The announcement of aSonic the Hedgehog 4comes as no surprise if youve seen Paramount Pictures latest installment in theSonicfranchise.

Its nighttime and eerie when hes all of a sudden attacked by Metal Sonic.

The timeline feels very tight for that unless were getting into timey-wimey fun.

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And who arrives to save the day?

None other than Amy Rose, complete with hooded robe and magical staff.

The second end-credit scene reveals that after the giant blast, Shadow survived.

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© Paramount Pictures

Which makes us think maybe Eggman survived too.

Maybe he unleashed one to transport himself and Eggman to realms unknown.

In any case, were glad were getting more Shadow the Hedgehog.

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Well see whats next whenSonic the Hedgehog 4arrives in 2027.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3is now in theaters.

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