# Shadow of the Road game development updates

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> Updated: 2026-10-12T21:26:21.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The tactical RPG ‘Shadow of the Road’, developed by Another Angle Games and published by Owlcat Games, has undergone several updates regarding its release and presentation.

Initially, the developers announced a delay for the title, moving its release from November 2026 to March 10, 2027. This additional time is intended to refine combat balance, tactical systems, and party progression, specifically focusing on making positioning, initiative, and ability selection more strategic.

Following the delay announcement, a new anime-inspired trailer was released featuring a soundtrack by the Japanese hypermetal band Earthists. The game is set in an alternate 19th-century Japan during the Boshin War, following characters Akira and Satoru through a narrative involving supernatural elements like gods and yōkai. The gameplay remains a turn-based tactical experience where player choices influence story paths and character relationships.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Shadow of the Road reveals anime-style trailer with Earthists

Owlcat Games and Another Angle Games released an anime-style trailer for the tactical RPG Shadow of the Road, featuring music by Japanese band Earthists. The game launches March 10, 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shadow-of-the-road-reveals-anime-style-trailer-with-earthists

### 2026-10-09: Shadow of the Road delayed to March 2027 for polish

The tactical RPG ‘Shadow of the Road’ has been delayed from November 2026 to March 10, 2027, to allow developers to refine combat balance and tactical systems.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shadow-of-the-road-delayed-to-march-2027-for-polish

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