Thq Nordic Announces Historical Rpg Expeditions: Samurai
The announcement revives the Expeditions series after the closure of its original developer and a subsequent studio, with a new team formed under THQ Nordic's funding.
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THQ Nordic announced Expeditions: Samurai, a historical RPG set in late Sengoku period Japan. Players control an English sailor who becomes the first European samurai in a world without William Adams. The game features turn-based tactical combat, branching storylines, and 2-player co-op. Early access on Steam is planned for 2026, with a full release in Q1 2027.
The protagonist is an English sailor sent to Japan under Queen Elizabeth's orders. After a harsh voyage, he leads a small group of survivors and becomes embroiled in warlord conflicts. The game's world explicitly omits William Adams, the historical first European samurai, leaving that role open for the player. Turn-based tactical battles use terrain and gimmicks like exploding gunpowder barrels. Up to eight party members with unique abilities can be customized through a class system and item crafting. Stealth elements allow ambushes. Two-player co-op lets a second player control the protagonist's twin sibling, with both able to make story choices and coordinate in combat.
Early access will launch on Steam within 2026, including combat, exploration, and stealth with several hours of quests. The full version will add the complete story, village management, crafting, and character customization, planned for Q1 2027 at a higher price. The series was originally developed by Logic Artists, which closed in 2022 as the team moved to blockchain-focused Dynasty Studios. THQ Nordic, holding the rights, funded former staff to form Campfire Cabal, which also closed in 2023. The current development team's composition was not detailed.
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