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Luc from ShadowFormer Community Manager

Mouse/keyboard support now available in latest iOS update on TestFlight (Beta)News

We heard you, #TeamShadow! Thanks to your continued feedback in the past weeks, we are happy to announce mouse & keyboard support on the iOS Shadow TestFlight app in this latest update (3.0.1). Please note, you must have iOS 13.4+ installed on your device and we cannot support games that require the locked cursor feature.Download the iOS app on TestFlight now. Other key updates: PS4 gamepad users couldn't play some games, so we introduced the "Playstation extended compatibility". Simply choose this option in settings and it will work like a charm. The first time you launch Shadow with this new update, you will be asked if you want it to handle your drivers. You can change this at anytime in your settings. Many of you had issues trying to connect to Shadow, this problem has been solved. In the previous release, users encountered bugs or crashes when going from background to foreground. This is now fixed too. Last but not least, some iPad users were stuck with 12 FPS. We also fi

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Shadow Update: Week #35 [08/28/2020]Changelog

Hey #TeamShadow, Welcome to the last week of August! Here is a new release to feed your hunger for improvements while getting your summer tan on TLDR: A fix for the 2 GPU Quick Menu issue on Windows, adding support for Xbox Controller Elite V2 on macOS, Metal renderer now available on macOS and iOS to improve performance, and the Quick Menu finally live on Linux. Here are all the nitty-gritty details for this week: Shadow Official Desktop - Launcher v4.16.5 Shadow Renderer v3.3.15 All Platforms Display management: Redesign of the custom resolution pop up USB peripherals (Win, macOS): USB unforwarding should now work properly when you close Shadow Quick Menu: Statistic time range setting is now saved between sessions Audio: Less impact on CPU performance Nvidia driver setting is now saved at an account level. It will now be consistent whatever the app you are using to access your Shadow Cursor: Fix early lock mode that was blocking the cursor even before the Shadow strea

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Luc from ShadowFormer Community Manager

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Recap: Our plans for 2021

Happy new year! (if I can still say that)Without losing any time in 2021, our CTO, JB and Shadow Updater, Yannis, jumped onto Twitch to break down the interesting product developments in the pipeline for the first few months and beyond. Dual screen Chromebook support ARM processor support PS5 & Xbox Series X controllers compatibility and more...Here’s a full recap of all the must-know information that was discussed. You can also check out our video that rounds-up the most notable updates from the stream.

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Anonymous

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Shadow Update: Week #50 [12/11/2020]Changelog

Hey #TeamShadow, TLDR: Last update for 2020, now officially on the Official App! After the dynamic quality, we serve you an even better experience with the arrival of network notifications and Windows scaling management. We'll add a few small fixes and sprinkle it all in with the addition of rudimentary support for your brand new PS5 DualSense and Xbox Series X | S controllers thanks to the mapping you, our great community, provided us. Here are all the changelogs for this week: Shadow Official All Platforms Image scaling: We now adapt the Windows scaling setting to your machine settings! Nothing to do for you, everything is automatic and adapts automatically to the settings you have on your Windows, macOS, or Linux computer. The audio stream is now more resistant to packet loss. Unsupported screens should no longer cause Windows crashes. Removed duplicate resolutions from the list of available resolutions. Fixed the video stream with the TCP protocol that was not working on

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2 years ago

Luc from ShadowFormer Community Manager

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Shadow Unified Client 3.4 Update is here!

Version 3.4 of the Shadow Unified Client has been released!This new version comes with some small and bigger changes, all of which will make your experience with Shadow even better. “How”, you ask? Well, see for yourself! All platforms Your games shouldn't crash anymore when switching between different devices with different resolutions as we won't apply the change while you are in a game. USB forwarded peripherals are now automatically saved for your next sessions. Maximum bitrate and High Efficiency Video Coding (H.265) settings are now synced between the Quick Menu & the Launcher. Launcher The Shadow update system will now alert you if you are about to switch between different Shadow versions (Official, Beta, Alpha). Display data consumption per hour to help you estimate your data needs depending on the bandwidth setting. All the settings are now sorted into categories and they feature much more detailed descriptions. Releasing the "Limited frame rate" setting in the l

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Luc from ShadowFormer Community Manager

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Introducing the Shadow Roadmap!News

With the long-awaited additional storage feature (finally) delivered across all US datacenters earlier this week, it’s time to close this chapter and look ahead to new horizons. Introducing the Shadow Roadmap Our product team has been hard at work gathering community feedback and prioritizing their next big projects for the rest of the year. DISCOVER THE SHADOW ROADMAP! The roadmap is broken down into 3 categories: Projects we’ve completed Projects we’re currently working on Projects we plan to work on What can you do now? In the meantime, if you have any thoughts or feedback, please let us know if the comments section below, we’d love to hear what you think!

