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PROJECT UPDATE
Mat Lorre
CREATOR
15 days ago
Project Update: Project Update: POST-CAMPAIGN UPDATE #5: The End is Nigh
Sup GEWPS, I have a few quick things to touch on.
PNP COMETH MARCH 2026
Excited to announce that I’ll have the Print and Play files out next month. It’s a bit off my original projection, but better late than never I suppose. I look forward to everyone getting a chance to play the game in all its gewpiness.
Manufacturing for the SHIFTED begins Q2 2026
Around the time that the PNP is sent out will be when Longpack games will be reviewing the files and prepping for manufacturing. I’m going to assume this process takes a few weeks, so my best guesstimate of when things are printing is Q2. I will provide an update as dates for this part become more clear.
Sorry for the delay gift
I’m going to provide a new promo card to all backers (physical and digital) as a little gift for missing my original delivery date. You will not have to do anything to get this, it will automatically come with your pledge.
This is actually may not be the end for SHIFTED
As I’ve been actively developing/testing SHIFTED, there’s a ton of cool new characters, missions, and ways to play that I’ve made post campaign. So I hope someday in the future I can revisit this game and make an expansion pack with all these modules. No official plans yet, but did want to put this out there if the fans ever want it.
That’s all folks
That’s all folks
-Lorre
PROJECT UPDATE
Mat Lorre
CREATOR
about 2 months ago
Project Update: POST-CAMPAIGN UPDATE #42: Updates and Downdates
Hello Gewps.
First, I'm sorry this update took so long. It's tough to write when the news is mostly delays, but I know from backing a lot of projects that silence is worse than bad news. So here's where things are at:
SHIFTED is Better Than Ever!
When I launched the campaign, SHIFTED was essentially finished. I just needed to lock the rulebook and send everything to manufacturing. But in the back of my head, I knew a few things (especially role balance) could be better. I didn’t want SHIFTED to be something that's played once and then lost in board game shelf purgatory.
Over the last few months, I've been testin' and tweakin' a ton, and I finally landed on a version that I'm much more excited about. It's still the same SHIFTED, just tighter, cleaner, and more replayable. It probably isn't going to shake up the social deduction world like Blood on the Clocktower, but I do hope it creates its own little weird lane with the people who really vibe with it.
Delivery
As far as the timeline goes, I’m committed to delivering the physical version of SHIFTED in 2026. The PnP version should arrive well before that, once I’ve fully locked the rules.
Thanks,
Lorre
Thanks,
Lorre
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PROJECT UPDATE
Mat Lorre
CREATOR
7 months ago
Project Update: POST-CAMPAIGN UPDATE #3: Surveys Unleashed!
Hey Gewpers,
It's Survey Time!
You’ll soon receive an email from BackerKit with a special link to your pledge manager survey. Please fill it out as quickly as you can. This info is what I need to make sure your rewards get fulfilled correctly.
A couple quick notes:
A couple quick notes:
- You won’t be charged for shipping yet.
- You will be charged for any add-ons you select.
Print-and-Play files will be released shortly after surveys start coming in. I’ll post a separate update with all the details when those go live.
Thanks again for your patience and support.
Stay Shifty!
Mat Lorre
PROJECT UPDATE
Mat Lorre
CREATOR
10 months ago
Project Update: POST-CAMPAIGN UPDATE #2: Pledge Manager, Rulebook, and Manufacturing
Hey Gewpers,
Got a few important updates for you today:
Pledge Manager Incoming
First off, the Pledge Manager for SHIFTED will be sent out before the end of the month.
While the physical game is still a ways off, it’s important to fill out the survey when it hits if you want your Print n’ Play files as soon as they’re ready.
That’s still on schedule for June.
Rulebook Progress
The rulebook is coming along. The writing is almost done, so next up is laying everything out and dropping in the images.
I’m planning to release the rulebook in an update before the Print n’ Play launch, so anyone who wants to peek early (or help catch anything weird) will have the chance.
My goal is to make it as clean and easy to use as possible.
Feedback is welcome, but not required. Keep an eye out for that soon.
Manufacturing Situation
I’ve found a few options that won’t completely kill the budget.
That said, I’m holding off on locking anything in until the files are ready, since the tariff situation seems to change every other week.
That said, I’m holding off on locking anything in until the files are ready, since the tariff situation seems to change every other week.
Once I’m at the manufacturing stage, I’m hoping the landscape will be a little less terrible and I’ll have a more solid announcement then.
Till next time...
Mat Lorre
Till next time...
Mat Lorre
PROJECT UPDATE
Mat Lorre
CREATOR
11 months ago
Project Update: POST-CAMPAIGN UPDATE #1: SHIFTED is Coming… but So Are the Tariffs
Hey Gewpers,
Is SHIFTED still happening?
Yes.
Are we all doomed?
Are we all doomed?
…Probably not. But also… define “doomed.”
Like many creators right now, I’ve been affected by the unexpected tariff changes. The initial funding goal no longer covers production as I had originally planned. So plans are rerouting.
I’m currently looking into manufacturing alternatives (both domestic and international), seeing what’s possible in the current chaos. I’m committed to making SHIFTED real, so if any major changes happen (for better or worse) I’ll update you here.
In the Meantime: Print and Play Lives!
All backers will receive the Print and Play files. So while I’m fighting my way through making the physical version, everyone can at least DIY the game for now.
Tentative Plan
April–May: Polishing, Proofing, and Manufacturing Recon
- Still on track to finish final edits on the rulebook and player aid
- Exploring manufacturing options given the chaos
- Timeline goal remains end of year, but please bear with me. Given the current climate, it seems like anything can change at any moment.
June: Pledge Manager & Print and Play Launch
- The Print and Play files will be sent to all backers
- Pledge Manager opens to collect any info and prepare for when production gets rolling
Limbo Phase™
- Manufacturing: 4–6 months (once I lock a factory)
- Packing & Shipping: 2–3 weeks after that
- When does that all start? TBD. We’re waiting on clearer conditions...or at least less cursed ones.
SHIFTED is Now on BoardGameGeek!
You can now add SHIFTED to your BGG collection, rate it (be nice, I’m sensitive), and start a forum theorizing the SHIFTED lore.
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/441211/shifted
That’s all for now, folks. And thanks for your patience.
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/441211/shifted
That’s all for now, folks. And thanks for your patience.
Stay Shifty,
Mat Lorre
Mat Lorre
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