In 2016, a vampire MMORPG called Shadow’s Kiss was announced, explicitly targeting adults. The Kickstarter campaign was very successful, but the game is currently stuck in alpha.
What is Shadow’s Kiss? When the developers of EVE Online, CCP Games, announced in the summer of 2014 that their vampire MMO World of Darkness was being shelved, some players banded together to develop such a game themselves.
Shadow’s Kiss is aimed at adults. As a vampire, you embody not just a bloodsucking beast – eroticism and sex also play a role. In a dark city, where you roam at night, there are sex clubs where bondage and BDSM come into play. It is possible to seduce NPCs and engage in sexual relationships with them.
The quests contain erotic elements but also battles against dangerous creatures of the night. You can band together with other players to form vampire clans and try to maintain control over the city.
Interestingly, you must unlock the adult content for an additional fee. The “Mature Content Pass” costs 5 dollars.
A Slow Development
What is the status of the game? Shadow’s Kiss has been in alpha for about three years. Unfortunately, the developers are moving forward very slowly. An update for the combat system was released in April, which brought some new elements:
- Area of Effect (AoE) damage
- Area of Effect kills all weak enemies
- Stuns, Temptations, and Hypnosis
- You can drain energy and heal yourself
- You can approach enemies to bite or restrain them
This update shows that work on the game continues, albeit at a fairly slow pace. The developers state that new zones will come soon. One of them, the Cellar of Eternity, where wine tastings take place, is already in the game.
When is the MMORPG supposed to be released? The developers do not give a date. However, it is mentioned in the last update that the beta is approaching, which will offer a complete player experience. However, the team has not yet given a date for the beta.
Here’s how you can participate now: If you want to check out the alpha of Shadow’s Kiss, you can do so by purchasing access in the official store on the website. This currently costs 15 dollars.
But don’t expect a finished game. The alpha does not offer everything that will be included in the finished MMORPG. You will initially get a rough impression of what to expect.
If you prefer something more classic and less erotic, you can also look forward to interesting MMORPGs. We have compiled the 8 most promising new MMOs and MMORPGs for 2020 and 2021 in a list for you.
