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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|title        = Shadowrun Chronicles
 
|title        = Shadowrun Chronicles
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Cliffhanger Productions}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Cliffhanger Productions}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games|ref=<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-02-27-shadowrun-online-now-being-published-by-nordic-games Shadowrun Online now being published by Nordic Games • Eurogamer.net]</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-02-27-shadowrun-online-now-being-published-by-nordic-games|title=Shadowrun Online now being published by Nordic Games • Eurogamer.net|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 4|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Soeb|date=2016-07-19}}</ref>|build=4.6.1f1}}
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 4|ref=<ref name="engineversion">{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2020-05-19}}</ref>|build=4.6.7f1}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 28, 2015}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 28, 2015}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 28, 2015}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 28, 2015}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 28, 2015}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 28, 2015}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|shadowrun-chronicles-boston-lockdown|61}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|594/shadowrun-chronicles-boston-lockdown|61}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|shadowrun-chronicles-boston-lockdown|65}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Turn-based }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Tactical RPG }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Cyberpunk, Fantasy, North America }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Shadowrun }}
 
|steam appid  = 267750
 
|steam appid  = 267750
 
|steam appid side = 405730,383660,377730,435190,324300
 
|steam appid side = 405730,383660,377730,435190,324300
|gogcom page  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
 +
|hltb        = 26574
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
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|mobygames    = 72460
 
|wikipedia    = Shadowrun Chronicles: Boston Lockdown
 
|wikipedia    = Shadowrun Chronicles: Boston Lockdown
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{series|Shadowrun}}
 
  
'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
{{--}} Requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.<ref name="DRM">[http://www.shadowrun.com/shadowrun-online/game/faq/#_Toc418692125 FAQ | Shadowrun Chronicles]</ref>
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|introduction      =
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 +
|release history  = The official servers were shut down permanently on November 30, 2018, rendering the game unplayable.<ref name="servers shut down"/>
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 +
|current state    =
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}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{mm}} [http://www.shadowrun.com/shadowrun-online/ Official site]
 
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/267750/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/267750/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Unknown | | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam, online | | | Windows, OS X }}
{{Availability/row| Official | http://www.shadowrun.com/shadowrun-online/donate/ | Steam, online | Deluxe edition also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 267750 | Steam, online | | | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }}
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00ZSLCALS | Steam, online | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B015GYOMFS | Steam, online | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-SRCBLD | Steam, online | {{store link|GamersGate|DD-SRCBLD-DELUXE|Deluxe edition also available.}} | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | shadowrun-chronicles-boston-lockdown | Steam, online | {{store link|GMG|shadowrun-chronicles-boston-lockdown-deluxe-packag|Deluxe edition also available.}} | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | shadowrun-chronicles-boston-lockdown | Steam, online | {{store link|Humble|shadowrun-chronicles-boston-lockdown-deluxe-package|Deluxe edition also available.}} | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 267750 | Steam, online | Deluxe edition and upgrade also available. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
 
}}
 
}}
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam|offline=no}}.<ref name="DRM"/>
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam|offline=no}}.<ref>[http://www.shadowrun.com/shadowrun-online/game/faq/#_Toc418692125 FAQ | Shadowrun Chronicles]</ref>
  
 
===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
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{{ii}} Runner's Edition contains soundtrack, quick Start, mini Adventure and campaign book.
 
{{ii}} Runner's Edition contains soundtrack, quick Start, mini Adventure and campaign book.
  
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==Monetization==
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC/row| Infected! | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Infected! | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
{{DLC/row| Deluxe upgrade | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Deluxe Upgrade | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Missions | Works for both base game and Infected! | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| Missions | Works for both base game and Infected! | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| 5th Edition Rules | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{DLC/row| 5th Edition Rules | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\Cliffhanger\Shadowrun Chronicles\}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\Cliffhanger\Shadowrun Chronicles\}}
{{Game data/config|OS X|~/Library/Preferences/unity.Cliffhanger.Shadowrun Chronicles.plist}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Preferences/unity.Cliffhanger.Shadowrun Chronicles.plist}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|}}
 
}}
 
}}
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
|steam cloud           = false
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|epic games launcher      =
|steam cloud notes    =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                =
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                   =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud               = false
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|steam cloud notes        =
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|ubisoft connect          =
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|ubisoft connect notes    =  
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|xbox cloud                =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Shadowrun Chronicles Boston Lockdown - Launcher.png|Launcher general settings.}}
 
{{Image|Shadowrun Chronicles Boston Lockdown - Launcher.png|Launcher general settings.}}
 
{{Image|Shadowrun Chronicles Boston Lockdown - General.png|In-game general settings.}}
 
{{Image|Shadowrun Chronicles Boston Lockdown - General.png|In-game general settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/shadowrun-chronicles-boston-lockdown/en
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/shadowrun-chronicles-boston-lockdown/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
|multimonitor notes        = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/shadowrun-chronicles-boston-lockdown/en WSGF entry].
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|multimonitor notes        = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/shadowrun-chronicles-boston-lockdown/en WSGF entry].
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/shadowrun-chronicles-boston-lockdown/en WSGF entry].
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/shadowrun-chronicles-boston-lockdown/en WSGF entry].
 