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Anonymous

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Shadow Update: Week #04 [01/29/2021]Changelog

Hey #TeamShadow! We’re starting the 2021 upgrades with a new look at the long-awaited support of the PS5 Dual Sense and Xbox Series X|S controllers on supported platforms on our Beta app. Here are all the changelogs for this week: Shadow Official - Desktop and Boxes - Launcher v4.20.7 Updates: Shadow System Watcher v1.1.9 Shadow Beta - Desktop and Boxes - Launcher v4.22.5Updates: Shadow Renderer v3.9.4 (Desktop) | v3.9.3 (Boxes) Shadow Overlay v1.8.6 New: Full support for Xbox Series X|S and PS5 Dual Sense controllers (Xbox Series X|S not supported on macOS and iOS, PS5 Dual Sense not supported on iOS) Added support for Wacom Tablets via the USB over IP device redirection system. Return of USB over IP on macOS Big Sur. This is the first version, so you might expect to encounter some bugs. Fixes and Improvements: Fixed a problem in "Cursor blocked" mode in some situations Having trouble with your Shadow? Notice an error that you might not be too sure about? Don’t fret! We've

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Anonymous

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Shadow Update: Week #06 [02/12/2021]Changelogs

Hey #TeamShadow! In this first release of the year, a lot of changes on our side but invisible to you. We are preparing the arrival of the multi-screen desktop applications which are already available on our Alpha application! Here are all the changelogs for this week: Shadow Official - Desktop - Launcher v4.22.9 Updates: Shadow Renderer v3.9.5 Shadow Overlay v1.8.7 New: Full support for Xbox Series X|S and PS5 Dual Sense controllers in Bluetooth (except iOS) & USB (except macOS) Adds the possibility to change the streaming protocol and audio quality from the quick menu. Added support for Wacom Tablets via the USB over IP device redirection system. A new queuing system that is more efficient and user friendly. Fixes and Improvements: Fixed a problem in "Cursor blocked" mode in some situations Fixed a bug that could make 2 cursors appear in the same game. Shadow Official - Android - Launcher v3.4.6Fixes and Improvements: With this new Android update, your stream remai

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Jonathan from ShadowCommunity Manager

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Shadow Update: Week #39 [10/01/2021]Changelog

Hey #TeamShadow, Time for a new changelog! Here are all the changelogs for this week Shadow OfficialDesktop - Launcher v4.28.7Updates: Shadow Renderer v3.14.6 Shadow Overlay v1.11.3 New Features: A new Shadow version, optimized for Apple Silicon Macs (M1) is now available on our website New, more secure, and efficient login system for Linux Fixes and Improvements: Fixed dual screen bugs Fixed a lot of bugs on Linux (Mouse side click, Quick menu bugs, Better Microphone Management...) Fixed a bug on the Quick Menu that sometimes wouldn't open Fixed a bug on Windows that sometimes made the stream appear on an invisible screen Fixed a bug on macOS that sometimes made the menu bar still visible Boxes - Launcher v4.28.6Updates: Shadow Renderer v3.14.2 New Features: Visual improvement of our new connection system Fixes and Improvements: Fixed Dual screen bugs Fixed a bug of an invisible cursor Having trouble with your Shadow?Notice an error that you might not be too s

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1 year ago

Anonymous

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Shadow Update: Week #43 [10/23/2020]Changelog

Hey #TeamShadow, This week the desktop Beta app receives a fresh update to our launcher with a brand new help page and a link to easily connect to our Discord. Also, the long awaited feature of the locked mode of the mouse arrives on our iOS app. You will finally be able to play your favorite FPS. However, according to our tests, it doesn't work with all mice. We recommend wired mice first. A popup will be displayed if we detect that your mouse does not work in the locked mode. We also take this opportunity to add vibrations on the controllers. Here are the details for this week: Shadow Beta - Desktop - Launcher v4.18.12Updates New refreshed help tab Renderer v3.5.6 (macOS only) Fix & Improvements Minor bug fixes Shadow Beta - iOS - Launcher v3.2.0Fix & Improvements Adds Mouse lock so users can now play FPS games on iOS Having trouble with your Shadow? Notice an error that you might not be too sure about? Don’t fret! We've got you covered with our Help Center! This is whe

