Junkfish Limited launched the PC game Shadow of the Wild on Steam on November 10th, developed by Team Junkfish. The game is priced at 1,900 yen, with a 20% launch discount available until November 18th. A demo version has also been released simultaneously.
Shadow of the Wild is presented from a first-person perspective, set on an island teeming with dinosaurs infected by parasitic organisms. Players take on the role of an investigator dispatched to the area to document anomalies in dinosaur and plant behavior while following clues left behind by a missing expedition team. This team was led by the protagonist's parents, tying the investigation directly to the protagonist's personal history.
The mission begins after crashing onto the island. Due to limited starting equipment, players must gather materials to craft necessary tools. When heading toward clue locations, patrolling dinosaurs may block the path; players can prepare suitable items to lure them away or hide and wait for the threat to pass.
The core gameplay loop involves resource gathering, tool crafting, stealth maneuvers, ecological documentation, and clue tracking. The game emphasizes evasion over direct combat when encountering dangerous creatures. Currently, only the PC Steam version has been confirmed for release.