9 Years of Shadows

9 Years of Shadows

Platform • Role-playing (RPG) • Adventure • Indie
2023

9 Years of Shadows is an upcoming Platform/Role-playing (RPG)/Adventure/Indie game releasing on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Android. Scheduled to launch on March 27, 2023.

Developed by Halberd Studios and published by Freedom Games.

Release Date: 03/28/2023

Released
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Story

A fateful night of sorrow and ancient magic changed the life of a young child forever, and with it, everything else as mankind knew it. For 9 long years, the world has been submerged in the deepest of shadows, robbing every object and living creature of their color, their joy, and most importantly, hope.

Many brave souls have tried to venture inside the corrupting depths of Talos Castle, a long-abandoned orphanage from which the curse stemmed. All have failed, except for one. Armed with little other than her halberd and sheer nerve, Europa’s daunting quest is clear: enter the castle, find the source of darkness, and return color to the lands before it is too late.

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

Xbox Series X|SPlayStation 4AndroidPC (Microsoft Windows)iOSPlayStation 5Xbox OneNintendo Switch

Genres

PlatformRole-playing (RPG)AdventureIndie

Developer

  • Halberd Studios

Publisher

  • Freedom Games

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

Side view

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionFantasy

Game Modes

Single player

Key Features

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Game Engine

Built with Unity

Release Information

Primary Release Date

March 27, 2023

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

PlayStation 5

July 31, 2025
Worldwide

PlayStation 4

July 31, 2025
Worldwide

Xbox One

July 31, 2025
Worldwide

Xbox Series X|S

July 31, 2025
Worldwide

PC (Microsoft Windows)

March 27, 2023
Worldwide

Android

November 21, 2024
Worldwide

iOS

November 21, 2024
Worldwide

Nintendo Switch

November 9, 2023
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for 9 Years of Shadows on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600
memory:8 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti / AMD RX 570
directx:Version 11
storage:25 GB available space

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 10/11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 6700 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:30 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with 9 Years of Shadows, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about 9 Years of Shadows