‘Samurai space opera’ action RPG SOL Shogunate announced for consoles, PC

Chaos Manufacturing, a game studio comprised of experienced developers who have worked on many popular game series, revealed its upcoming action role-playing game, SOL Shogunate. This “samurai space opera” is planned for release on PC via Steam and unspecified consoles in 2027.

Chaos Manufacturing’s first game, SOL Shogunate, is a unique blend of science fiction and feudal Japanese culture, creating what they call a ‘samurai space opera.’ CEO Guy Costantini explained in a statement that the game features fast-paced, visually stunning combat. They aim to deliver a thrilling and emotionally resonant experience by combining engaging gameplay, a compelling story, and an immersive soundtrack.

Here is an overview of the game, via Chaos Manufacturing:

About

SOL Shogunate is a thrilling action RPG set in a futuristic version of our solar system, blending samurai traditions with space adventure. Humanity now lives on planets ruled by a powerful Shogunate, but their control is weakening. You play as Yuzuki, a lone samurai whose family was destroyed. Driven by revenge, she becomes a ronin—a masterless warrior—and embarks on a dangerous quest for retribution.

Key Features

  • Unrelenting Samurai Action – Choose from multiple weapon types, each with unique fighting styles and deadly capabilities, to destroy enemies from afar or up close and personal.
  • Transcending Flesh and Steel – Infuse your weapon of choice with different elemental effects to give yourself an edge in combat, and collect gene splices to customize unique skills that suit your approach to combat. From bio-ceramic skin to enhanced vision, upgrade and evolve into the ultimate weapon.
  • The Moon As You’ve Never Seen It – Explore the gleaming artificial gravity-creating metropolises of the moon—each an homage to a revered era in Japanese history and a symbol of the SOL Shogunate‘s dominion over the solar system. Trek across the lunar surface astride a mechanized steed or monocycle. Traverse the magnificent astro-feudal biomes using gravity assist gear and uncover the secrets of a long-forgotten war.
  • Monumental Boss Fights – Tackle dynamic, cinematic, multiphase boss encounters that challenge you to identify and exploit weaknesses. Music evolves as battles intensify, featuring dynamic tracks hand-crafted for thrilling SOL Shogunate battles by talented recording artists including Japanese rock band AliA with more artists to be revealed in the future.

Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.

Announce Trailer

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2025-12-04 23:03