Expeditions: Samurai

Expeditions: Samurai

Early access since Aug 2026

The sun rises on another civil war, as you land in Japan aboard a battered Dutch ship. Thrust into command of its motley crew, you must navigate the politics of Sengoku-era Japan using stealth, diplomacy, or violence in this party-based RPG where every choice matters.

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Evaluation

Expeditions: Samurai entered Steam Early Access on August 7, 2026 and remains in active Early Access development. The developer published a detailed roadmap on August 6, 2026 outlining three major updates across the Early Access period, with a full 1.0 release targeted for early 2027. Early Access Update 1 shipped on September 30, 2026 — roughly two months after launch — delivering a substantial set of player-driven improvements: new character creation options, new items and equipment, new AI behaviors, major balance changes, UI improvements, and a range of bug fixes and quality-of-life changes. The developer explicitly framed this update as a direct response to community feedback, and noted it grew larger than originally planned due to the volume of useful player input. Per the August 6, 2026 roadmap, Update 2 remains the largest planned update for Early Access, adding Act 2 of the story with an estimated 6–10 additional hours of quests, new levels, and new characters. Update 3 is planned to follow, focusing on new equipment and character options as well as addressing Act 2 feedback. The developer has been consistently communicative throughout, posting dev diaries, patch notes, and previews of upcoming work — the most recent official communication being the Update 1 patch notes on September 30, 2026.
Evidence
Early Access Update 1 shipped with new character assets, new items, AI behavior improvements, major balance changes, UI polish, and many bug fixes — described as a comprehensive player-driven patch.
news post · Sep 30, 2026 source content shipped
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Game launched in Early Access on August 7, 2026, with current content representing approximately 6–8 hours of play. Developer directed players to the roadmap for details on planned updates.
news post · Aug 7, 2026 source content planned
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Details

Developer
Publisher
THQ Nordic
Achievements
—
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

Expeditions: Samurai is an expansive roleplaying game set in our world during real historical events, with an intricate, branching story and a vibrant cast of characters. At every turn, you will be faced with life-or-death choices that will challenge your resolve.

Create the character you want to be and choose your own path through history. Even the smallest of your decisions can have far-reaching consequences for yourself, your crew, and - in many cases - the people of Japan.

In the year 1600, the navigator William Adams arrived in Japan. He would soon become the first European granted the title of "Samurai".

In Expeditions: Samurai, William Adams never leaves England; you will beat Adams to the punch and sail to Japan aboard the Dutch frigate De Albatros.

You arrive in Japan as the newly elected leader of a motley crew of privateers and are quickly swept up in an ongoing civil war that is nearing its climax. 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.

Every crewmate has their own story to uncover - if you manage to earn their trust. Build your relationship with each companion into a meaningful friendship, a lifelong rivalry, or possibly even a new love.

Outnumbered but never outgunned, engage your enemies on your own terms in a fast and freeing turn-based combat system where movement, attacks, and interruptions can all play out simultaneously.

Use stealth and clever gadgets to toy with your opponents. Split up your team to position them in real-time and set up devastating ambushes. Utilize a vast array of weapons and abilities to maintain the upper hand - from mainstays of the pirate arsenal to iconic Japanese weapons.

Craft your own items and experiment with different loadouts to survive deadly and diverse enemies.

For the first time ever in an Expeditions game, experience the tense combat and deeply branching narrative of Expeditions: Samurai in drop-in/drop-out co-op. Play in single-player as your own Captain Flynn, or invite your friend and play as a pair of twins.

In co-op, talking to characters at the same time lets you wrestle for control of important decisions or compete for a companion's affections. Coordinate sneak attacks or clever combat maneuvers; throw a distracting firecracker at just the right time to let your partner sneak past a sentry, or execute a flawlessly timed double stealth takedown.

Last evaluated Oct 8, 2026
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