Expeditions: Samurai Early Access Begins August 7
THQ Nordic will begin early access for the PC (Steam) RPG 'Expeditions: Samurai' on August 7. Developed by Campfire Cabal, the game is the latest entry in the 'Expeditions' series of historical RPGs. Set in Japan around 1600, the protagonist travels from Europe aboard the Dutch frigate 'De Albatros' and becomes involved in the conflicts of the late Sengoku period. Players lead companions, choosing between stealth, diplomacy, or combat, with turn-based battles and the series' first two-player co-op. During early access, the developer will gather player feedback on game systems, balance, exploration, stealth, and turn-based combat, and use that feedback to shape the content of three major updates. The transition from early access to full release is planned for early 2027, and save data will carry over. The game currently does not support Japanese. A launch discount of 34% off is available until August 14.