The tactical RPG Shadow of the Road is no longer arriving on November 12, 2026. Publisher Owlcat Games and developer Another Angle Games announced on October 9, 2026 that the PC game has been delayed to March 10, 2027.
The title is still planned for Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG. The stated reason is polish: the extra time is meant to address remaining issues and tune combat and progression.
What the team says will change
In the statement carried by Capsule Computers, dated Nicosia on October 9, Owlcat says the extra period will let the developers give the experience the polish it deserves. The team plans to refine the tactical side of encounters and combat balance so that positioning, initiative, and ability choices matter in every battle.
Party progression is also being adjusted. The stated goal is to give players more reasons to experiment with different skills and adapt tactics to the challenges. The statement does not list cut content or a platform change.
Shadow of the Road is a story-driven turn-based RPG set in 19th-century Japan. Owlcat says fans can expect more trailers and looks at the game world during the wait. That is a communication promise, not a date for a new video.
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