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Jonathan from ShadowCommunity Manager

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Shadow Update: Week #33 [08/20/2021]Changelog

Hey #TeamShadow, This week, we are releasing a small update of the BETA to complete the previous one and prepare for our next production release. Here are all the changelogs for this week 👇 Shadow BetaiOS - Launcher v3.7.7Fixes and Improvements: Some crash fixes Having trouble with your Shadow?Notice an error that you might not be too sure about? Don’t fret! We've got you covered with our Help Center! This is where you’ll find our support articles along with answers to questions you may have. Can’t find an answer? Don’t worry, you can reach our Support team any day of the week by submitting a ticket which can be found in your Shadow account page. Additionally, we also have a Known Issues Page for the Official version of Shadow. We will continue to update this page with any major known issues that we are currently investigating along with any workaround and fixes. Please be sure to check this page out if you notice anything out of the ordinary with your Shadow. 💡 Want to hang out

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1 year ago

Luc from ShadowFormer Community Manager

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tvOS Beta 3.0.1 (76) Update & Release NotesNews

We heard you, #TeamShadow! Thanks to your continued feedback in the past weeks, we are happy to announce the display management feature is now available in the newest Shadow Apple TV app Beta release. Check out the settings of the app before starting your next session. Download and access the app here. Other key updates: Bluetooth keyboards are now supported on the tvOS Shadow app. Please note, you must have tvOS 13.4 or higher installed on your Apple TV. Users couldn't play certain games with a PS4 gamepad, so we introduced "Playstation extended compatibility". To use, simply choose this option in settings and it will work like a charm. The first time you launch Shadow with this new update, you will be asked if you want it to handle your drivers. You can change this at any time in your settings. Many of you had issues trying to connect to Shadow, this problem has been solved. Happy gaming, #TeamShadow! Full Changelog Full keyboard support Add dis

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2 years ago

Anonymous

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Shadow Update: Week #40 [10/02/2020]Changelog

Hey #TeamShadow, We’ve been hard at work to make Shadow even better for you! We are now adapting the Windows scale factor to your local device! No need to do anything, it's completely automatic and relies on the local display settings of your Windows, macOS of Linux device. Feel free to test this feature out in our Beta app for Desktop launchers. Here are all the nitty-gritty details for this week: Shadow Beta - Desktop + Boxes - Launcher v4.17.14Updates Shadow Renderer v3.4.61 Shadow Streamer v3.3.11 Fix & Improvements A small update that fixes a problem with the display of the current screen in the Quick Menu and the fix of a crash for Mac users Audio streams are now more resilient to packet loss Unsupported screens should not crash Windows anymore Remove duplicated resolutions in the available resolution list Fix TCP stream that was not working on some bad quality connections Shadow Beta - iOS - Launcher v3.1.2 Fix & Improvements Fixed an issue with mouses that

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2 years ago

Anonymous

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Anonymous

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Shadow Update: Week #11 [03/19/2021]Changelogs

Hey #TeamShadow! We are almost ready to push the dual screen feature into Beta testing. We’re not that far from its release, as it just needs a bit more time in development. In the meantime, we are making USB Over IP and its driver’s installation path more stable so please feel free to test this out on our Beta app! In this new update for the Android App, we removed the first page of the quick game’s launcher. It will come back in another form later. Moreover, we have reworked the settings, now when you are going to apply a setting, we will update your Shadow directly to avoid conflicts on our side. In addition, we have added two new options, streaming protocol (TCP or UDP) and audio quality. Here are all the changelogs for this week: Shadow Official - Android - Launcher v3.6.4Fixes and Improvements: Removed games quick launcher Added streaming protocol (TCP/UDP) and audio quality settings Improved settings management Various fixes for Chromebook and should be working better

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2 years ago

Anonymous

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Shadow Update: Week #02 [01/15/2020]Changelog

