Live as a ronin, survive the consequences of your choices in a dynamic world of turmoil and violence. An RPG game about camaraderie and betrayal, about war and peace, and above all honor, coming to PC and consoles.
After years of development, we’re ready to let players in for the first time. Our Steam Playtest is now live. The demo represents the core experience we’re building, a narrative RPG set in feudal Japan, where you live as a ronin and face the consequences of every choice. This is an early build. We want…
The Tale of the Heike, or Heike monogatari, is an epic poem recounting a power struggle that changed the course of Japanese history. In the late 12th century B.C.E., tensions between the powerful Minamoto clan—also known as the Genji clan—and the Taira clan—also known as the Heike clan—came to a head. The poem chronicles the…
In the world of gaming, one of the most compelling aspects for players is the ability to influence the narrative through their in-game actions and choices. Utilizing interactive storytelling elements immerse players deeper into the game, but it also empowers them to shape the outcomes based on their decisions. This is something we are aiming…
Disability has accompanied humans for as long as humans have existed. Japanese history is filled with tales of disabled historical figures, spirits, and kami. In early Japan, blindness caused by disease, farming accidents, or poor nutrition was especially common. The history of blind people in Japan is long and fascinating. As early as the 8th…
The burakumin are a large group of people who were historically discriminated against in Japan. They are not an ethnic minority; the discrimination against them is based on caste and descent. Considered “outcaste” and “untouchable,” the burakumin occupied the lowest rung in the traditional Japanese social structure. During the early Edo period, those who worked…
