SHADE Protocol Announces Crossover Plans With CrossCode and Alabaster Dawn Ahead of Kickstarter Launch
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
SHADE Protocol revealed crossover content with CrossCode and Alabaster Dawn via a new trailer, ahead of its Kickstarter campaign launching on June 4, 2026.
The upcoming 2D cyber-fantasy Metroidvania SHADE Protocol is making serious moves to build early momentum. SHADE Protocol recently dropped an official collaboration trailer revealing crossover content featuring beloved RPGs CrossCode and Alabaster Dawn. For players tracking indie passion projects that lean into distinct aesthetic identities, this unexpected triple-threat alliance immediately puts the game on the radar.
In SHADE Protocol, players step into the shoes of Zura, a shield-wielding protagonist navigating a moody sci-fi landscape defined by music, machines, and fragmented memories. The gameplay loop blends fast-paced action combat with unique mechanics, including instrument-based weaponry and reality-bending abilities that let you physically reshape the environment around you. By pulling in character elements from CrossCode and Alabaster Dawn, the developers are tapping into dedicated RPG communities that love deep world-building and sharp action design.
This trailer drop serves as a strategic opening salvo ahead of a crucial milestone for the project. A Kickstarter campaign for SHADE Protocol is scheduled to launch on June 4, 2026. As crowdfunding campaigns become increasingly competitive, securing high-profile genre crossovers early is a smart way to turn casual browser traffic into active backers when the funding page finally goes live.
Originally reported by IGN South Africa, you can check out the full collaboration trailer over at their coverage of the SHADE Protocol announcement.
Tags: SHADE Protocol, CrossCode, Alabaster Dawn, Metroidvania, Kickstarter
Original article: IGN South Africa