Shadowrun Chronicles
Shadowrun Chronicles: Boston Lockdown (originally Shadowrun Online) was Cliffhanger Productions' turn-based tactical multiplayer game set in Jordan Weisman's cyberpunk Shadowrun universe, published by Nordic Games. Players formed runner teams for persistent-character missions blending isometric-shooter positioning with turn-based tactics. The servers were shut down and the game stopped working on November 30, 2018.
Platform availability
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MMO DNA
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Both PvE and PvP are recorded
Balanced solo and group play is recorded
A mix of structured and sandbox signals is recorded
Targeted or turn-based combat is recorded
Why you might like it
- A genuine Shadowrun-universe tactical RPG with persistent character progression across missions, not just one-off skirmishes.
- Turn-based isometric-shooter combat gave a distinct tactical feel compared to real-time action RPGs.
- Crowdfunded by Shadowrun creator Jordan Weisman's team, carrying real creative pedigree from the tabletop franchise.
Things to consider
- Shadowrun Chronicles' servers were shut down and the game stopped functioning entirely on November 30, 2018.
- The game had a rocky launch history, having been renamed from Shadowrun Online mid-development amid community concerns.
- As an online-only title with no offline mode, its closure means it's completely unplayable today.
Research record
- Last checked
- 2026-08-16
- Profile depth
- Full — individually researched
- Source note
- Discovered in MMORPG.com / MMO game directories; deeper fields pending verification
What MMOFinder has checked
- Gameplay featuresStructured gameplay fields were source-checked for this profile.Verified
- Gameplay mediaTwo source-attributed gameplay images are recorded.Verified
- Source trail2 linked sources are recorded for review.Verified
- Last reviewedCatalog fields reviewed Aug 16, 2026.Verified
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Shadowrun Chronicles timeline
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- CurrentCatalog status
Closed
- 2026-08-16Research checked
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Shadowrun Chronicles screenshots & gameplay
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Source: Verified YouTube gameplay video
Gameplay, availability and research notes
Shadowrun Chronicles is cataloged by MMOFinder as a Online tactical RPG. Its recorded status is Closed — servers shut down, game stopped working November 30, 2018, while the business model is listed as Buy-to-play. MMOFinder records its release year as 2015. Current platform data lists Windows, macOS, Linux. The profile keeps uncertain fields explicit so incomplete research is not presented as established game information.
Gameplay metadata currently describes combat or multiplayer structure as Turn-based tactical isometric-shooter combat. Discovery tags on the record include Online Game, Catalog. The developer field lists Cliffhanger Productions, and the publisher field lists Nordic Games. Together these catalog fields help distinguish this title from similarly named games and provide useful inputs for MMOFinder’s filtering and comparison tools.
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