Sonic Adventure 2 Timeline ( Real )

release
June 23, 2001

Sonic Adventure 2 Release

Sonic Adventure 2 was released in Japan for the Sega Dreamcast, marking the launch of the game.

release
June 19, 2001

North American Release of Sonic Adventure 2

The game was released in North America, expanding its reach to a wider audience.

release
June 29, 2001

European Release of Sonic Adventure 2

Sonic Adventure 2 became available in Europe, further increasing its international presence.

release
July 7, 2002

Sonic Adventure 2 Battle Release for Nintendo GameCube

An enhanced port titled Sonic Adventure 2 Battle was released for the Nintendo GameCube, featuring additional content and improved graphics.

release
January 29, 2010

Sonic Adventure 2 Battle Re-release on Xbox Live Arcade

Sonic Adventure 2 Battle was released on Xbox Live Arcade, making the game accessible to a modern console audience.

Sonic Adventure 2 Timeline ( Fictional )

creation
Near future, pre-game

Creation of Shadow the Hedgehog

Professor Gerald Robotnik creates Shadow, an ultimate life form, aboard the Space Colony ARK.

event
Near future, pre-game

Gerald Robotnik's Experimentation

Gerald conducts experiments on the Space Colony ARK, including trying to find a cure for his granddaughter Maria's illness.

event
Near future, pre-game

Maria Robotnik's Death

Maria Robotnik sacrifices herself to save Shadow and urge him to protect humanity, after being killed during a military raid on the ARK.

event
Near future, pre-game

Shadow Escapes the ARK and Goes into Hibernation

After Maria's death, Shadow escapes the ARK and enters a self-imposed hibernation until he is awakened years later.

event
Game start

Dr. Eggman Revives Shadow

Dr. Eggman discovers and awakens Shadow to help him in his plans to conquer the world.

conflict
Game start

Chaos Emerges and is Controlled by Sonic

Sonic battles and calms Chaos, a water guardian awakened by the ARK's descent to Earth.

conflict
Mid-game

Eggman Uses ARK's Eclipse Cannon

Dr. Eggman attempts to use the ARK's Eclipse Cannon to destroy Earth.

event
Early game

Heroes and Dark Teams Formed

Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails form the Hero team, while Shadow, Rouge, and Dr. Eggman form the Dark team.

conflict
Late game

Final Battle with Biolizard and Perfect Chaos

Sonic and Shadow join forces to defeat bioweapons Biolizard and Perfect Chaos to save Earth from destruction.

resolution
Endgame

Shadow Sacrifices Himself

Shadow uses the power of the Chaos Emeralds to stop the ARK's fall, seemingly sacrificing himself in the process.

resolution
Post-game

Shadow's Survival and New Beginning

Shadow survives, choosing to live a new life on Earth after the ARK incident.