In a year brimming with exciting game announcements, one title has captivated attention at the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted 2025 showcase—SOL Shogunate. This upcoming game promises a unique blend of samurai aesthetics and sci-fi elements, setting it apart in the bustling landscape of new releases.
Reimagining Sci-Fi With Samurai Flair
Small indie studio Chaos Manufacturing is reinventing the sci-fi genre by infusing it with samurai culture. SOL Shogunate, described as a ‘space opera action RPG’, follows the journey of Yuzuki, an heir to a decimated samurai family. Forced into the life of an outlaw ronin, Yuzuki must navigate a colonized solar system under the oppressive rule of a powerful shogunate. Players will wield a futuristic ronin arsenal, unlocking new abilities and skills to devise strategies against formidable enemies.
Exploring The Lunar Landscapes
Yuzuki’s adventure takes players through the Lunar Glass cities, where the Moon’s artificial gravity and simulated night create an Earth-like environment. The setting boasts infrastructure marvels such as space elevators and high-speed rails. However, beneath the wealthy districts lie vast industrial zones critical to the shogunate’s reach. Each city on the Moon draws inspiration from different periods of Japanese history, tempting players to explore vertical biomes with gravity-assist gear and uncover hidden layers to the game’s story.
Intense Combat and Dynamic Boss Battles
Chaos Manufacturing has designed the game’s combat system to emphasize precision and adaptability. Yuzuki, enhanced with bio-ceramic skin and improved vision, is the ultimate space samurai. Players can choose from various weapons and channel energy into attacks to exploit enemy weaknesses and create tactical advantages. Boss fights promise to be challenging and cinematic, with evolving phases and a soundtrack featuring Japanese rock band AliA that intensifies as battles progress.
SOL Shogunate is currently in early development and is set to release on PC and consoles. Reports suggest the game will have surprisingly low system requirements, making it accessible to a wide audience.
With its captivating blend of samurai culture and sci-fi, SOL Shogunate stands out as a title to watch in the coming year.