North American indie studio Little Legendary has unveiled its debut title, SHADE Protocol, coming to PC in 2026. This 2D cyber-fantasy Metroidvania blends high-speed combat, musical weaponry, and reality-bending code manipulation in a world ravaged by the all-consuming SHADE Protocol.
Master the art of dual forms—switch seamlessly between DAWN and SHADE to unleash unique abilities and alter combat dynamics. Wield Instruments, powerful weapons forged from code and music, each with distinct roles in battle and exploration. But the true power lies in the Protocols: rewrite your playstyle by encoding custom abilities, modifying attacks, and even reprogramming enemies to survive the game’s deadliest challenges.
Dive into precision-driven combat, where parries and counters fuel your Echo energy, enabling devastating Instrument techniques. Explore interconnected Bastions, where every discovery shifts the war between SHADEs and Xaviors. Through the UNISON System, manipulate reality itself—relive pivotal moments and dictate their outcomes, shaping the world’s fate.
The war is lost. The song is rewritten. Will you take the stage? Wishlist SHADE Protocol on Steam today.
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