[UPDATE - February 9, 2026] We've just published an exclusive interview with the developers of SOL Shogunate. By the way, they've confirmed that the requirements originally shared on Steam (and included in the original story below) aren't actually correct.
[ORIGINAL STORY] Amidst the veritable sea of announcements (Samson, Hello Sunshine, Luna Abyss, Dawn of War IV, Crosswind/Windrose, to name a few) from the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted 2025 showcase, SOL Shogunate certainly stood out among the most impressive.
Small independent developer Chaos Manufacturing reimagines the sci-fi genre in samurai fashion. In this 'space opera action RPG', a powerful shogunate rules a colonized solar system. However, it's about to be challenged by protagonist Yuzuki, the broken heir of a once-powerful samurai family that was massacred by a rival clan. With no choice left but to become an outlaw ronin, Yuzuki seeks to carve a bloody path of vengeance with a traditional ronin arsenal reforged for the battlefields of the future. As the game unfolds, new abilities and skill combinations are unlocked, enabling evolving tactics against increasingly challenging foes.
Yuzuki will explore the so-called Lunar Glass cities of SOL Shogunate, where artificial gravity and simulated night-time provide an Earth-like experience for the Moon's inhabitants, who also enjoy infrastructural wonders such as space elevators and high-speed rails. But beneath the bright skylines and opulent districts of the wealthy lie sprawling industrial zones where workers toil unseen to sustain the shogunate's pervasive influence.
According to the people behind SOL Shogunate, each metropolis on the Moon draws inspiration from a different era of Japanese history. To navigate these vertical districts, players must use gravity-assist gear. They will also uncover hidden layers within each biome and discover clues that unlock the mysteries of the game's backstory.
The developers at Chaos Manufacturing have designed combat to be all about precision, timing, and adaptability. Yuzuki is meant to feel like the ultimate space samurai, albeit genetically modified for the future of combat. Players will get to choose between various weapon types and can channel different types of energy into attacks to expose weaknesses, stagger foes, and create new tactical opportunities. As Yuzuki's abilities grow and her enhancements, like bio-ceramic skin and enhanced vision, evolve, new techniques shift how battles flow and how players overcome increasingly dangerous enemies.
The pinnacle of combat encounters are, of course, the boss fights. The studio promises dynamic, cinematic, multi-phase boss encounters that challenge players to identify and exploit weaknesses. Meanwhile, the music changes as battles intensify, featuring dynamic tracks hand-crafted for the game by talented recording artists, including Japanese rock band AliA.
SOL Shogunate is still in early development, but we already know the game will be released on PC and consoles. The Steam page also lists the surprisingly low system requirements.
| Spec | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 64-bit / Windows 8 64-bit / Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 7 64-bit / Windows 8 64-bit / Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD FX-6300 | Intel Core i5-2500K / AMD Ryzen 5 1400 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 / AMD Radeon HD 7950 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / AMD Radeon RX 570 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 25 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
| Sound Card | DirectX 11 compatible | DirectX 11 compatible |
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