- Kill The Shadow Update - 25161753 - 7 September 2026
Hi everyone. This update fixes the random crashes that have troubled some of you for a long time. Details below. Bug Fixes Fixed an issue that could cause random crashes: an older version of the Unity render pipeline contains a bug that leads to heap corruption. The code path triggering this bug has now been disabled. Investigation Notes The crash reports we received showed no consistent trigger, and the logs were hard to pin down, so the investigation took quite a while. We eventually confirmed that an older version of the Unity render pipeline contains a bug causing heap corruption. With this type of issue, the point where the corruption occurs is usually not where the crash happens, which is why it took so long to track down. After disabling the affected code, the game has been running stably for over two days with zero crashes. We hope this was the root cause for most of you, and th…
- Kill The Shadow Update - 25117472 - 4 September 2026
This update brings new part-time jobs, new ending content, improved controller handling, and several fixes. New Features & Adjustments The Old Machinist at Pig Cage Walled City now offers additional part-time work. Wendell Forge and the bar at Shipwreck Wharf now offer part-time jobs as well. Improved the animation of the Firefly Gang's ship in the trial scene and added a ripple particle effect. In the grand finale, if you previously chose to become Rafe's dad, a new conversation will now play when you talk with Rafe's mom on the bridge at Pig Cage Walled City. Gamepad sprinting now uses stick-magnitude hysteresis: push past the threshold to run, drop below it to walk, preventing repeated switching at the boundary. Removed the Y button sprint binding. Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where an empty dialogue option could appear when obtaining Ethan's photo after stealing the ticket at Shipwreck…
- Полицейская история: Обзор Kill the Shadow - 23 August 2026
Китайские разработчики постепенно охватывают все доступные жанры видеоигр и направления. И если в мире Gacha и Soulslike их преимущество выглядит очень весомо, то более нишевые жанры вроде классических приключений пока держат оборону. Несмотря на это, мы периодически получаем от обитателей Поднебесной необычные и душевные истории, вроде Sunset Hills или совсем свежей Kill the Shadow .
- Kill The Shadow Update - 24735134 - 14 August 2026
This update fixes several issues and makes some adjustments: New Features & Adjustments Ethan's achievement now unlocks as soon as you view the photo. Removed the behavior where the mouse automatically moved to a specific position when dialogue options opened. Adjusted the color of a clue's question in the Master Reed disappearance case to simplify the deduction. Improved the save export feature. Bug Fixes Fixed the F5/F6 quick save icons not displaying. Fixed an issue where the player could get stuck in the ground during the secret room Rewind. Fixed an issue where delivering flyers at the Supermarket in Pig Cage Walled City did not pay out. Fixed a crash in the water system. Fixed several typos in the Chinese text.
- Kill The Shadow Update - 24628065 - 8 August 2026
This update adds a number of convenient features and fixes several issues: New Features & Adjustments Added Quick Save (F5) / Quick Load (F6) with button hints and a styled hint font. Adjusted the drag speed of the 3D clue search interface and added a drag speed setting. Added cassette tape models and items at the Factory, including playable songs by The Gentle Rogues. Rewind now has a sensitivity setting, A/D keyboard controls, and a reminder to press Q to Rewind. The part-time job can now be completed with quick repeated clicks instead of watching a long dialogue. After drinking, you can no longer obtain the Fisherman's Wharf Owner's drinking invitation through the part-time job. You can now feed Lucky at the Factory! What things you can feed him is up to you to discover. Corrected Mrs. Reed's age in the interrogation record to 20. Added a save export feature to the title screen. Adde…
- Kill The Shadow Update - 24588860 - 6 August 2026
This update fixes several issues and adjusts some gameplay details: New Features & Adjustments Added a patch so that completing a certain notebook now forcibly triggers some related animations, regardless of save data. After finishing Lily's storyline, you can now sit and chat with the Fisherman's Wharf Owner directly — no need to do the part-time job first to unlock the dialogue. Adjusted the dialogue of the vendor at the shop on the second floor of Reed Mansion. Added button hints to Master Rochester's Rewind when entering the County Office for the second time. Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where the player could get stuck when looking into the distance from the right side of the Factory's second floor at the start of the game. Fixed an issue where a flowerbed on the second floor of Reed Mansion was missing its base model. Fixed overexposure issues with some background scenery at Shipwreck…
- Kill the Shadow Update Announcement-24566977 - 5 August 2026
This update mainly fixes several issues affecting the gameplay experience and makes adjustments to some systems. New Features & Adjustments Increased the maximum number of books gifted by Shawn and improved the attribute bonuses provided by them. Reduced the price of the Intermediate Fishing Rod to make fishing more accessible. Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where a wall near Kiki's bridge in Pig Cage Walled City could block the player's view. Fixed an issue where the fisherman NPC in Pig Cage Walled City could be exploited to gain unlimited money. Fixed an issue where, after opening the deduction interface with the controller RB button, players could no longer use RB to cycle through all UI Menu screens.
