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Shadow of the Road Delayed to March 2027 for Further Polish

Owlcat Games says extra development time will improve combat balance, tactical systems and party progression before launch.

  • Developers Owlcat Games and Another Angle Games rescheduled Shadow of the Road to March 10, 2027, moving the tactical RPG from its previously planned November release window.
  • The developers are utilizing the extra time to refine combat balance and tactical systems, ensuring positioning and ability selection remain meaningful during battles in this 19th-century Japan setting.
  • Players will guide Satoru and Akira through the Boshin War, where choices shape relationships and character paths as the team enhances party progression and character development.
  • Fans must wait another six months for the title, though the studio confirmed more trailers and world details are forthcoming to deliver a polished experience.
  • The game blends steampunk technology and Japanese mythology within an alternate timeline, where players join a journey led by Tokugawa's spymaster to protect a powerful boy.
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Owlcat Games and Another Angle Games have moved the Shadow of the Road exit, declaring that they want to spend more time on the finishes.

To achieve a level of polish befitting this title, we plan to refine the game, focusing on tactical elements in combat and fine-tuning the combat balance.

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DTF broke the news on Friday, October 9, 2026.
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