In 2024, Beyond Shadowgate was released on Steam. This was a new sequel to the classic adventure game, specifically the NES version, made by the original team. It followed the original intended plot for the game, rather than what we has received in the Turbo Grafx CD entry of the same name, and was well received by fans and critics (including us).
Now, it was announced at Tokyo Game Show 2025, that the game will be making the jump to the Nintendo Switch. More details are still to come, but the game will support English and Japanese.
The original design of the never-before seen point and click adventure is being brought to life after 30+ years in the vault – Beyond Shadowgate! T
With a world that is over five times larger than Shadowgate, Beyond Shadowgate captures the same look and feel as the 8-bit console version while including modern design sensibilities. Since the memory and color palette limitations are removed, Beyond Shadowgate is a much longer and vibrant game, with both retro and modern gameplay mechanics that give you the feel of the original!
Get ready for the ultimate, official Shadowgate sequel!
Story
35 years have passed since Jair defeated the Warlock Lord in the caverns beneath the living castle, Shadowgate. In that time, the land of Kal Torlin prospered and the events of Shadowgate were forgotten. But once again evil is stirring, scheming to bring the world to ruin.
In the dungeons of Gwynenthell, the capital city of Kal Torlin, a lowly Fenling by the name of Del Thornburrow awaits his fate. No stranger to a jail cell, Del soon frees himself from the dangers of the dungeon, only to begin a journey that will push him to the edge of his limits.
Lead Del as he travels through Gwynenthell, across the Torlin Forest, over the Gatekeeper Mountains, and beyond! Uncover plots to overthrow kingdoms that threaten to plunge the land into darkness! Interact with old friends and new, while protecting Del from the traps, hazards, monsters, and every other peril that may introduce him to the ever-present Grim Reaper.
Features
By the Numbers…
Also featuring…
A Side Quest based on Déjà vu: A Nightmare Comes True!
A Side Quest based on The Uninvited!
A Side Quest based on Shadowgate VR: The Mines of Mythrok!
40 Achievements!
Controller & mouse and keyboard!
A brand new Hint System!
A Quick Travel Map!
Lethal Puzzle Events!
Day/Night Progression!
A Death Indicator!
A release date was not announced.
