Genre: Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Shadows: Awakening
Enter the Necropolis! New Shadows: Awakening DLC Out Now!
Death is only the beginning!
Kalypso Media has braved the darkest depths of the Heretic Kingdoms to announce that Necrophage’s Curse, the latest blood-tinged DLC for Shadows: Awakening, is available now on Steam, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One.
In Necrophage’s Curse, the Devourer corrals his strongest souls to confront the Necrophage, the Eater of the Dead. Players will rise above death itself as they investigate a deadly curse and reveal the harrowing secrets of the Necropolis. Along the perilous journey, players will battle with the eponymous Necrophage and consume his soul to add this unique puppet to the party. Players can begin the DLC both by starting over from scratch or by heading back to Kyallisar in an existing adventure. Gruesome enemies, challenging puzzles and quests await!
The Devourer never rests, and has summoned a new free content update for Shadows: Awakening!
Additions
Added additional free key binding functionality.
Added Nintendo Switch Pro Controller support.
Added Windowed Fullscreen Mode.
Added resolution up- and downscaling support.
Fixes
Fixed an issue with the Chromaton Golem’s ‘Grapplehook’ ability. (DLC: The Chromaton Chronicle)
Fixed an issue where legendary items would be dropped twice.
Several additional bugs and glitches fixed.
When Magic and Metal aligns - Shadows: Awakening – The Chromaton Chronicles DLC has been released!
Shadows: Awakening – The Chromaton Chronicles leads you to the northern edge of Thole.
There lies the mysterious Arcanum Laboratory – a long since abandoned place known for its ruthless and immoral magical experiments.
One of those experiments conducted by the Tholean mages involved the baneful energy named Chromaton. It is believed that it has the power to bring inanimate metal to life, but the mages failed to consider the dangers in bringing the unrefined essence into contact with their own living flesh. Perhaps they succeeded, perhaps they failed miserably. The outcome has never been chronicled…until now.
Features
The Tholean Arcanum – Enter the Arcanum Laboratory, a new place that’s challenging you to solve puzzles, complete quests and gather intel about the remnants of the contested experiments executed in the latter days of Thole. Unleash the tortured spirits of the Tholean mages and follow their trail through the shadows to finally unveil their sinister intentions.
Living Metal – Assemble the missing pieces of the Chromaton Heart and breathe life into the Chromaton Golem’s metallic flesh: a powerful, all-new puppet with devastating skills.
A New Life – start from scratch once again and acquire the Chromaton Golem’s soul or head back to Thole with your existing soul companions to add this puppet to your party.
Shadows: Awakening - Free Update 1.2 brings Halloween to the Heretic Kingdoms, adds customizable key binding and much more.
The Devourer never rests, and has summoned a new free content update for Shadows: Awakening!
The free 1.2 update for Shadows: Awakening brings all the tricks and treats of Halloween to the Heretic Kingdoms, adding customizable key binding and much more.
Full details below:
Additions
Added free key binding with selected functionality.
Added drag & drop mechanic to the party screen.
Added quick save and quick load functions.
Added a skill and talent reset function.
New
Added 5 new additional legendary items to the game, each of which is named after some of the most active and helpful users on the Steam discussion boards.
Added a junk system to the inventory to speed up the process of getting rid of unwanted items.
Added the option to change difficulty at any time.
Halloween
Added Halloween decorations everywhere across the Heretic Kingdoms…among many other things.
Hint: Trick or Treat.
Improvements
Improved controls for the world map overview.
Improved walking animations for Kalig.
Improved boulder-pushing mechanics throughout the game.
Several improvements for the HUD.
Several improvements for the party screen.
Saved games can now be individually named.
Shadows: Awakening Update 1.13 released!
The Devourer never rests, and has summoned a new hotfix for the PC version of Shadows: Awakening!
Please find more details below:
Improvements
We have improved the GUI controls when using a gamepad.
Fixes
We have fixed a bug, which made it possible to equip an item into an incorrect slot.
Additionally, we have fixed a bug, which caused items to disappear when escaping from prison.
Another bug has been fixed with the ‘Guild of Steel’ puzzle.
We have also fixed a bug, which caused ‘Imperial Tombs’ sarcophaguses to be non-interactive after saving and loading in certain situations.
We have fixed invisible walls in ‘Burial Grounds’.
We have fixed a bug, which made it possible to kill certain NPCs under special conditions.
We have also fixed the calculation for the offhand when dual wielding (e.g. Zaar), as reported by the community frequently.
In addition, we have fixed a bug with the Blind Demon for the ‘Guild of Steel’ quest.
Another bug has been fixed, when interacting with Graabak.
We have fixed a bug for weapons with the ‘Slay’ attribute.
We also have fixed a bug, when opening the Steam overlay while interacting with the Shadowtrader.
Additionally, we have fixed some minor collision bugs.
And we also have fixed some minor text and localisation bugs.
Shadows: Awakening Hotfix v1.12 has been released!
