Sengoku Cyberpunk City-Builder 'Daimyō of Kensai' Launches Early Access on Steam August 18
The announcement marks the first concrete release date for a city-builder that fuses two distinct genre aesthetics-Sengoku history and cyberpunk-under a single developer universe, with a community-driven development model.
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Singapore-based WRKS Games announced that the early access version of its PC city-building simulation 'Daimyō of Kensai' will launch on Steam on August 18. The game blends Sengoku period aesthetics with cyberpunk elements and is set in the developer's 'Katana-Ra' universe. Early access includes core city-building mechanics, resource management, and initial faction interactions, with English as the only supported language at launch.
WRKS Games, the Singapore-based developer behind the 'Katana-Ra' universe, has set an August 18 early access launch date for its PC city-building simulation 'Daimyō of Kensai' on Steam. The game places players in the role of a city leader managing a world where megacorporations, underground organizations, and digital networks intersect with Sengoku-era traditions. A four-season system forces players to adapt resource management to climate changes, while modular buildings allow district-by-district customization. The early access version will ship with core city-building mechanics, resource management, and initial faction interactions. The developer plans to adjust balance and expand features based on community feedback. Only English will be supported at launch. Interested players can apply for a playtest via the Steam store page.
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