22 August 2026 18:21 UTC · Community Announcements · Digital Mind
Open Beta Update V1.1.0.3New FeaturesImplemented the difficulty selection system when starting a new game: Easy / Normal / Hard.Fixes Included in This Beta (These fixes were implemented in earlier beta builds but had not been announced on Steam until now. All of them are already included in Open Beta V1.1.0.3.)FPS settings fixed.Interior stairs bug fixed (remote probability).Fixed an issue with the Resolution settings in the video options menu (QHD & 4K).Additional balancing adjustments will follow based on community feedback. Thanks for your support! 😊How to Access the Beta Steam → Propertie
1 July 2026 15:00 UTC · Community Announcements · hermionekw
Some news: we have created a beta testing branch for you to test upcoming development!It's live now, so if you wish to be the first to try out new features we are tinkering with, right-click on the game in Steam to open Properties, then select the ‘beta testing’ branch under ‘Game Versions & Betas’.We've also made some changes and fixes - you can read the full patch notes below:⚔️ Combat and ControlKeyboard controls completely rebuilt, now matching the fluidity of the gamepad.More precise overall character control.Smoother combat and movement.Parries are easier to perform.Easier turning during
30 October 2025 13:51 UTC · Community Announcements · Maddie @ Kwalee
We've made some more quality of life changes and fixed some bugs based on community reports in our latest patch! Here are all of the quality of life changes we've made that are related to the player character (Takeshi): The player now drinks potions faster. You no longer pass through enemies during the fight, which makes the combat more satisfying. Jumping is smoother and the distance has been increased. The player moves 15% further during hits, making combat easier. The player can now successfully pick up items from cover or with the bow without having to press the button again. More fluid pl
13 March 2025 18:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Maddie @ Kwalee
The cherry blossoms are in bloom, the sweet fragrance of flowers is in the air, and the twisted armies of demon leader Shuten-dōji have been unleashed… Spring has officially sprung in the world of The Spirit of the Samurai, which is now 40% off as part of the Spring Sale 🌸 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43165389/ced55da13f694456088024d0062e3187c6bdbfdd.png The Spirit of the Samurai is a 2D stop-motion action adventure where you’ll get to play as three separate characters: the samurai Takeshi, his kitten Chisai, and the forest spirit Kodama. Traverse through beautifully realized 2.5D landscapes, fight aga
5 March 2025 14:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Maddie @ Kwalee
Want to fight monstrous creatures inspired by Japanese mythology while on the go? Now you can! We’re excited to announce that The Spirit of the Samurai is now officially Steam Deck Verified. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43165389/b42274518a85063ae460105b79a9b725f9ea057e.png But what does being Steam Deck Verified mean? When a game is submitted for testing on the Steam Deck, it can be assigned one of three different badges depending on how it performs. The Unsupported badge means that the game does not run properly on the Steam Deck and the Playable badge means that the game can be played on the Steam Dec
19 February 2025 16:45 UTC · Community Announcements · Maddie @ Kwalee
Brace yourself for battle, because we’ve added the new Minamoto boss and enemy type into The Spirit of the Samurai as part of our first major content update! We’ve also included new cinematics, new cut-scenes, and lots of quality of life changes in this patch. Read on to find out all about everything that’s been included in this major update! Here’s a sneak peek at all of the new content we’ve added in this update: Added a new boss known as Minamoto, who will also be incorporated into other areas of the game as a regular enemy once he is defeated; Added a new cinematic to introduce the Minamot
29 January 2025 18:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Maddie @ Kwalee
Are you a folklore fan? A lover of legends? A master of mythology? Then we’ve got some good news for you! The Spirit of the Samurai is 33% off for a limited time only as part of the Myths & Legends Sale. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43165389/d5e5b994ff1b67d977533ab36da83378d5fc1fcd.png The Spirit of the Samurai is a 2D stop-motion action adventure where you’ll get to play as three separate characters: the samurai Takeshi, his kitten Chisai, and the forest spirit Kodama. Traverse through beautifully realized 2.5D landscapes, fight against an army of horrifying monsters, and take on the demonic Shuten-dōj
23 January 2025 17:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Maddie @ Kwalee