Hey #TeamShadow! Welcome to the new year! The whole team joins me in wishing you a sweet and happy new year in 2021! We hope you had a wonderful time spending the holidays celebrating with your loved ones, family, and/or friends. In this release, we had a lot of changes on our side that may be invisible to you. One update you might be interested in: we are preparing the arrival of the multi-screen on desktop applications! With this new Android Beta update, your stream will remain stable when your network conditions deteriorate thanks to the arrival of the dynamic quality! Here are all the changelogs for this week: Shadow Official - Desktop and Boxes - Launcher v4.20.6Fixes and Improvements: Internal technical fix Fix of a launcher issue that made it unusable in macOS Shadow Beta - Desktop and Boxes - Launcher v4.21.8Updates: Shadow Renderer v3.8.6 Shadow Overlay v1.8.5 New: Adds the possibility to change the streaming protocol and audio quality from the quick menu Fixes an

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Anonymous

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Shadow Update: Week #46 [11/13/2020]changelog

Hey #TeamShadow, This month a major update with the arrival of our brand new dynamic quality on desktop and boxes and the release of keyboard/mouse support on iOS! We also inaugurate for the first time our monthly update policy! See you in the second week of December for the next update. Here are all the changelogs for this week: Shadow Official - Desktop + Boxes - Launcher v4.19.3Updates: Shadow Overlay v1.16 Shadow Renderer v3.6.4 Fixes and Improvements: Dynamic quality: it's simple, with this new feature, if we detect any instability in your connection, we will reduce the maximum bitrate to always favor the fluidity of the stream. And when your connection becomes stable again, we will restore its initial value. Isn't that nice? We have reworked the help page and added a link for easy access to our Discord. Shadow Official - macOS - Launcher v4.19.4Fixes and Improvements: Because we have an issue with the Driver USB over Ip on MacOS Big Sur, we have disabled the option in the

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2 years ago

TeamShadow

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Shadow Update: Week #16 [04/22/2022]Changelog

Hey #TeamShadow, Our Dev Team is always working on ways to improve the Shadow experience for all. This week’s update includes minor bug fixes and improvements for the Shadow Official app and the Beta Boxes launcher. Here are all the changelogs for this week Shadow OfficialinVM ComponentsFixes and Improvements: Internal fixes Shadow BetaBoxes - Launcher v4.30.6Updates: Shadow Renderer v3.16.10 New Features: Changed High-Quality Audio mode from PCM to FLAC Added "Automatic stream start" settings. Fixes and Improvements: Corrected a bug on the local screen where an additional screen appears Fixed a bug related to the automatic management of resolutions Having trouble with your Shadow?Notice an error that you might not be too sure about? Don’t fret! We've got you covered with our Help Center! This is where you’ll find our support articles along with answers to questions you may have. Can’t find an answer? Don’t worry, you can reach our Support team any day of the week by submit

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Anonymous

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Shadow Update: Week #03 [01/22/2021]Changelog

Hey #TeamShadow! With this new iOS and tvOS update in Beta, your stream will remain stable when your network conditions deteriorate thanks to the arrival of the dynamic quality! Here are all the changelogs for this week: Shadow Official - Desktop and Boxes - Launcher v4.20.7 Fixes and Improvements: Fix of Start button issue Shadow Beta - Desktop and Boxes - Launcher v4.21.8Updates: Shadow Streamer v3.5.9 Shadow ServicesWatcher v1.0.11 Shadow VirtualAudio v1.4.4 Shadow Dump Windows Driver v1.0.0 Shadow Processator v2.0.20 Shadow System Watcher v1.1.9 Fixes and Improvements: We now filter the display resolutions based on frequencies' limitation Fix rumble support for Dual Shock 4 and Xbox controllers Adding 120Hz support for iPads with a resolution of 2388x1668 Fix of S101 errors that were not displayed properly Fix for LG microphones and headsets issues Adding specific encoding to ensure Chromebook support Shadow Beta - iOS - Launcher v3.5.0New: Adding the setti

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TeamShadow

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Shadow Update: Week #42 [10/21/2022]Changelog

Hey #TeamShadow, Our Dev Team has been hard at work improving your Shadow experience. This week, we’ve released several bug fixes and improvements to the Official and Beta apps. Here are all the changelogs for this week 👇 Shadow OfficialinVM ComponentsFixes and Improvements: Improved the Streamer to reduce compatibility issues with the Renderer Corrections made for better management of the network communication with the streamer Updated the graphics driver version to 516.94 Corrections made to make the automatic startup of applications work again Fixed some bugs while using the double-screen feature Fixed an issue where after quitting the VM inside ShadowVR, then on the desktop, the VM is not starting anymore and is stuck on loading Fixed several crashes and minor bugs Shadow BetainVM ComponentsFixes and Improvements: Fixes to reduce U-103 errors and the Android black screen issues Fixed an issue where after quitting the VM inside ShadowVR, then on the desktop, the V

