The Brutality of War Laid Bare in New Story Trailer for Shadow of the Road

Nicosia, Cyprus (August 10th, 2026) - Today Shadow of the Road , the tactical RPG developed by Another Angle Games and published by Owclat Games , received a new story overview trailer. Debuted during Telltale Games' Choices Matter Festival, the trailer shows the impact the Boshin War has on the protagonists' lives and the country of Japan in the game's alternate timeline as a whole. Shadow of the Road launches later this year, with the release date to be announced. Watch the new story trailer: YouTube The new trailer begins at the height of battle, showing the grim and bloody reality of a country at war. Two opposing ideologies, the traditions of the Shōgun and the modern progress of the Emperor, vie for control as their soldiers pay the ultimate price as collateral. Many samurai are slaughtered, the Shōgun's loyal vassal Master Mochitsugu among them. Surviving him are his two disciples, forced to flee and live in exile after their masters' fall - dishonored, hunted, and burdened with a great loss. With even fate seeming eager for their demise, the now-ronin and their new companions must decide to either swim against the tides of history working to reshape their once proud nation...or be dragged down to its depths. Shadow of the Road 's Japan depicts an alternative version of the 19th-century Bakumatsu Period - a country full of clashing factions and world views, where a group of travelers become embroiled in the war between Shōgun and Emperor. However, it's not just traditional soldiers they have to deal with: The East Nippon Company has bolstered the Emperor's forces with advanced mechs, wreaking havoc on both military and civilians. Furthermore, the kami and yōkai, entities from Japan's folklore and mythology that are also a part of this world, have their own goals. Key features of Shadow of the Road : Your Story: Join a daring journey led by Tokugawa's spymaster, who recruits ronin warriors Satoru and Akira to protect a boy with immense, uncontrollable powers. As the adventure intensifies, they are joined by characters, each of whom has their own history and motivation. Together, they confront escalating challenges, striving to reclaim their honor and change the course of the war. Your Choices: Every choice guides these characters along unique paths, shaping who they become. Player decisions will determine if they form new bonds, sever lifelong friendships, or mend family ties. Your Team: Take on the role of a master strategist and become an elite team of characters with a variety of backgrounds and skills, each with their own motivations, desires, and fears, and set them on unique paths. Your Fight: Experience turn-based combat with a samurai tactical vibe. Each team member brings unique abilities to the battlefield, and their personal goals and relationships influence every encounter. Master these dynamics and strategic maneuvers to lead the team to victory. A demo for Shadow of the Road is available now on Windows PC via Steam . To stay up to date on all things Shadow of the Road , follow along on X (Twitter) , Facebook , and Discord .