After 10 years of operation, free-to-play digital collectible card game Shadowverse will end service on June 30 at 7:00 p.m. PT / 10:00 p.m. ET, Cygames announced. Its direct successor Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond, which launched for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, iOS via App Store, and Android via Google Play on June 17, 2025, will remain in operation.
Shadowverse first launched for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play on June 17, 2016 worldwide, followed by PC via Steam on October 28, 2016.
Here is the full notice from Cygames on the end of service:
Greetings from the Shadowverse Team!
The time has come for us to announce that we will be ending service for Shadowverse at 7:00 p.m., June 30, 2026 (PT). All of us on the Shadowverse Team would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported us throughout the years.
Shadowverse launched on June 17, 2016, as a spin-off of Rage of Bahamut, but quickly took on a life of its own. Over the course of a decade, the game grew and evolved in countless ways, from the introduction of Portalcraft and the Rotation and Unlimited formats, to the addition of the Take Two and Cross Craft game modes. Along the way, we released over 5,000 cards across 32 card sets, collaborated with various beloved games and franchises, and brought to life 20 epic story chapters featuring an original and lovable cast of heroes.
With your continued support, Shadowverse was able to grow far beyond its origins. Our foray into esports was made possible thanks to our fans, culminating in several large-scale tournaments, most notably the World Grand Prix series—international tournaments that boasted grand prizes of 100 million yen. It also gave rise to a number of spin-offs, including the physical card game Shadowverse: Evolve, the Nintendo Switch game Shadowverse: Champion’s Battle, and the Shadowverse and Shadowverse Flame animated series.
Though the original Shadowverse will conclude after a ten-year run, its legacy will continue through Shadowverse: Evolve and its direct successor, Shadowerse: Worlds Beyond. To commemorate the three remaining months of Shadowverse, we’ve planned a variety of events. For more information, please refer to the following announcement:
Schedule Leading Up to Shadowverse End of Service
Following the March 24, 2026 (PT), maintenanceCrystals will no longer be available for purchase.Note: You will be able to continue using crystals that you have already purchased.7:00 p.m., March 31, 2026 (PT)Throwback Rotation card pool resetsBattle Pass Season 23 begins
Since crystals will no longer be available for purchase in the lead-up to the end of service for Shadowverse, all players will receive the Premium Pass. “Leader Card in Three!” card pack bundles will also no longer be available for purchase.
More information about other events will be released in subsequent announcements.
7:00 p.m., April 30, 2026 (PT)Throwback Rotation card pool resets7:00 p.m., May 31, 2026 (PT)Throwback Rotation card pool resets7:00 p.m., June 30, 2026 (PT)End of service for ShadowverseNote: Following the end of service, players will no longer be able to link their accounts to Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond.
Unused Crystals
More information about unused crystals will be made available on our official website and social media accounts in future.
Once again, the Shadowverse Team is incredibly grateful for all the love and support our fans have shown us over the years. As we cherish these final months of service, we would be honored if you could share your favorite memories of Shadowverse with us on social media.
Thank you for playing Shadowverse.