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Shadowrun Returns

Shadowrun Returns

Harebrained Schemes · Paradox Interactive

activeReleased Jul 25, 2013steam

The unique cyberpunk-meets-fantasy world of Shadowrun has gained a huge cult following since its creation nearly 25 years ago. Now, creator Jordan Weisman returns to the world of Shadowrun, modernizing this classic game setting as a single player, turn-based tactical RPG.

Year 2

Jul 25, 2014 - Jul 25, 2015

30 changes

The Hunt Begins mission received significant attention during this period, with multiple hired characters rebalanced to enhance gameplay. Notable fixes also improved overall mission performance and user experience, including issues with drones and various gameplay blockers.

  • Character Rebalancing:
    • Tir Tairngire Ghost was rebalanced for the Hunt Begins mission.
    • Dodger received adjustments for the Telestrian Industries mission.
    • Harlequin was also rebalanced for the Hunt Begins mission.
  • Gameplay Fixes:
    • Drones began healing with Shadowrunners upon returning to a safe area and after combat.
    • A collision issue that blocked gameplay in The Hunt Begins mission was resolved.
    • Various state-saving issues were fixed, including an immortal state saving issue for the main character and bad state saving in the Family Debts level.
  • Mission Improvements:
    • The optional objective completion issue in the MKVI mission was corrected.
    • Fixed enemy spawn issues that caused blockers in the Family Debts level.
    • Resolved combat initiation problems with non-hostile enemies during the Bloodlines conversation.

Year 1

Jul 25, 2013 - Jul 25, 2014

484 changes

The April 10, 2014 update marked a significant expansion for Shadowrun Returns, introducing access to the Shadowrun Returns Editor and Steam Workshop, greatly enhancing the game's modding capabilities. This update also included a price reduction for the Deluxe Edition and the base game itself, making it more accessible to new players. Additionally, the game added support for multiple languages, including Chinese, German, Russian, French, Italian, and Spanish.

  • New Modding Tools: Players gained access to the Shadowrun Returns Editor and Steam Workshop, allowing for user-generated content and custom scenarios.
    • Steam Workshop Integration: Enhanced community engagement through mod sharing and creation.
  • Language Support:
    • Chinese Language: Added support for the "Dead Man's Switch" campaign.
    • German and Russian Languages: Enabled from the options menu.
    • French, Italian, and Spanish Languages: Added to enhance accessibility for non-English players.
  • Gameplay Improvements:
    • New Autosave Feature: Introduced for the "False Flag" mission, helping players avoid potential setbacks.
    • Enhanced AI Logic: Improved AI behaviors, particularly for NPCs and interactions.
  • Balance Changes:
    • Etiquette Skill Adjustments: Tweaked balance for underused Etiquette skills to make them more viable in gameplay.
    • Grenade Pricing: Reduced prices of grenades in the store, making them more appealing to players.
  • Quality of Life Updates:
    • Game Saving Feature: Players could now save their game at any time, promoting a more flexible gameplay experience.
    • Improved Communication: Enhanced messaging for quests and objectives, leading to clearer player guidance.