Shadowkey Reforged fan port launches November 11 for Mac, Windows and Android
The Elder Scrolls Travels: Shadowkey Reforged runs the original N-Gage game files with new lighting, stealth and controller support, according to Polygon.
The Elder Scrolls Travels: Shadowkey Reforged, a fan-made port of the Nokia N-Gage game The Elder Scrolls Travels: Shadowkey, was released on November 11 for Mac, Windows and Android, according to Polygon. Players need a copy of the original game files to run the port.
Reforged runs the original game's files and scripts in widescreen, with recreated artwork, new lighting and controller support. The port also adds stealth, new character animations, ambient lighting, improved attack hit detection, a new skill system, world and local maps with quest markers, a modern save system and bug fixes.
A classic mode keeps the original look, behaviour and interface for players who want the 2004 version as it was.
AI assistance disclosed in trailer description
Developer Dan Whelan said in the trailer's YouTube description that AI assisted with the port's development and with recreating image assets.
The original Shadowkey was released on November 9, 2004, for the Nokia N-Gage and drew mixed-to-negative reviews at launch, with critics pointing to the handheld's small screen and unresponsive buttons. The port arrives on the fifteenth anniversary of The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim, as the series approaches 15 years without a new mainline entry; Bethesda Game Studios has shared no news on The Elder Scrolls 6: Sentinel.
Quick answers
What platforms is Shadowkey Reforged available on?
The port is available for Mac, Windows and Android.
Do I need the original Shadowkey to play Reforged?
Yes. Players need a copy of the original game files to play the port.
When did the original Shadowkey come out?
The Elder Scrolls Travels: Shadowkey was originally released on November 9, 2004, for the Nokia N-Gage.