Rise Of The White Sun - 白日升
Released Sep 2023
A Giant Strategy Sandbox experience set in Warlord China. *Tons of playable factions! *Communist insurgents, * Boxers like rebels, *Greedy warlords, *Mongol riders, *A mad russian baron, *Shanghai gangsters, *And armored trains!
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Steam $24.99
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Evaluation
Rise of the White Sun launched in September 2023 and has received a steady stream of content since then. The developer has shipped two paid DLCs — The Yellow Way (June 2024) and Taming the Tigers (August 2025) — plus a Soundtrack DLC (February 2024) and a major free content update, the Northern Expedition Sandbox (March 2026). Feature patches and bug fixes have been delivered consistently throughout the game's life.
Most significantly, on September 6, 2026, the developer published a detailed announcement confirming that the next DLC, "Two Suns Under the Sky," is well underway. It will cover the 1931–1933 period, featuring new factions and events including the Japanese invasion of Manchuria. The developer is targeting a December 2026 release, with a fallback of around Chinese New Year or the next Steam Spring Sale if that deadline is missed.
This follows the December 2025 development roadmap post in which the developer explicitly described the game as a "living strategy title" and committed to ongoing updates and a new DLC in 2026. The developer has been communicating actively as recently as September 6, 2026. Anyone waiting for a fully complete version of the game should expect at least one more substantial DLC before the content cycle wraps up.
Evidence
Developer confirms 'Two Suns Under the Sky' DLC is in active development, covering 1931–1933, with a target release of December 2026 or around Chinese New Year/Spring Sale if delayed.
Northern Expedition Sandbox major free update released, expanding playable China and adding new factions, characters, and events.
Content
3 of 3 released · no outstanding content
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Developer
Publisher
Gaming at Work
Achievements
43
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
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Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player
About this game
"Rise of the White Sun" is the most immersive grand strategy game set in the Chinese Warlord era.
Delve into a new world filled with intrigue, murky plots, and treacherous military ventures.
Once you experience the chaos of 1920s China, there will be no going back to boring WW2 grand strategy games!
Naturally, you will encounter all the standard features found in other grand strategy games, such as:
-building your empire,
-engaging in diplomacy,
-leading military expeditions...
However, what sets this game apart is its unique focus on leading a loose clique of unreliable opium-addict warlords, commanding massive, unruly (and unpaid) armies.
You'll have the opportunity to play as an underground communist activist, a secret society grandmaster, a "lord of the mountain" bandit king, or a cunning Kuomintang politician.
The game's diverse factions offer distinct flavors and challenges.
Thanks to the valuable feedback from players, the game boasts exceptional historical accuracy, remarkable replayability, and a fresh take on strategy games that I hope you will appreciate.
Have fun!
Maestro Cinetik
PS: Are you unfamiliar with 1920s China?
Lucky you!
I developed this game with the intention of captivating you with this fascinating historical period.
I wish I were you, to discover a new all these fascinating stories!
(After experiencing the game, many of you jump into the Discord seeking a bibliography.)
Delve into a new world filled with intrigue, murky plots, and treacherous military ventures.
Once you experience the chaos of 1920s China, there will be no going back to boring WW2 grand strategy games!
Naturally, you will encounter all the standard features found in other grand strategy games, such as:
-building your empire,
-engaging in diplomacy,
-leading military expeditions...
However, what sets this game apart is its unique focus on leading a loose clique of unreliable opium-addict warlords, commanding massive, unruly (and unpaid) armies.
You'll have the opportunity to play as an underground communist activist, a secret society grandmaster, a "lord of the mountain" bandit king, or a cunning Kuomintang politician.
The game's diverse factions offer distinct flavors and challenges.
Thanks to the valuable feedback from players, the game boasts exceptional historical accuracy, remarkable replayability, and a fresh take on strategy games that I hope you will appreciate.
Have fun!
Maestro Cinetik
PS: Are you unfamiliar with 1920s China?
Lucky you!
I developed this game with the intention of captivating you with this fascinating historical period.
I wish I were you, to discover a new all these fascinating stories!
(After experiencing the game, many of you jump into the Discord seeking a bibliography.)
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Sep 18, 2026
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