Mages who master the ability to see past the veil and into the shadow can follow many different paths. With devastating new power so readily available, it is only natural for some to rise while others fall. It remains true, however, in a world embraced by shadow that sometimes the fallen wield the most tremendous power of all. What path will you follow to your destination? How will your actions change beneath the obscurity of the shade?

The ‘Guardians of Shade’ campaign will begin Monday, October 17 at approximately 11:00 AM PDT and will run for one full week ...

Version 1.3.1. has just been released on the App Store! While the Grey Area developers are currently working their magic on the next update which will also include new content, version 1.3.1 doesn't contain any big visible changes but only few small tweaks and preparations for iCloud.

Download version 1.3.1 from your local App Store for free!

Take a sneak peek to the next update here! Another peek to the new upcoming features that we shared earlier on Instagram can be viewed here.

To celebrate the release of the new iPhone 4S we cut down prices of all Shadow Cities t-shirts and iPhone skins! 

Click your way to the Store to get your hands on the coolest Shadow Cities swag there is:  Academy t-shirts, iPhone 4 skins and stickers. We've cut nearly 30% off from all t-shirt prices and 40% of all iPhone skin prices permanently!

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The sudden change in season brings about an early shadow that can force even the most devout and steadfast of mages to lose focus in their cause. With dangerous spirits roaming our world, and new mages awakening each day in attempt to lay claim on their idea of a future, there is no time for the modern mage to be lacking in purpose. It is during this season, that mages around the globe take extra time to celebrate life, power and purpose by drinking in the melancholy of mana during the ‘Melancholy Elixir’ campaign.

The ‘Melancholy Elixir’ campaign will begin ...

Mages around the globe have witnessed the power and fury of the Arachne Weaver, a devastating and ancient shadow spirit that’s newly entered our world. The battle for global domination between Animators and Architects continues to heat up, as experienced mages uncover the potential power to be gained from banishing the Arachne Weaver. Do you have the strength and resilience to stand against the horror of the ‘Weaver’s Anguish’?

The ‘Weaver's Anguish’ campaign will begin Monday, October 3 at approximately 11:00 AM PDT and will run for one full week. Individual rewards will be provided to ...

Which Academy is in control of your country? Check out the up to date global battle update maps from the spanking new campaign pages!

Campaign Pages include round based battle maps that are updated every hour. Browse previous campaigns and see which Academy is in control of the global battle in Shadow Cities.

Check out the new Shadow Cities Campaign Pages

Ancient whisperings tell of a mortal mage whose pride was no match against the envy of those controlling the Echo. Twisted and transformed for the pursuit of magnificence, a great and terrible abomination now lurks within the shadow.

Desperate to share its suffering with all who seek to follow magic’s path, the Shadow Weaver quietly plans, tirelessly. Only by finding true light in the dark can we hope to illuminate the tangled webs hidden in the darkest of shadows. 

The Arachne Weaver, a dark and malevolent spirit of old has cast its many eyes upon our world. It's ...

Ancient whisperings tell of a mortal mage whose pride was no match against the envy of those controlling the Echo. Twisted and transformed for the pursuit of magnificence, a great and terrible abomination now lurks within the shadow.

Desperate to share its suffering with all who seek to follow magic’s path, the Shadow Weaver quietly plans, tirelessly. Only by finding true light in the dark can we hope to illuminate the tangled webs hidden in the darkest of shadows.

Download the latest Shadow Cities update, ‘Shadow Weaver’s Anguish’ containing a new world boss, special reward sigils and more ...

With the world rapidly changing, and new minds awakening every moment, mages of both sides grow more aware of a stalking presence lurking from the shadow. During times of great uncertainty, ignorance will cripple, where understanding grants strength.  Architects and Animators realize more than ever that the way to control tomorrow is by striving for greatness today, during the 'Academic Zeal' campaign. Only when we look upon the truths of the shadow, can we hope to expose its lies. 

The ‘Academic Zeal' campaign will begin Monday, September 19 at approximately 11:00 AM PDT and will run for one full ...

Check out Doof007 of the Animators ode to the magic of Shadow Cities! An epic and powerful tale that reveals the deep and almost sorrowful emotion involved with rune casting letters and shapes. 

May the music ease the struggle one sometimes faces when the game mistakenly reads your casted spells backwards. The full video, entitled “I can Draw a Z” is available here.