The team at Chaos Manufacturing is thrilled to announce our debut game, Sol Shogunate–what we call a “samurai space opera.” So, what does that mean? Sol Shogunate is a single-player third-person action RPG where you play as the ultimate samurai in an alt-future setting that pays homage to the majesty of feudal Japanese tradition.
The “space opera” part has two meanings. Space opera is a sci-fi subgenre that speaks to sci-fi universes filled with drama and adventure. But it’s also a nod to the strong musical component that is at the core of our game. We’re marrying combat, story, and music into an experience that we hope players will remember long after the credits roll.
A Lone Ronin Against the Sol Shogunate
In Sol Shogunate, players step into the role of Yuzuki, the last surviving heir of a once-powerful samurai family. Following her family’s massacre, she’s on a bloody quest for vengeance. Her story becomes far more than a personal vendetta, however, as she unearths the buried histories and lies underpinning the powerful shogunate that dominates the solar system.
Yuzuki’s adventure starts on our moon, where gleaming megacities have been constructed inside lunar craters, towering above sprawling industrial districts. These cities use artificial gravity to create the illusion of Earth-like environments, including neon-soaked entertainment hubs with high-speed rail lines that cut across the surface and space elevators that stretch into orbit.
A Katana Forged for the Future
Yuzuki is the ultimate samurai, genetically engineered to dominate the battlefields of tomorrow. The way of the sword in Sol Shogunate honors samurai tradition while embracing futuristic engineering possibilities. Players can infuse attacks with various types of energy to break through defenses, stagger enemies, and create tactical openings. This is an RPG, too, and players will experience progression including gene splice upgrades that allow players to tailor Yuzuki’s abilities, from enhanced perception to bio-ceramic armor–including the gold lacquered kintsugi effect you can see in our announcement trailer–that transforms her into a living weapon.
Intense Action Scored by Electric Sound
Music is at the heart of Sol Shogunate. We believe a great soundtrack can turn a thrilling action sequence into something more, experiences we hope players will find unforgettable. We are collaborating with Japanese rock acts like AliA to build major encounters that feel like interactive music videos, with every strike amplified by driving, emotionally charged tracks.
The Moon and Beyond
Sol Shogunate is our team’s love letter to Japan’s history, art, and culture, and each metropolis is inspired by a different era of Japanese history. Each biome holds secrets tied to the shogunate’s rule and to a long-forgotten war that set the stage for Yuzuki’s fate.
Exploration is built around verticality and discovery. To navigate these zones, players will traverse vertical districts using gravity assist gear, and even uncover hidden layers within each biome, discovering clues that will unlock mysteries about Sol Shogunate’s rich backstory.
Looking Ahead
Sol Shogunate is early in development and we’re going to release it only when it’s ready for you to unleash your inner Space Samurai. The team at Chaos Manufacturing is excited to share more with you in the future, so be sure to follow @SOLShogunate on X to follow along on our journey!
