Shueisha Games announces CONQUISTA: Tide of Wills strategy game

Shueisha Games has announced the upcoming release of CONQUISTA: Tide of Wills, a colony simulation and 4X strategy game developed by MicroSimulation. The title is scheduled to launch on Steam in the summer of 2027.

Originally starting as a solo project by director Nagahiro Enatsu, the game has expanded its development team with support from Shueisha Games. The gameplay focuses on a progression from managing a small settlement—gathering resources and building industries—to overseeing a major nation through diplomacy, trade, and warfare.

A core mechanic involves the individual agency of citizens. Each inhabitant possesses a name, occupation, and daily routine. Their collective “passions,” driven by personal ambitions or frustrations, can trigger significant historical shifts such as rebellions, the establishment of independent settlements, or the redrawing of national borders without direct player intervention.

The game will make its playable debut at gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany, from August 26 to August 30. A playtest is also planned for participants via the official Discord server.