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Project Update: April 2026 Update

Hello Backers and Friends,

We continue to edit, sensitivity read, and format the book so it is ready for print. The Tarot deck is also nearing completion, with just four cards left to finish. Once everything is complete, we will be able to share more concrete timelines, shipping estimates, and final shipping costs.

At this point, if you ordered a version of the book, you should have received a link to a raw, unedited version of the PDF via Itch.io and DriveThruRPG. If you have not received your link, please email us at [email protected], and we will get that sorted for you.

⚙️ Design Update

With the core book written and currently in editing, we have shifted focus to new content. Several subclasses are already in development and will be part of upcoming releases.

Once the final PDF is complete and the books are sent to print, we will begin rolling out this new content through our Patreon.

As a reminder, once you have had time with the raw PDF, join us on Discord to share your thoughts and discuss the rules, setting, and overall design.

🎨 Art Update

Adam has completed the illustration of Madame Rose and Esten Skye. He is now moving on to several additional key characters. The extra time in production has allowed us to include more artwork in the final book, which we are very excited about.

Madame Rose


Esten Skye, The Marquis



Luana continues work on the Tarot Deck. All Major Arcana cards are now complete. She is currently adapting some of Adam’s character illustrations into the Court cards for the Minor Arcana.



🎲 Actual Play: House of Skye

Tuesdays at 9 PM Eastern
While you wait for the final PDF, you can see the system in action through our ongoing actual play, Shadow City Mysteries: House of Skye.

We stream live every Tuesday at 9 PM Eastern on Twitch and YouTube. VODs are also available on both platforms as well as on Spotify.

Your follows, subscriptions, likes, and shares make a real difference in helping more people discover Shadow City. Thank you for your continued support.

📜 Surveys

Thank you to the 95 percent of backers who have already completed your surveys. We appreciate it.

If you are one of the remaining eleven backers, please complete your survey as soon as possible. You can still add items to your order if there is anything you would like.

Please note that we cannot send your raw PDF until your survey is complete.

🛒 Pre Order Store

Open for a Couple More Months
Missed the campaign? The Pre Order Store is still open, but it will not remain available much longer. Once the final PDF is ready, we will lock orders.

This is your opportunity to secure the game, pick up exclusive items, and explore the world of Shadow City. The store remains open for both new backers and retailers.


📘 Free Quickstart Guide

If you have not yet downloaded the Quickstart Guide for Shadow City Mysteries: The Roleplaying Game, or if you want to share it with friends, it is available for free on DriveThruRPG.

💥 Join Our Patreon

As we wrap up this crowdfunded project, we will continue expanding the game with new subclasses, lore, and additional content.

Follow us on Patreon to receive ongoing support material and stay up to date with everything happening in Shadow City Mysteries.

🐀 Shadow City Mysteries: Case Files

Rise of the Rat King
Step into the role of the Rat King, an underworld mastermind navigating the power struggles of Shadow City. The demo has now been downloaded by thousands of players on Steam.

🕵️ Shadow City Mysteries: A Clockwork Noir

Unravel mysteries, conspiracies, and supernatural forces in this replayable narrative adventure. Each playthrough reveals new layers of the truth.

✍️ Play On Words Studios Dev Blogs

For more behind-the-scenes insights, visit our semi-monthly Dev Blogs where we explore game design, world building, and our broader transmedia vision for Shadow City Mysteries.

Thank you for being part of this journey. We will be back soon with another update.

See you in the shadows,
Christopher Mifsud
CEO and Creative Director
Shadow City Mysteries: The Roleplaying Game
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