The project started in 2016 and became one of the main competitors in its genre. Over the years, the game has acquired more than 5000 cards, numerous modes, collaborations with other brands, and an esports scene with large prize pools.
The process of winding down the game has already begun. The authors have disabled the ability to purchase premium currency, although players can still spend previously accumulated resources. Special events and content rotations are planned for the coming months to symbolically complete the project's history.
It is important to note that the franchise does not disappear completely. The legacy of Shadowverse will continue in the newer installment – Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond, which launched in 2025 and remains active.
The reasons for closing the game were not explained in detail. After 10 years, Shadowverse is leaving the market, leaving the status of one of the most recognizable card-based free-to-play games in the world.