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Neverwinter Nights dev Ossian Studios finally ready to release The Shadow Sun on iOS this summer

Please shine down on me

Neverwinter Nights dev Ossian Studios finally ready to release The Shadow Sun on iOS this summer
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It's been a long time since we've heard anything about Ossian Studios' Unity-powered iOS RPG The Shadow Sun.

In fact, back when we initially reported on it - October 2010 - one reader was curious as to whether it would support the (then new) iPhone 4.

But good things come to those who wait, and the action-RPG will be available for all sorts of iOS devices this summer.

And yes, it will work on the iPhone 4 - and 3GS too, for that matter.

Sunshine on my shoulders

Ossian Studios has a reputation for being a developer of quality RPGs, and has worked on two titles in the Neverwinter Nights Dungeons & Dragons franchise.

The Shadow Sun looks to combine elements of Conan the Barbarian with the eldritch horror of H.P. Lovecraft as players struggle to find the cause of a horrible supernatural plague afflicting the golden city of Shar.

Combat in The Shadow Sun is all real-time and will involve using a dozen different weapon types, flashy melee special attacks, and powerful magic spells.

Players will also be free to customize their character over the course of The Shadow Sun's 10-15 hour campaign. In addition to selecting the character's gender and appearance, The Shadow Sun allows players to choose from and develop 30 different skills to accommodate a variety of different playstyles.

We don't have a specific release date yet for The Shadow Sun, but we'll be sure to keep you up to date as soon as we know more.

Matthew Diener
Matthew Diener
Representing the former colonies, Matt keeps the Pocket Gamer news feed updated when sleepy Europeans are sleeping. As a frustrated journalist, diehard gamer and recovering MMO addict, this is pretty much his dream job.