Showa American Story
RPGAdventureIndie
Release DateDec 31, 2026· Your local time: TBA
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Showa American Story is coming in 2026 for PC (Steam) and PS5 — no specific date has been announced, and the Steam page remains wishlist-only.
Every trailer for Showa American Story and its release timeline are collected on this page in order. First teased as Project SAS in 2021 and officially titled in 2022, it is built around a 20–25 hour story with side quests, mini-games and exploration.
Release Date
PCDec 31, 2026
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PS5Dec 31, 2026
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Unlock Times
To be announced, No hour or timezone has been assumed.
Editions & Pre order
Coming soon.
Where to buy
Release Milestones
2021-09-17 — Teaser trailer released under the working title "Project SAS" during Bilibili's Gaoneng Game Fest.
2022-01-07 — Officially titled Showa American Story at the Bilibili Game Awards, with a first full trailer.
2024-11-01 — Second trailer released, announcing a 2025 launch for PC and PS5 (the PS4 logo was dropped).
2025-11-12 — Delayed to 2026 so the team could finish polishing the game.
2026-07-23 — Confirmed for gamescom 2026 with a playable demo and a brand-new trailer.
2026-08-25 — New in-game trailer premiered at gamescom Opening Night Live, revealing the Japanese voice cast.
2026-08-26 — First public hands-on demo opened at gamescom in Cologne, running through August 30 across 42 demo stations.
Game Overview
Showa American Story is a brand new RPG and an enthusiastic love letter to the 80s' pop culture that features a strong taste of B-Movies. Follow Choko's journey of truth and revenge across North America as she grows stronger.
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System Requirements
Coming soon.
FAQ
When is Showa American Story coming out?
Still slated for 2026 on PS5 and PC (Steam), with no specific date announced.
How much will Showa American Story cost?
No price, editions or pre-order have been announced — the Steam page is wishlist-only for now.
Is Showa American Story delayed again?
It has slipped once, from 2025 into 2026 for final polish; the game returned publicly with a playable demo at gamescom 2026.
Is Showa American Story coming to PS4?
PS4 was part of the original January 2022 announcement, but current listings — including the Wikipedia infobox and official pages — cover PS5 and PC only; the PS4 logo was dropped from the 2024 trailer.
When was Showa American Story announced?
September 17, 2021, as a teaser under the working title Project SAS; it was officially titled Showa American Story in January 2022.
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