Shadow of the Road Trailer Reveals Yokai and Steampunk Boshin War Setting
A Polish studio's take on the Boshin War with yokai and steampunk marks an unusual fusion of Japanese history and fantasy in a strategy RPG.
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Publisher Owlcat Games and developer Another Angle Games released a new trailer for 'Shadow of the Road' on July 14. The turn-based strategy RPG is set in a fictional 1868 Japan where yokai, magic, and steampunk merge. The story is based on the Boshin War, with players as a shogunate soldier facing Emperor Mutsuhito's army backed by the British East Japan Company. The game features turn-based combat against yokai and steampunk machines. It will launch on PC in fall 2026. Japanese language support is not confirmed.
The new trailer for 'Shadow of the Road' shows a version of 1868 Japan where the Boshin War is fought with yokai, magic, and steam-powered machines. The player takes the role of a shogunate soldier opposing Emperor Mutsuhito, whose forces are backed by the fictional British East Japan Company. Developer Another Angle Games, a Polish studio, is blending turn-based strategy with party management and branching storylines. The game is set for a fall 2026 release on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. Japanese language support has not been announced.
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