Neowiz signs publishing deal with China’s indie game studio Shadowlight

venturebeat.comPublished: 6/3/2025

Summary

Neowiz has officially signed a publishing deal with Chinese indie game developer Shadowlight for the global release of Kill the Shadow, their first title. The action-adventure game centers on a time-travel detective and features a blend of high-quality 3D environments with charming 2D pixel characters. Both companies emphasized their shared commitment to storytelling and collaboration in the gaming industry. Shadowlight, founded by award-winning graduates from China's competitive game development scene, has previously impressed with its work at Hypergryph’s incubator program. This partnership marks Neowiz’s latest move in expanding its global reach with signature story-first games.