First Cut: Samurai Duel

First Cut: Samurai Duel launched on January 17, 2024 following an extensive beta period. After launch, the developer shipped a series of feature patches: version 1.25 on January 28, 2024, version 1.27 on March 7, 2024, and version 1.29 on April 13, 2024. A brief maintenance patch (version 1.3) arrived on July 12, 2024, during which the developer noted they had returned from a vacation and move, and that "there will be more to come." That commitment proved accurate. On August 14, 2026, the developer released version 1.31 — a substantial update that added Japanese, Chinese, and Korean language localization, a new endgame scenario called "Madness," experimental weapons with new momentum mechanics, new arcade stages, new cosmetic options, visual effects including partial decapitation and head-splitting, and a range of gameplay and AI refinements. The update was accompanied by a 50% discount sale, indicating the developer is actively promoting the game. This update is the first to qualify as a major content drop since the game's 1.0 launch. While no specific future content has been announced or promised, the developer has clearly not concluded work on the game — the August 2026 update arrived after over a year of silence and brought meaningful new content. The game's only DLC remains the soundtrack released on February 10, 2024, with no unreleased DLC listed. No roadmap or specific future content has been announced, but the developer's return with a significant update suggests ongoing engagement with the game.