# Why my Static Shadows Disapeard in Play Mode?

**URL:** <https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/why-my-static-shadows-disapeard-in-play-mode/730003>\
**Category:** Rendering\
**Tags:** static-lights, unreal-engine, question\
**Created:** [December 16, 2022, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/why-my-static-shadows-disapeard-in-play-mode/730003 "2022-12-16T18:30:33Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Calvache112](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@Calvache112](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Calvache112)\
**Post date:** [December 16, 2022, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/why-my-static-shadows-disapeard-in-play-mode/730003/1 "2022-12-16T18:30:33Z")

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I’m using a Stationary Light and when I enter in play mode the Shadows disapeard.

 ![staticShadows2.PNG](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/b/e/d/bed846f4c3bcbaa978d7cfbbe5a358ccd16ee21b.jpeg)  
 ![staticShadows.PNG](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/4/f/9/4f9f282dbfc2235df1b3e0c54dab729055caec3c.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![Get\_DOVAH\_it](https://d1ap1mz92jnks1.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.unrealengine.com/get_dovah_it/32/466948_2.png) [@Get\_DOVAH\_it](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Get_DOVAH_it)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2022, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/why-my-static-shadows-disapeard-in-play-mode/730003/2 "2022-12-20T18:59:01Z")

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Greetings @Calvache112 !

Welcome to the Unreal Engine community! 🏅

Just so you’re aware, this topic has been moved from the **International** forum category to the **Development - Rendering** forum category. I added the optional tag ‘static-lights’ for you.

Just remember, when posting, please review the categories to ensure your topic is posted in the _most_ relevant space.

Wishing you the best of luck in resolving the issue you’re having,

Your Friendly Neighborhood Moderator 😃

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**Author:** ![travstw](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@travstw](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/travstw)\
**Post date:** [September 13, 2023, 4:03am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/why-my-static-shadows-disapeard-in-play-mode/730003/3 "2023-09-13T04:03:05Z")

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Not sure if the original poster ever figured it out, but bumping this to see if anyone has any ideas? Having the same issue with 5.2.1. I’ve only been using UE for a few months so hopefully it’s something obvious I’m missing.

 ![play](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/c/e/7/ce72ca6e5f693d57058908eb7aaa3b482b721be8.jpeg)  
 ![preview](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/b/d/2bd471cb67aa031fac6b72a72a3e2a57a6e593e4.jpeg)