The Devourer never rests, and has summoned a new hotfix for the PC version of Shadows: Awakening!
Please find more details below.
Fixes
Fixed the Imperial Staff Quest.
Fixed some NPCs in Kyallisar.
Fixed the ”Dracon Tamer” achievement.
Fixed a problem with the Mausoleum disappearing under certain circumstances.
Fixed a problem with the Sewers map.
Fixed a problem, which made it impossible to open the door in the Catacombs of Thole.
Fixed several localisation issues.
Shadows: Awakening Hotfix v1.11 has been released
The Devourer never rests, and has summoned a new hotfix for the PC version of Shadows: Awakening!
Please find more details below.
Fixes
Fixed a bug where players were no longer able to switch characters (e.g. after defeating Dharmok).
Fixed a bug where players got stuck while solving the rolling boulder puzzle in the Outlands.
Fixed a bug where the locked arena door icon disappeared before facing Zaar.
Fixed several localisation issues.
More fixes and balancing issues have been addressed.
The Heretic Kingdoms Await! Shadows: Awakening out now!
Realm-switching, soul-stealing new RPG
launches alongside new trailer
The wait is finally over – it’s time to begin your journey in the dark world of the Heretic Kingdoms as Kalypso Media announce the release of the new action RPG Shadows: Awakening. Available globally on PC via Steam and across the UK and export territories on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One, both boxed retail and digitally, Shadows: Awakening takes you on an epic adventure as you journey between two realms as the Devourer, an ancient demon summoned from the Shadow Realm, and his puppets – the consumed souls of deceased heroes from the mortal world. Together, you will unlock the secrets of the Heretic Kingdoms in a gripping storyline set in a world full of myths, destinies and legendary creatures.
In Shadows: Awakening, you’ll need to choose your party of heroes carefully to defeat your enemies, tactically switching between realms to unlock secrets, solve quests and combine spectacular abilities in combat. Take a look at the brand-new action-packed gameplay trailer to see what awaits you on your quest.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFe5CIZxNT8
About Shadows: Awakening
Shadows: Awakening is the new adventure in the Heretic Kingdoms saga. After the members of the secret council known as the Penta Nera are assassinated, their souls are consumed by the Devourers – evil demons which possess the ability to absorb the memories and personalities of the souls they acquire and materialize them as their puppets. Re-emerging into the mortal realm once again, the demonic Penta Nera continue their quest for power and immortality, but at what cost?
Shadows: Awakening is a unique, isometric single-player RPG with real-time tactical combat. You take control of a demon summoned from the Shadow Realm – the Devourer – to consume the souls of long-dead heroes and embark on an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics. Do you have the focus and wits to master the world of the Heretic Kingdoms? Gather your party, control powerful heroes and use their skills to your advantage. But who is in charge… the demon, or the souls that it has devoured? It's up to you to either thwart a major threat and save the world, or to plunge it into complete disaster…
Features
<*>A Tale of Two Worlds – In a parallel universe inhabited by demons and monsters; seamlessly switch between the Shadow Realm and and the mortal plane and witness a gripping storyline in a world full of myths, destinies and legendary creatures.
<*>Unique Party System – multiple characters in one demon, each retaining their own personalities with internal dialogues, rivalries and communication between the characters.
<*>Wide variety of Skills and Characters – Choose from 3 heroes, each with their own personal storylines, quests and dialogues. Consume the souls of 14 playable characters, each with their own unique skillsets, like Kalig the Bandit King and Evia, Daughter of Fire.
<*>Tactical Real-Time Combat – Combine the skills of your various characters to maximize the effects of your devastating skills and spells.
<*>Extensive Gameplay – 20+ hours for a single playthrough, but with substantial options for replayability which accumulate to 60+ hours for the full experience.
<*>Challenging Puzzles – Complex puzzles are scattered throughout the game, and will take you through a vibrant set of locations, from rustic towns to the deepest and darkest of dungeons.
<*>Enchanting and Looting System – Expanded crafting and looting system will let you use rewards to configure the ultimate adventurer.
<*>Fully Voiced – All dialogues are fully narrated, including actors like Tom Baker
Darkness approaches in the new Shadows: Awakening Featurette
Devour new insights into the world, characters and mechanics of the upcoming action RPG
Kalypso Media and Games Farm are proud to present a brand-new video preview of upcoming soul-sucking action RPG Shadows: Awakening, offering both series veterans and newcomers alike a sneak peek at the unique party system that makes every playthrough so thrilling and unique, as well as a more detailed look at the game world itself, combat and the cast of characters you’ll meet on your journey through the darkness.
If the featurette has got you yearning for some soul-devouring action of your own, pre-order customers on Steam can be among the very first to play the closed beta ahead of the game’s launch in Fall 2018. As well as instant access to the closed beta, pre-order customers on Steam will also unlock the Legendary Armory pack, a digital artbook, the digital soundtrack (available at launch) and a 15% discount.
