Haunted by his past and manipulated by Black Doom, Shadow the Hedgehog faces a battle not only against the Black Arms but against his own memories. As Black Doom attempts to rewrite Shadow’s history, including his connection to Maria, Shadow must ally with Sonic and friends to uncover the truth and stop an alien invasion. Torn between his past and his future, Shadow must decide if he will embrace his true self or be controlled by those who seek to exploit him