Shadowrun Online Becomes Shadowrun Chronicles: Boston Lockdown

In the 61st update to hit the Shadowrun Online Kickstarter campaign feed, Cliffhanger Productions has announced that the game will be launching on April 28th, 2015, and that its finalized name will be Shadowrun Chronicles: Boston Lockdown to reflect the team's plans to release episodic content and the initial Boston-based chapter that we'll be experiencing. The announcement is accompanied by a new trailer, as well:



All of the details to follow:

Hoi Chummers!

When we announced our cooperation with Nordic Games last week, we told you that there were more exciting news on the horizon for the upcoming days and weeks. Today we're going to share not one, but two red hot pieces of intel with you. So hold on tight these are big ones!

Naming Game, Part II

Some of you might recall that in January we asked about the name Shadowrun Online or a possible different name. Back then we proposed Shadowrun 2076, but after reading through all your feedback and suggestions (thank you again for your great ideas!) and some more internal discussions, we headed your call and came up with a new one a good number of people seemed to like. So from this day forward, Shadowrun Online will be known as drumroll, please! Shadowrun Chronicles!

We think the new title does away with a couple of associations people had with (Online) that didn't apply to our game and which led to some disappointed buyers and backers. (Chronicles) expresses our goal to continue to tell stories and release new content evolving from the collective actions of our players over time. As many of you have already surmised, the first chapter will be called Boston Lockdown, making the full title of our launch version Shadowrun Chronicles: Boston Lockdown.

Launch in 3 . 2 . 1

A lot of people have asked us (When is this game going to come out)? We know we did take longer than we initially expected (and then some), but we've pushed through and are now approaching the finishing line fast. (How fast), you ask? Very fast: We're proud to announce that Shadowrun Chronicles: Boston Lockdown will be available in retail stores as well as on Steam and other digital platforms on April 28th 2015.

We hope you agree that these are indeed exciting news and we're looking forward to discussing the game with all of you. See you in the Shadows, Chummers!