Stranded and without memories, you awaken in the world of Empyria. Join a powerful guild, recruit loyal companions, and make a fateful choice: Will you save the world from the shadows – or plunge it into ruin once and for all?

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“The game is still effectively in development. The game is playable up to a certain point and is constantly being developed further.
We are willing to take player feedback to heart and continue to fill the game with player requests, even after the game leaves Early Access.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The aim is to complete the main content of the game before it leaves Early Access. The Game will be out of Early Access after all Plans we have are fully implemented into the Game.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan to have the following features in the full version:
- 4 large playable worlds with their own stories
- 4 guilds (2 good and 2 evil) fighting for world domination (not part of the main story)
- A total of 30 planned chapters with 20 main missions per chapter.
- We plan to implement tons of side missions that will give the player rewards and make them forget about time.
- We plan to implement 8 large dungeons per game world full of puzzles and dangers, which the player must face in order to progress in the main story.
- We plan to implement a complete friendship and love system with which you can befriend or marry different characters.
- We plan to implement that your own house will offer further opportunities for improvement.
- We plan to implement the possibility to decide which guild you want to join and which side (good or evil) you want to rule the world.

It is important to us that all planned content is implemented and we take player feedback to heart.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“This game is effectively in development. This means that the game is already playable up to a certain point. There are already some main story and pastime elements such as building friendships, owning your own house and growing and selling your own crops. It is also possible to enter a battle arena and earn a new class or join a guild and play its previous missions.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We plan to gradually increase the price as we release more content and features.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We plan to implement regular news about upcoming updates, bug fixes and improvements.
We also see it as our duty to offer the best gaming experience for players, which is why we listen to suggestions and feedback from the community and develop the game accordingly.”
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About This Game

Overview

After a severe shipwreck, you awaken without memories on the shores of an unknown world. Your name, your past – everything seems lost. But your adventure has only just begun. Light and Shadow - Schatten über Empyria is an epic indie RPG that grants you ultimate freedom: Follow the gripping main story or write your very own destiny.

Will you banish the looming evil, or plunge the world into darkness yourself?

  • Limitless Character Progression: Train your skills to the absolute maximum! With a level cap of 999, there are hardly any limits to your power.

  • The Arena Awaits: Prove your combat prowess and fight to earn the exclusive "Gladiator" class. Use your newly acquired skills to stand against the forces of darkness in the open world.

  • A Place to Call Home: Fighting isn't everything. Create your own sanctuary, build a house, and cultivate your own crops to harvest valuable resources.

  • The Power of the Guild: Join an influential guild, meet unique companions, and assemble a team capable of taking on any danger.

  • Tricky Dungeons & Puzzles: Explore a multitude of dangerous dungeons filled with secrets, monsters, and puzzles that will challenge your mind.

Experience the World Of Light and Shadows!

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS *: Microsoft® Windows® 7/8/8.1/10/11 (32bit/64bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo U7600
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6250
    • Storage: 2 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 6100
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
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