Press release

WILD RIVER GAMES ANNOUNCES RETAIL LAUNCH OF ELDRADOR® CREATURES: SHADOWFALL FOR NINTENDO SWITCH™ AND PLAYSTATION® 5

Beloved schleich® Creatures Adventure Arrives in Physical Stores Following Successful Digital Release

What: Wild River Games' ELDRADOR® CREATURES: Shadowfall for Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation® 5 is now available at retail. Following the successful digital release on March 6, 2025, physical copies of the popular turn-based strategy game, based on the beloved ELDRADOR® CREATURES by schleich®, are now available for fans.

Key Highlights:

• Physical Release Date: ELDRADOR® CREATURES: Shadowfallis now available at retail for Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation® 5
• Turn-Based Strategy Adventure: Players will engage in tactical battles across diverse environments to save Eldrador.
• Iconic schleich® Creatures: Control over 20 unique creatures based on the original ELDRADOR® CREATURES by schleich®, each with distinct abilities.
• Extensive Gameplay: Explore over 100 handcrafted levels filled with strategic challenges.
• Engaging Narrative: Experience a thrilling story brought to life with full voice acting and a captivating soundtrack.

About EldradorCreatures Shadowfall:

ELDRADOR® CREATURES: Shadowfall sends players aged six and up on a thrilling mission to join forces with creatures from the Lava, Ice, Stone, and Jungle Worlds to save Eldrador from the threat of the dark Shadow World. The game features over 20 playable creatures, each with unique abilities and special attacks to be deployed in strategic battles across more than 100 handcrafted levels.

About Wild River Games
Wild River Games is a publisher and developer of games for all major platforms and target groups (family-friendly, kids, general gaming). Its portfolio includes licensed titles of well-known schleich® brands such as Horse Club® Adventures, bayala®: The Game, schleich® DINOSAURS and ELDRADOR® CREATURES. The focus of all Wild River Games titles is maximum video gaming fun through lean-yet-effective game mechanics and intuitive operating processes. Learn more at the official website.   

About Schleich:   
Friedrich Schleich founded Schleich in Schwäbisch Gmünd in 1935. Today, the company is one of Germanys largest toy manufacturers and a leading international supplier of realistic animal figures. The famous characters and sets made by Schleich are sold in more than 60 countries and have become a beloved feature in children's rooms around the world. As a global player with Swabian roots, Schleich GmbH now generates more than half of its turnover outside of its core market in Germany. In 2022, Schleich had a global turnover of EUR 275 million, selling around 40 million animal figures. The company is currently undergoing a comprehensive transformation process to achieve greater sustainability. As a first step, all characters will be recyclable by 2027. Schleich is also intensively researching recycled materials for the future production of its toys. In addition, Schleich will be optimising and certifying its characters and packaging to the standards of the Cradle to Cradle® circular economy by the end of 2027 to ensure that resources are reused. The company is now majority-owned by the Partners Group, a global private markets investment manager.