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Anonymous

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Shadow Update: Week #33 [08/14/2020]Changelog

Hey #TeamShadow, Welcome to the end of the second week of August! This week, our dev team has worked on improving the Android app and our Beta apps for the Box and desktop launchers. This release has minor bug fixes and improvements. Whether you’re playing at your desk or on the go, you can continue to use Shadow to game on. Here are all the changelogs for this week: Shadow Official - Android v3.2.2 Fix & Changes Gamepad management improvements Minor fixes Shadow Beta - Desktop Updates Shadow Renderer v3.3.14 Fix & Changes Windows Fix resize Automatically resize when changing display macOS Improve Metal rendering on macOS >10.14 Shadow Beta - Desktop + Boxes - Launcher 4.16.1 Fix & Changes Better tips content on Desktop apps Fix “Martian” avatar not shown Fix Bluetooth detection fail on Onboarding Ghost “Remember me” choice on the login screen is now saved (On App only, On Boxes soon) Update Ghost ethernet port picture to be more explicit

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TeamShadow

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Shadow Update: Week #22 [06/03/2022]Changelog

Hey #TeamShadow, This week, our Dev Team has released various fixes and performance improvements to our Official and Beta components. Here are all the changelogs for this week 👇 Shadow OfficialinVM ComponentsFixes and Improvements: Fixes for B2B users Shadow BetainVM ComponentsFixes and Improvements: Fixed the automatic shutdown pop up message that did not disappear even with direct input from User Fixed several situations where starting the stream did not work (L:104 error, U:103, etc.) Improved the fix for audio problems Large resolutions are now functional again on macOS Fixed minor and internal bugs New Shadow logos? We've been sprinkling them around. Having trouble with your Shadow?Notice an error that you might not be too sure about? Don’t fret! We've got you covered with our Help Center! This is where you’ll find our support articles along with answers to questions you may have. Can’t find an answer? Don’t worry, you can reach our Support team any day of the we

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Luc from ShadowFormer Community Manager

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Shadow Update: Week #48 [11/27/2020]changelog

Hey #TeamShadow,This month's update is pretty cool. The long-awaited support of the microphone on our Android mobile applications on the Beta app! We've also added a note system at the end of your mobile sessions where you can give us your feedback directly.We are now also adapting the Windows scale factor to your local device! No need to do anything, it's completely automatic and relies on the local display settings of your Windows, macOS, or Linux device.We hope you continue to enjoy gaming on Shadow!Here are all the changelogs for this week: Shadow Official - Desktop - Launcher v4.19.6Updates: Shadow Processor v2.0.17 Shadow Manager v2.3.17 Shadow ServiceWatcher v1.0.10 Shadow SystemWatcher v1.1.5 Shadow Streamer v3.4.27 Shadow Activities v0.0.4 Fixes and Improvements: Audio streams are now more resilient to packet loss. Unsupported screens should not crash Windows anymore. Remove duplicated resolutions in the available resolution list. Fix TCP stream that was no

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Mouse/keyboard support now available in latest iOS update on TestFlight (Beta)News

Shadow Update: Week #35 [08/28/2020]Changelog

Recap: Our plans for 2021

Shadow Update: Week #50 [12/11/2020]Changelog

Shadow Unified Client 3.4 Update is here!

Introducing the Shadow Roadmap!News

Shadow Update: Week #04 [01/29/2021]Changelog

Shadow Update: Week #06 [02/12/2021]Changelogs

Shadow Update: Week #39 [10/01/2021]Changelog

Shadow Update: Week #43 [10/23/2020]Changelog

Shadow Update: Week #33 [08/20/2021]Changelog

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Shadow Update: Week #35 [08/28/2020]Changelog

Recap: Our plans for 2021

Shadow Update: Week #50 [12/11/2020]Changelog

Shadow Unified Client 3.4 Update is here!

Introducing the Shadow Roadmap!News

Shadow Update: Week #04 [01/29/2021]Changelog

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