Play the opening hour of Ashikai, a dark fantasy isometric action RPG set in yōkai-cursed feudal Japan. Begin Matsuo Shinro's journey, master precise katana combat, take on quests, and enter the first dungeon.

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Planned Release Date: Jul 23, 2026

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About This Demo

Experience the Opening Hour of Ashikai

Take your first steps as Matsuo Shinro and explore the game's opening area. Learn the fundamentals of precise katana combat, help the people you meet, and follow the trail into Ashikai's first dungeon.

What the Demo Includes

  • Around one hour of gameplay, with playtime varying based on exploration and optional quests
  • The complete first playable area
  • 11 available quests, including story and optional quests
  • 1 dungeon
  • 3 katanas to discover, including the unique Futagokoro
  • 3 core combat skills and 1 Arts skill to master
  • 1 equipment set to collect
  • 6 friendly NPCs to meet

Learn the Way of the Blade

Read enemy attacks, control your spacing, and sharpen your timing. Good and perfect strikes and parries reward precision, letting a skilled swordsman break through enemies before they can recover.

Begin Shinro's Journey

This demo introduces the world, combat, characters, and first chapter of Matsuo Shinro's adventure. Explore at your own pace, take on every quest, or head directly toward the dungeon.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Voice overs and translations are currently handled by AI. Voice overs and translations will be completely replaced by professional actors and translators by the 1.0 release.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

The game contains moderate amounts of blood and bodies showing visible bruising with clear blood effects.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
    • Memory: 8192 MB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 10240 MB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
    • Additional Notes: Target: 1080p, Low-Medium settings, 30-60 FPS depending on dungeon density and effects. SSD recommended.
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600
    • Memory: 16384 MB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 10240 MB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
    • Additional Notes: Target: 1080p, High settings, 60 FPS. SSD recommended.
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