Shadow Hearts Timeline ( Real )

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November 13, 2001

Release of Shadow Hearts

The original Shadow Hearts role-playing video game was released for the PlayStation 2 in Japan, marking the start of the Shadow Hearts series.

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April 17, 2002

North American Release of Shadow Hearts

Shadow Hearts was released in North America for the PlayStation 2, bringing the series to a wider audience outside Japan.

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June 21, 2002

European Release of Shadow Hearts

Shadow Hearts was released in Europe for the PlayStation 2, further expanding its global availability.

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June 26, 2004

Release of Shadow Hearts: Covenant

The sequel to Shadow Hearts was released on PlayStation 2, continuing the storyline and gameplay of the series.

Shadow Hearts Timeline ( Fictional )

organization
early 20th century

Formation of the Black Lodge

The Black Lodge is established, focusing on controlling the Dark Entities and influencing world events.

historical event
1914-1918

The First Great War Influences

World conflict creates chaos, contributing to the summoning of powerful supernatural forces the player later encounters.

character event
1913

Koudelka Iasant escapes from the Boleskine House asylum

Koudelka awakens her psychic powers and escapes the asylum, beginning her quest that leads into the Shadow Hearts timeline.

supernatural event
1920s

Suppression of the Dark Entities Begins

The Black Lodge initiates efforts to contain and suppress the Dark Entities threatening humanity.

supernatural event
1914

First encounter between Koudelka and the Dark Entities

Koudelka first faces off with the supernatural Dark Entities, marking the beginning of the Shadow Hearts story.

supernatural event
1915

Fusion of Koudelka and the Dark Entities

Koudelka merges her spirit with the Dark Entities to save humanity, creating a powerful conflict of light and darkness.