Copenhagen, Denmark / Vienna, Austria - June 8th, 2026 | Japan, in the year 1600: warlords clash, alliances crumble, and the path to becoming Shogun is anything but tidy. Into this powder keg sails Expeditions: Samurai, a new historical RPG from Campfire Cabal and THQ Nordic, inviting players to choose their own path through history in a branching story shaped by life-or-death decisions. Campfire Cabal is a Copenhagen-based studio founded in 2022 and led by veterans behind the critically acclaimed Expeditions: Conquistador, Expeditions: Viking, and Expeditions: Rome.
In Expeditions: Samurai, the famous navigator William Adams never makes history as Japan’s first European Samurai, because this time, YOU get there first. Arriving aboard the Dutch frigate "De Albatros" as the newly elected leader of a ragtag crew of privateers, players are drawn into the final chapter of a brutal civil war where every choice can shape the fate of their crew and the future of Japan. With eight companions and eight personal stories to uncover, players can build bonds that grow into friendship, rivalry, or even romance. Every crewmate has their own story to uncover - if you manage to earn their trust.
Combat in Expeditions: Samurai is dynamic. It's fast-paced - and yet still turn-based! Blending simultaneous actions, stealth, gadgets, ambushes, and a broad mix of pirate and Japanese weaponry to an exciting tactical challenge for the players. And for the first time in series history, the adventure can also be played in drop-in/drop-out co-op - because navigating feudal Japanese politics alone is hard enough.
Expeditions: Samurai is coming to PC this Summer and will be available via Early Access.
Wishlist the game on Steam: https://thqn.net/es-steam
If you want to check out the previous entries of the Expeditions series, don't hesitate:
- Expeditions: Rome on GOG.com: https://thqn.net/rome-gog
- Expeditions: Rome on Steam: https://thqn.net/rome-steam
- Expeditions: Vikings on Steam: https://thqn.net/Vikings
- Expeditions: Conquistador on Steam: https://thqn.net/Conquistador
About Expeditions: Samurai
Expeditions: Samurai is an expansive historical roleplaying game set in Japan during the turbulent years around 1600, where every choice can shape the fate of your crew and the country itself. Step into a richly branching adventure, forge your own path through feudal Japan, and earn your place in history. 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 — and eventually become the first European Samurai.
Master challenging turn-based combat and evolve your characters to become true masters of the battlefield.
Features:
- Challenging, tactical turn-based combat that will put your skills to the test
- Your Choice: Fight, talk or sneak yourself out of any situation!
- Co-Op: Explore the wonders of Japan alone or with a friend
- Equip your party with countless weapons and choose skills and upgrades that match your playstyle
- The final game is planned to feature appr. 60 hours of gameplay, with all dialogues fully voiced
- 8 Companions, each with their own background, quests and agenda
- Earn the honourable title of Hatamoto and manage your very own village (will be implemented during Early Access - not yet available with EA launch)
About THQ Nordic
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About Campfire Cabal
Campfire Cabal is a mid-sized game development studio in Copenhagen started by very experienced developers to create high-quality narrative-driven role playing games under the umbrella of THQ Nordic. We create high quality turn-based role-playing games for PC. We build vast worlds and rich stories with characters you’ll fall in love with or come to hate with a burning passion.
Article by: Susan N.
