Cygames is pulling the plug on its collectible card game, 'Shadowverse', on July 1st.

Cygames confirmed on its official website on the 25th that Shadowverse servers will go dark at 11:00 on July 1st. The Shadowverse operations team stated, "While service will cease in about three months, we plan to keep the momentum going with various in-game events until the very end."

Shadowverse first hit the scene in June 2016 as a collectible card game built upon the lore and character designs of 'Rage of Bahamut'. It won players over with its polished card art and collaborations, such as with 'Chiikawa', and even sustained a competitive e-sports scene for a long run.

The closure is hardly a surprise. Cygames announced the development of the sequel, 'Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond', in December 2023, and new content updates for the original title effectively halted in July 2024. With 'Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond' having launched in June 2025, it is clear the company is shifting its focus entirely to the new project.

Following the announcement, the sale of paid currency was suspended after maintenance on the 25th. Once the servers shut down, account linking to 'Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond' will no longer be possible. Details regarding final events and unused crystals will be shared via the official website and social media channels.

In a final message to the community, the Shadowverse team remarked, "We are truly grateful to all the 'Leaders' who have shown us so much love since we kicked things off on June 17, 2016. Thanks to your warm support, we have managed to make it this far, and we hope you will join us in making the most of the time we have left."