The original Shadow Hearts role-playing video game was released for the PlayStation 2 in Japan, marking the start of the Shadow Hearts series.
Shadow Hearts was released in North America for the PlayStation 2, bringing the series to a wider audience outside Japan.
Shadow Hearts was released in Europe for the PlayStation 2, further expanding its global availability.
The sequel to Shadow Hearts was released on PlayStation 2, continuing the storyline and gameplay of the series.
The Black Lodge is established, focusing on controlling the Dark Entities and influencing world events.
World conflict creates chaos, contributing to the summoning of powerful supernatural forces the player later encounters.
Koudelka awakens her psychic powers and escapes the asylum, beginning her quest that leads into the Shadow Hearts timeline.
The Black Lodge initiates efforts to contain and suppress the Dark Entities threatening humanity.
Koudelka first faces off with the supernatural Dark Entities, marking the beginning of the Shadow Hearts story.
Koudelka merges her spirit with the Dark Entities to save humanity, creating a powerful conflict of light and darkness.