
The years after magic's return wrought change on a global scale. Then, on December 24, 2012, magic began returning to the world, leaving change and confusion in its wake. In the millennia since its construction, the ziggurat was eventually buried, hidden in the side of a mountain. Even the Chancela family, who secretly maintained the ziggurat for thousands of years, did not know its purpose, nor did they know the purpose of the strange artifact somehow connected to the ziggurat. The purpose of this construct is shrouded in the mists of history. When magic was last at its peak, a powerful Ziggurat was constructed near what would be modern day Santos, Brazil. Magic enters the world, grows, peaks, and eventually retreats. If a user was without online services, they could set up bot matches and hone their skills.Īccording to the ancient Mayan calendar, magic is cyclical, leaving the world and returning every 5000 years.

Currency also allowed players to purchase new weapons. Additionally, gadgets, or "tech", were obtainable through currency. Players could heal, damage, teleport, and summon to gain advantages over others. Magic was a key component to this game as well. The four playable races are Human, Elf, Dwarf, and Troll.

Additionally, a currency system dictated in-match upgrades, with each race given a different amount of starting capital. Players chose various races with unique abilities. Shadowrun's multiplayer consisted wholly of a first person/third person deathmatch.
