, Classic Sonic encountered and defeated Classic Eggman (previously known as "Robotnik") and his Death Egg Robot, only for the Time Eater to come by and kidnapped Classic Eggman. Afterward, Modern Sonic and Modern Tails and met up with Classic Sonic and Classic Tails, the latter two soon figuring out that they were traveling through time and space, explaining their doppelgangers and old locations. With a new Chaos Emerald in hand and the Time Eater on the loose, the Sonics team up to find and stop it.
Continuing through White Space, the Sonics restored Speed Highway, City Escape and Seaside Hill while rescuing Cream, Cheese, Rouge, and Modern Espio in the process. Meanwhile, Sonic found Shadow and got a Chaos Emerald from him after defeating him. Eventually, the heroes daw the Time Eater pass by again, although not without ramming into a Chaos Emerald. Noticing that the Time Eater did not like the Emerald, the heroes decided to collect all seven. Afterward, Modern Sonic found Perfect Chaos. Defeating it, Modern Sonic found another Chaos Emerald afterwards. Undeterred, the Sonics would visit Crisis City, Rooftop Run and Planet Wisp in White Space too and saved Blaze, Modern Vector and Modern Charmy as well. The Sonics also found another Chaos Emerald after restoring Planet Wisp. Meanwhile, Modern Sonic got another one after finding and fighting Silver. Soon after, Modern Sonic found and defeated Modern Eggman and his Egg Dragoon, only for the Time Eater to swoop in and kidnap Modern Eggman.
The Sonics and Tailses subsequently used the Chaos Emeralds to access the lair of the Time Eater. There, after a tough final showdown against the Time Eater, the Sonics defeated it once and for all. This sent them and their friends back home and returned all the locations in White Space back to their original places in their timelines. Afterward, both doctors were left stuck in an empty White Space, trying to escape.
Shadow Generations[]
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The White Space reappear in Shadow Generations.
Eras[]
White Space is divided into five areas. Three of these areas are dedicated to eras of Sonic's history by video game console generation. Located to the left of the first era is the shop and bonus features, and to the right of the third era is where the player can fight Time Eater at the Lair of the Time Eater once they have collected all the Chaos Emeralds.
Classic era[]
These Zones take place during the first Sonic games for the Sega Mega Drive.
Stages[]
- Console/PC version
| Stage | Origin | Character to rescue |
|---|---|---|
| Green Hill | Green Hill Zone from Sonic the Hedgehog | Tails |
| Chemical Plant | Chemical Plant Zone from Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | Amy |
| Sky Sanctuary | Sky Sanctuary Zone from Sonic & Knuckles | Knuckles |
- Nintendo 3DS version
| Stage | Origin |
|---|---|
| Green Hill | Green Hill Zone from Sonic the Hedgehog |
| Casino Night | Casino Night Zone from Sonic the Hedgehog 2 |
| Mushroom Hill | Mushroom Hill Zone from Sonic & Knuckles |
Bosses[]
- Console/PC version
| Rival/Boss | Location |
|---|---|
| Metal Sonic | Stardust Speedway from Sonic CD |
| Death Egg Robot | Death Egg Zone from Sonic the Hedgehog 2 |
- Nintendo 3DS version
| Rival/Boss | Location |
|---|---|
| Metal Sonic | Casino Night Zone from Sonic the Hedgehog 2 |
| Big Arm | Launch Base Zone from Sonic the Hedgehog 3 |
Dreamcast era[]
These stages take place during various Sonic games for the Dreamcast and Nintendo GameCube/Xbox/PlayStation 2.
Stages[]
- Console/PC version
| Stage | Origin | Character to rescue |
|---|---|---|
| Speed Highway | Speed Highway from Sonic Adventure | Cream |
| City Escape | City Escape from Sonic Adventure 2 | Rouge |
| Seaside Hill | Seaside Hill from Sonic Heroes | Espio |
- Nintendo 3DS version
| Stage | Origin |
|---|---|
| Emerald Coast | Emerald Coast from Sonic Adventure |
| Radical Highway | Radical Highway from Sonic Adventure 2 |
Bosses[]
- Console/PC version
| Rival/Boss | Location |
|---|---|
| Shadow the Hedgehog | Space Colony ARK from Sonic Adventure 2 |
| Perfect Chaos | Station Square from Sonic Adventure |
- Nintendo 3DS
| Rival/Boss | Location |
|---|---|
| Shadow the Hedgehog | Radical Highway from Sonic Adventure 2 |
| Biolizard | Cannon's Core from Sonic Adventure 2 |
Modern era[]
These stages take place during various Sonic games for the Wii, Nintendo DS and PlayStation 3/Xbox 360.
Stages[]
- Console/PC version
| Stage | Origin | Character to rescue |
|---|---|---|
| Crisis City | Crisis City from Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) | Blaze |
| Rooftop Run | Rooftop Run from Sonic Unleashed | Vector |
| Planet Wisp | Planet Wisp from Sonic Colors | Charmy |
- Nintendo 3DS version
| Stage | Origin |
|---|---|
| Water Palace | Water Palace from Sonic Rush |
| Tropical Resort | Tropical Resort from Sonic Colors |
Bosses[]
- Console/PC version
| Rival/Boss | Location |
|---|---|
| Silver the Hedgehog | Crisis City from Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) |
| Egg Dragoon | Eggmanland from Sonic Unleashed |
- Nintendo 3DS
| Rival/Boss | Location |
|---|---|
| Silver the Hedgehog | Tropical Resort from Sonic Colors |
| Egg Emperor | Final Fortress from Sonic Heroes |
Shadow Generations[]
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Shadow overlooking White Space.
A new version of White Space appears in Shadow Generations as an open hub-world area inspired by the open-zone gameplay of Sonic Frontiers. The player can explore the new White Space as Shadow the Hedgehog and discover new areas and secrets by gaining new abilities[5].
Stages[]
Bosses[]
| Rival/Boss | Origin |
|---|---|
| Biolizard | Biolizard from Sonic Adventure 2 |
| Metal Overlord | Metal Overlord from Sonic Heroes |
Trivia[]
- In White Space, the melodies at each Stage Entrance are re-orchestrated versions of their regular themes with different and shorter instrumentals.
References[]
- ↑ Sonic Generations (Xbox 360) United Kingdom instruction booklet, pg. 11.
- ↑ BradyGames (1 November 2011). Sonic Generations Official Strategy Guide. BradyGames. p. 8. ISBN 978-0744013429.
- ↑ Sonic Team (4 November 2011). Sonic Generations. PlayStation 3. Sega. Cutscene: Trapped. "Modern Eggman: It's the exact same time when you asked earlier and it will be the exact same time when you ask later. There is no time here!!"
- ↑ Sonic Team (4 November 2011). Sonic Generations. PlayStation 3. Sega. Cutscene: Restoring the World. "Modern Tails: When the Sonics accelerate through time they fix space, returning color and life!"
- ↑ Sonic X Shadow Generations official website. Sega (June 8, 2024). Archived from the original on June 8, 2024. Retrieved on June 8, 2024. "Stretch your legs in an all-new hub world inspired by the open-zone gameplay of Sonic Frontiers. As Shadow gains new powers, he can explore further and uncover the secrets hidden throughout!"
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