The sun rises on another civil war, as you land in Japan aboard a battered Dutch ship. Thrust into command of its motley crew, you must navigate the politics of Sengoku-era Japan using stealth, diplomacy, or violence in this party-based RPG where every choice matters.

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The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“With Expeditions: Samurai, we are adding many new features to the beloved Expeditions formula, such as stealth, environmental interactions, dynamic character portraits, full controller support, and a co-op mode. We're itching to put something out there for the community to play while we still have time left to act on feedback and hone in on what's important to our players.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Depending on your feedback and reception of the game, we want to release the full version of Expeditions: Samurai in Q1 of 2027.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“During the Early Access phase, we will add more quests, weapons, and armor. The final release will include the complete story, where you are given rulership of your own village in Japan, as well as a few more features such as crafting and a way to customize your character builds. The full version will also be more polished and better balanced, and we're expecting to make many Quality-of-Life improvements based on player feedback.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“Our goal with the Early Access version of Expeditions: Samurai has been to offer up a satisfying slice of the story that shows off almost every feature in the final game. Playing this version of Expeditions: Samurai, you will experience the full scope of combat, exploration, stealth, world map travel, and several hours of quests with full high-quality voice-over.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Early Access is at a slightly discounted price compared to the full version, because we believe you deserve thanks for taking a chance on our game while it's still in development.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Members of our development team will personally participate in discussions on the Steam forums and in the Expeditions Discord server, gathering feedback and taking suggestions from the fans that will help inform how we focus our efforts as we get closer to finishing our game.”
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About This Game

Expeditions: Samurai is an expansive roleplaying game set in our world during real historical events, with an intricate, branching story and a vibrant cast of characters. At every turn, you will be faced with life-or-death choices that will challenge your resolve.

Create the character you want to be and choose your own path through history. Even the smallest of your decisions can have far-reaching consequences for yourself, your crew, and - in many cases - the people of Japan.

In the year 1600, the navigator William Adams arrived in Japan. He would soon become the first European granted the title of "Samurai".

In Expeditions: Samurai, William Adams never leaves England; you will beat Adams to the punch and sail to Japan aboard the Dutch frigate De Albatros.

You arrive in Japan as the newly elected leader of a motley crew of privateers and are quickly swept up in an ongoing civil war that is nearing its climax. Navigate the politics, intrigue, and drama of feudal Japan as you and your crew catch the attention of powerful warlords whose struggle will determine the future of the nation.

Every crewmate has their own story to uncover - if you manage to earn their trust. Build your relationship with each companion into a meaningful friendship, a lifelong rivalry, or possibly even a new love.

Outnumbered but never outgunned, engage your enemies on your own terms in a fast and freeing turn-based combat system where movement, attacks, and interruptions can all play out simultaneously.

Use stealth and clever gadgets to toy with your opponents. Split up your team to position them in real-time and set up devastating ambushes. Utilize a vast array of weapons and abilities to maintain the upper hand - from mainstays of the pirate arsenal to iconic Japanese weapons.

Craft your own items and experiment with different loadouts to survive deadly and diverse enemies.

For the first time ever in an Expeditions game, experience the tense combat and deeply branching narrative of Expeditions: Samurai in drop-in/drop-out co-op. Play in single-player as your own Captain Flynn, or invite your friend and play as a pair of twins.

In co-op, talking to characters at the same time lets you wrestle for control of important decisions or compete for a companion's affections. Coordinate sneak attacks or clever combat maneuvers; throw a distracting firecracker at just the right time to let your partner sneak past a sentry, or execute a flawlessly timed double stealth takedown.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

This game's story depicts a clash of cultures during a period of great religious and ethnic conflict. As such, the game contains content not appropriate for all ages: blood and violence, use of alcohol, suggestive themes, and offensive language.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10/11
    • Processor: i5-8600K / Ryzen 5 2600X
    • Memory: 12 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GTX 1070 8GB / RX Vega 56
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 15 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10/11
    • Processor: i5-12400 / Ryzen 5 5600
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: RX 6700 / RTX 2060 Super
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 15 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
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