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…
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. · Adjuste…
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 P…
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…
Hello, all detectives Kill 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 dist…
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 t…
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 abo…
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…
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 th…
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 dev…
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 Info · Dates : June 28–29, 2025 · Location : Shougang Convention Center, Beijing · Booth : A20 – NEOWIZ Booth Step into the shoes of detective Aguang , dive into a high-pressure investigation,…
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 pu…
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 .
Hi everyone! The new Steam Next Fest demo of the story-driven puzzle game "Kill the Shadow" developed by Shadowlight Sanctuary and published by 663 Games is now available. The new demo has added new scenes and storylines. Players can explore more content in it and every choice you make will affect the flow of the world line. The game will participate in the Steam Next Fest in October. You can n…
Greetings players, We are more than happy to announce that Kill the Shadow, a suspenseful detective role playing game set in a post-war divided city has launched its free demo on Steam! In this game, you will take on the role of Detective Ah Guang, using their wit, eloquence, and unique ability to revisit crime scenes through shadows (and even resort to violence) to solve mysterious cases and u…
How’s it going? We are thrilled to announce that Kill The Shadow is going to attend the video game fest called G-Fusion 2024 in Guangzhou, China! G-Fusion is a video game fest hosted by GCORES. Kill The Shadow will be exhibited at booth D48 on May 18(th) and 19(th) . We can’t wait to see you there! G-Fusion 2024 Website: Ticket Purchase:
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