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
 
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
|borderless windowed        = hackable
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|borderless windowed        = false
|borderless windowed notes  = Enable windowed mode and use the {{code|-popupwindow}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|parameter]].
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
|vsync                      = false
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|upscaling                  = unknown
|vsync notes                = Always enabled.
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
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|vsync                      = always on
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|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Shadowrun Chronicles Boston Lockdown - Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Shadowrun Chronicles Boston Lockdown - Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, sounds, ambiance, voices, interface.
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, sounds, ambiance, voices, interface.
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
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|royalty free audio       = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
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  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = no
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  |subtitles = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    =  
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  |audio    = false
  |subtitles =  
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  |subtitles = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    =  
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  |audio    = true
  |subtitles =  
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  |subtitles = true
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Japanese
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|interface = hackable
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = false
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|fan      = true
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|notes    = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/shadowrun_chronicles_boston_lockdown/files/5730.html Fan translation by «Ulgon and 2bl - to better localizations team»]
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}}
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = Russian
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|interface = hackable
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|audio    = false
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|subtitles = false
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|fan      = true
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|notes    = [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/shadowrun_chronicles_boston_lockdown/files/5651.html Fan translation by «2bl — to better localizations team»]
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
|online play          = true
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|online play          = false
 
|online play players  = 4
 
|online play players  = 4
 
|online play modes    = Co-op
 
|online play modes    = Co-op
|online play notes    =  
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|online play notes    = Official servers were shut down in 30 November 2018.
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
|direct3d versions      = 7, 9
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|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = false
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes=  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows arm app        = unknown
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|windows exe notes      =
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|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
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|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
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|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
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|macos arm app          = unknown
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|macos app notes        =
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|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
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|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
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|linux arm app          = unknown
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|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
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Latest revision as of 12:32, 16 August 2023

Warning icon.svg
This product is no longer playable in any capacity. It is covered here for historical reference.[1]
Shadowrun Chronicles
Shadowrun Chronicles cover
Developers
Cliffhanger Productions
Publishers
Nordic Games[2]
Engines
Unity 4[Note 1]
Release dates
Windows April 28, 2015
macOS (OS X) April 28, 2015
Linux April 28, 2015
Reception
Metacritic 61
OpenCritic 61
IGDB 65
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
Modes Multiplayer
Pacing Turn-based
Perspectives Bird's-eye view
Genres Tactical RPG
Themes Cyberpunk, Fantasy, North America
Series Shadowrun
Shadowrun Chronicles - Boston Lockdown on HowLongToBeat
Shadowrun Chronicles - Boston Lockdown on IGDB
Shadowrun Chronicles - Boston Lockdown on MobyGames
Shadowrun Chronicles - Boston Lockdown on Wikipedia
Shadowrun
Shadowrun 2007
Shadowrun Returns 2013
Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut 2014
Shadowrun Chronicles - Boston Lockdown 2015
Shadowrun Chronicles: INFECTED Director's Cut 2015
Shadowrun: Hong Kong 2015

Warnings

This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.

Shadowrun Chronicles - Boston Lockdown is a multiplayer bird's-eye view Tactical RPG game in the Shadowrun series.

The official servers were shut down permanently on November 30, 2018, rendering the game unplayable.[1]

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Icon overlay.png
Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Steam (unavailable)
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Always online (requires a constant internet connection to play)
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
All versions require Steam DRM and a constant internet connection for all game modes.[4]

Version differences

Deluxe Edition contains Infected!, in-game extra weapons, items and armour, as well as soundtrack, quick Start, mini Adventure and campaign book.[citation needed]
Runner's Edition contains soundtrack, quick Start, mini Adventure and campaign book.

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Infected!
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Deluxe Upgrade
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Missions Works for both base game and Infected!
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
5th Edition Rules
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Boston Lockdown Campaign Book
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Cliffhanger\Shadowrun Chronicles\
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Preferences/unity.Cliffhanger.Shadowrun Chronicles.plist
Linux
Save game data is stored online.
It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

Launcher general settings.
Launcher general settings.
In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
See the WSGF entry.
Ultra-widescreen
See the WSGF entry.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Enable windowed mode and use the -popupwindow parameter (or see the glossary page).
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.
The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, sounds, ambiance, voices, interface.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
LAN play
Online play
4 Co-op
Official servers were shut down in 30 November 2018.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
OpenGL
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Multiplayer Steamworks Used as an authenticator for automatically logging into games account.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 7, 8.1
Processor (CPU) 2.0+ GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia or ATI graphics card
1 GB of VRAM
Other Broadband internet connection
macOS (OS X)
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.7
Processor (CPU) 2.0+ GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia or ATI graphics card
1 GB of VRAM
Other Broadband internet connection
Linux
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 14.04
Processor (CPU) 2.0+ GHz
System memory (RAM) 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia or ATI graphics card with dedicated drivers
1 GB of VRAM
Other Broadband internet connection


Notes

  1. Unity engine build: 4.6.7f1[3]

References