Expeditions: Samurai is launching on August 7th, 2026 as latest title in the long-running Expeditions series. In the game, 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.
While we are waiting for release on the Steam platform, the team at Campfire Cabal shared new insight into how they bring an Expeditions game to life and how they revive the historical setting within the game. So first, it’s all about digging through books in a library, checking sources, and talking to consultants to make sure the historical background is as accurate as possible – the perfect foundation for you to rewrite history within your very own adventures in Expeditions: Samurai.
One of the team’s goals? To make as few historians yell at them as possible.
The story of your main character will shape your adventure – but it’s nothing without the stories of your crew members, your companions. They can be friends, rivals, or even lovers – the choice is yours.
You can start forging these bonds on August 7th, 2026, when Expeditions: Samurai sets sail into Early Access on Steam. Before launch, developer Campfire Cabal will publish a roadmap detailing what to expect at Early Access launch and which updates are coming down the line.