The path of the warrior always comes with obstacles and battles to be won, but the resulting peace is worth the fight. We wanted to share with you our development journey so far and give you all a sneak peek at what’s on the horizon for The Spirit of the Samurai! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43165389/8547d8f65d70ed0d36e022be7766949d6120e221.png Since our launch on December 12th 2024, our small team has continued to work steadily and very hard on The Spirit of the Samurai to improve the gameplay experience by listening to your feedback and suggestions, as well as adding new features and content. We’re ex
13 January 2025 10:09 UTC · Community Announcements · Maddie @ Kwalee
We’re excited to let you all know that we’ve released our second patch for The Spirit of the Samurai! Thank you once again for all of the players who have submitted their feedback and provided us with bug reports. We wouldn’t have been able to do this without your help! Here are the major changes we’ve implemented in this patch: Regenerated all videos for the cut-scenes to Webm format, which is fully compatible with the Steam Deck and all other systems. This has eliminated all performance issues related to the cut-scenes on Steam Deck. Optimised performance on Steam Deck and lower spec PCs for
20 December 2024 15:17 UTC · Community Announcements · Maddie @ Kwalee
First of all, we’d like to say a huge thank you to all of the players who have taken the time to provide feedback and submit bug reports on The Spirit of the Samurai! Your help has been invaluable when it has come to diagnosing the bugs that needed fixing and deciding on what quality of life changes to include in our first patch. Thanks to you all, here are the major changes we’ve made in Build 1.0.06 based on player feedback: Responsiveness of Combat & Other Controls: We’ve improved combat and general movement controls to create a more fluid and consistent player experience. Parries are easie
19 December 2024 18:00 UTC · Community Announcements · Maddie @ Kwalee
What better way to spend your winter holiday than by fighting off unspeakable horrors inspired by Japanese folklore? We’re excited to announce that The Spirit of the Samurai is 20% off as part of the Winter Sale ❄️ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43165389/963b6ba06acd00ad8ee3413f994f9c17d89ab486.png The Spirit of the Samurai is a 2D stop-motion action adventure where you’ll get to play as three separate characters: the samurai Takeshi, his kitten Chisai, and the forest spirit Kodama. Traverse through beautifully realized 2.5D landscapes, fight against an army of horrifying monsters inspired by Japanese myt
12 December 2024 16:26 UTC · PCGamesN · editor@pcgamesn.com
Stop-motion animation is having a small moment in videogames. There was the brilliant Scottish folklore-inspired Judero earlier this year, colorful schmup Feltopia is on the way, and now we have The Spirit of the Samurai, a stunning but brutally hard Metroidvania you can get right now. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New Metroidvania Spirit of the Samurai gives you total combo control Ori meets Nioh in stunning stop-motion Metroidvania game
12 December 2024 15:02 UTC · Community Announcements · Maddie @ Kwalee
Do you aspire to hone your skills as a samurai and become the ultimate master of the sword? Then we’ve got the perfect training package for you. We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve formed a bundle with Trek to Yomi! With their feudal Japanese settings, cinematic visuals, and epic mythical storytelling, The Spirit of the Samurai and Trek to Yomi felt like a natural fit to form this action-packed bundle. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43165389/eb452ddeb4fcdb92ec121053af762ffeced6d786.jpg The Spirit of the Samurai x Trek to Yomi Bundle includes: The Spirit of the Samurai, a 2D stop-motion action adventure
12 December 2024 15:01 UTC · Community Announcements · Maddie @ Kwalee
Prepare to embrace the darkness and face nightmarish creatures beyond your wildest imaginings… We’re excited to announce that we’ve collaborated with The Game Kitchen and Team17 to bring you this incredible bundle with Blasphemous 2! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43165389/1dad05242e2f0537b2c4e3f14c5f684093322d65.png With their uniquely dark art styles, thrilling combat systems, and grotesque monster designs, it was only natural that The Spirit of the Samurai and Blasphemous 2 should be paired together in this gore-geous bundle. Not to mention, both games were made by Spanish developers! The Sinners and S
12 December 2024 14:53 UTC · Community Announcements · Maddie @ Kwalee
The gates of the underworld have opened and the demonic armies of Shuten-dōji have been unleashed on the world… Are you prepared for the harrowing battle that is to come? We hope you are, because The Spirit of the Samurai is officially out now! We’re offering a tantalising 20% launch discount for the next 2 weeks. Not only that, but we’ve partnered with some indie classics to offer you two incredible bundles. Check out our action-packed launch trailer below and read on to find out more 👇 The Spirit of the Samurai is a 2D stop-motion action adventure where you’ll get to play as three separate
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