- 《KILL THE SHADOW》NOW AVAILABLE - 5 August 2026
Hey everyone! I'm Black, the “idiot” behind Kill the Shadow. And today… it’s finally out!I honestly can't believe this day has actually come. Many people have been asking if I’ve been nervous before launch, or whether I could sleep at night. Honestly, I feel a bit surreal right now. I think the most nervous I’ve ever been in my life was probably taking my driver’s test years ago. That was way scarier.All the "promises" we made to you last year — we've basically worked hard to deliver on them over the past year. Plus, we've secretly snuck in some new stuff. What exactly? You'll have to find out for yourself in the game.Kill the Shadow was born back in January 2022. Cometothinkofit, it’s been more than four and a half years already.Back then, Zhu Guohao, Wang Zhen, and some other friends hacked together the very first prototype during Global GameJam. At the time, I was about to graduate.…
- Kill the Shadow Launches August 5 - 9 July 2026
Hello, all detectivesKill the Shadow, developed by Shadowlight and published by Phoenix Game, officially launches August 5.This is a Chinese-made suspense adventure blending RPG elements with a time-rewind mechanic. It pairs 3D HD environments with 2D pixel characters, creating a striking modern-vs-retro visual style, and offers a wide range of freely explorable locations across distinct districts.Playing as former officer Lucas, you'll traverse the eclectic districts of Dark Tide City, investigating a string of bizarre cases. Along the way, recover the city's lost memories and piece together the truth behind the city's fracture ten years ago. Kill, judge, or perhaps… kiss (?) the mastermind.Wishlist now to catch the launch news first!
- Kill the Shadow - Demo Updated: Rewind System Revamped - 14 May 2026
Hello, Detectives!We're thrilled to announce that Phoenix Game will be co-publishing the game in the Steam China region!Additionally, we've prepared a brand-new game demo for you. This update includes a revamp of the core gameplay system—the Rewind system.Whether you've played the Kill the Shadowdemo before or not, we hope you'll come and experience this unique investigative gameplay after this update!
- Dev Note - 4 December 2025
Hello! We are Shadow Light, the developers of Kill the Shadow, currently surviving a breathlessly busy daily grind. First of all - no, we haven’t run away, and we definitely didn’t take the money and disappear (haha, we never had any money to run away with in the first place!). We’re still here, working hard and doing our absolute best to bring the game to life.Lately, aside from questions about the release date, many of you have been asking:“What on earth are you doing every day?”As those of you who’ve seen our previous roadmap already know, we’ve been working on a lot: new content, optimization improvements, and a variety of other updates.The most important part among them is the dubbing. Today, we’d like to talk a bit about the dubbing process. The Chinese dubbing has now been fully completed. Additionally, to show you that we really are working hard, we’re also releasing some behind…
- 📢 [Kill the Shadow Weplay 2025 Announcement] - 13 November 2025
Dear players, Kill the Shadow will attend Weplay Expo 2025! We’re excited to announce that Kill the Shadow will be showcased at the upcoming Weplay Expo 2025 in Shanghai! A brand-new dubbed demo version will be available to play at the event for the very first time.🕹️Weplay Expo 2025🕹️⏩Dates：2025年11月22日-23日⏩Place：Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center H3 B01 At this Weplay crime scene, you can be Lucas, the main character, following the hidden clues to uncover the truth among the fog. The development team will also be at Weplay 2025, ready to meet and talk with all the investigators!And if you’re a fan of mystery, story-driven experiences, or suspense, don’t miss this case. Become our main character who solves the mystery, and share your thoughts with us at the scene!🎁Special Bonus: Just by playing the demo, you can get limited-edition goods! We’ll be waiting for you!We…
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- 📢 [Kill The Shadow GES2025 Event Announcement] - 12 September 2025
Hello, Invastigators!This fall, we invite you to our first crime scene.Kill The Shadow will be participating in GES2025, held at DDP in Dongdaemun, Seoul. It’s our first time to show up in Korea, so we're nervous and excited. And still figuring out how to express our feelings. We’ve been working hard in anticipation of meeting you, so come visit us at GES2025 9/19 ~ 9/21. We hope you enjoy this mystery! #KillTheShadow #GES2025 #IndieGame
