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Project Update: June/July Update Plus Maker Preview for Backers

Hello Backers and Friends,

We hope you’re all doing awesome! This month, we’re excited to share a Work-in-Progress preview of the Maker Class with our backers. Be sure to check it out at the bottom of this update! As always, we’d love to hear your thoughts—so join us on Discord, where backers get access to a special discussion section.

🎨 Art Update

Adam Schumpert continues bringing Shadow City Mysteries to life with new character art from the Cult of Tenebrous. This figure will play a key role in both the narrative adventure and our upcoming Visual Novels.

This month’s art preview features The Curiosity Shop Owner, a representative of the elusive Cult of Tenebrous. This enigmatic purveyor of antiquities will sell you just the item you need and perhaps whisper your fate, drawn from her special tarot deck.
The Curiosity Shop Owner

⚙️ Design Update

We’ve finished our pass on the Maker Class, the final class for the game! Whether you’re tinkering with intricate gears or mixing dangerous chemicals, this class is all about inventive creations and uncompromising toughness.


🎲 Actual Play

Many thanks to everyone who applied to be part of the official actual play campaign of Shadow City Mysteries, run by the Play On Words Studios team! We’re currently reviewing applications and assembling an awesome team.
Want to stay in the loop? Join our Discord and keep an eye out for updates!


📜 Surveys

A big thank you to the 95% of you who have completed your surveys—we truly appreciate it! 🙌 If you’re one of the remaining 14 backers, please complete your survey at your earliest convenience. Remember, you can still add items to your order if there’s anything else you’d like to include.


🛒 Pre-Order Store

Missed the campaign? No worries—our Pre-Order Store is still open! 🎉
Now’s your chance to grab a copy of the game, add exclusive items, and immerse yourself in the world of Shadow City.

Know someone who would love Shadow City Mysteries? Spread the word! The Pre-Order Store is open to both new backers and retail stores.

🐀 Shadow City Mysteries: Case Files – Rise of the Rat King

Step into the underworld of Shadow City in this narrative game. As the Rat King, you’ll forge alliances, crush rivals, and carve your legacy into the city's criminal fabric.

🕵️ Shadow City Mysteries: A Clockwork Noir

Play as a detective unraveling layers of mystery, conspiracy, and supernatural intrigue. Each playthrough brings new revelations in this replayable narrative adventure.

✍️ Play On Words Studios Dev Blogs

Want more behind-the-scenes content? Check out our dev blogs, where we dive into design decisions, lore, and the making of our transmedia world.

Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey! We’ll be back next month with more updates, including deep dives into other aspects of Shadow City Mysteries.

See you in the shadows,
Christopher Mifsud
CEO/Creative Director
Shadow City Mysteries: The Roleplaying Game
Includes Backer-Exclusive Content
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