- Supernatural detective RPG that was removed from Steam set for 2025 release - 4 August 2025
I first played Kill the Shadow at Steam Next Fest last year. Little did I know it had already won numerous indie awards in China, where independent developer Shadowlight is based. Soon after it had shot to the top of my wishlist, however, disaster struck. The supernatural detective RPG was removed from Steam, along with a string of other titles published by 663 Games. After acquiring a new publisher and a lengthy battle with Steam, the game is back on Valve's storefront, with a demo available to download now. Despite all the hardships, Kill the Shadow is still targetting a 2025 release. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New Peak patch stops players from eating each other all the time, sad I know Perfecting Minecraft's most satisfying bit, $5 sandbox game hits 1,000,000 sales Path of Terraria turns the indie game into an ARPG with a story and endgame maps
- 📢 [Killl the Shadow CGF 2025 Event Announcement] - 25 July 2025
Hello, Investigators of Kill the Shadow,We’ve decided to name our community! So now we will now address you as Investigators - those who relentlessly pursue the truth. We plan to engage with everyone more closely across various channels in the days ahead - so keep a lookout!Thank you sincerely to everyone who visited us at BitSummit 2025. Your passion and support mean the world to us.Our development team continues to work tirelessly - refining the core branching systems, enhancing the presentation, and polishing every detail in order to deliver the best possible experience. Your encouragement fuels us to keep pushing forward.We’re excited to share that Kill the Shadow will be featured at COREBLAZER GAME FEST 2025, held on July 26–27 at the Shanghai Super Brand Mall!Exclusive merchandise will be available for those who visit our booth—don’t miss out!The choice is yours.#KillTheShadow #Bi…
- “Kill the Shadow” is heading to G-Fusion Game Fest 2025! - 25 June 2025
Dear players,We’re excited to announce that Kill the Shadow will be showcased at the upcoming G-Fusion Game Fest 2025 in Beijing! A brand-new demo version will be available to play at the event.🎮 Event InfoDates: June 28–29, 2025Location: Shougang Convention Center, BeijingBooth: A20 – NEOWIZ BoothStep into the shoes of detective Aguang, dive into a high-pressure investigation, and uncover the chilling truth hidden in the shadows. Alongside the new demo, we’ll also be revealing some future content plans, a development roadmap, and maybe—even the long-awaited release date? 👀👥 Our dev team will be on-site, ready to meet you face to face! Whether you're into mystery, narrative-driven games, or just love a good detective story, come say hi, try the game, and share your thoughts.🎁 Demo RewardsPlay the demo to enter our giveawayWin limited-edition merch: stickers, keychains, and more!We’l…
- Kill The Shadow x NEOWIZ Official Announcement! - 12 June 2025
Back in January this year, Kill The Shadow was unexpectedly banned on Steam. But just a few weeks ago, we finally won the appeal! The game has now been fully restored, and the demo is once again available for download and play.It’s Official!After surviving the storm, comes a brighter path—today, we’re thrilled to officially announce our partnership with NEOWIZ!NEOWIZ is the developer and publisher of Lies of P, and also the publisher of popular titles like Skul, SANABI and Shape of Dreams.With their extensive publishing experience, we’re excited to work with them to bring a more immersive Darkwater City to life in Kill The Shadow, delivering an even better experience for all players.What’s NextEven during our quietest days, development never stopped. After the game was unbanned, we had many in-depth discussions—and we've decided to expand the game’s content and raise the overall quality…
- Kill The Shadow Developer Livestream - 18 November 2024
Dear Detectives, Come watch the developer of Kill The Shadow streaming, and embark on the journey of Detective Lucas, solving unknown puzzles!
- Kill the Shadow Steam Next Fest Live Developer Livestream - 14 October 2024
Hi Detectives! Join us on the livestream where the developer will be playing the latest Kill the Shadow Steam Next Fest demo! The estimate stream time for English will be at around 19:00 PT.
