Is Showa American Story Chinese? Release FAQ & More

Is Showa American Story Chinese? That's one of the most-searched questions about this upcoming RPG, right alongside whether the game is still coming out and what it actually is. Because the official pages don't spell these things out plainly, the answers have mostly stayed scattered across forum threads and interviews. This FAQ pulls those answers together in one place.

What Is Showa American Story?

Showa American Story is an upcoming RPG built as a love letter to 1980s pop culture, leaning heavily on the look and feel of B-movies from that era. The story follows a character named Choko on a journey of truth and revenge as she travels across North America, growing stronger along the way.

The game blends that retro American aesthetic with a Japanese-style RPG structure, which is part of why its origins have become a frequent point of discussion among fans.

Is Showa American Story Still Coming Out?

Yes, the game is still active in development. An earlier announcement had pointed to a 2025 launch, but the current target is 2026 on PC and PlayStation 5, with no specific day confirmed yet, which is why some fans continue to ask in community spaces whether it will actually ship this year (r/ShowaAmericanStory).

Separately, a previously planned PlayStation 4 version has been dropped, but that only affects one platform, not the project as a whole (ResetEra).

Who Is the Developer Behind Showa American Story?

Showa American Story is being made by Nekcom and published by 2P Games. In community discussion, Nekcom has been described as a Chinese indie studio, which has fueled curiosity about how a Chinese developer approached such a distinctly American, 80s-inspired setting (r/KotakuInAction).

Frequently asked questions

Is Showa American Story Chinese?

Yes, Showa American Story is developed by Nekcom, which has been described in community discussion as a Chinese indie studio, and it's published by 2P Games (r/KotakuInAction). That explains why the game mixes a Japanese-style RPG structure with American 80s pop-culture and B-movie imagery despite not being made by a Western or Japanese studio.

What is Showa American Story?

Showa American Story is an upcoming RPG set up as an enthusiastic tribute to 1980s pop culture, complete with a heavy B-movie flavor. It follows Choko, a character whose path of truth and revenge takes her across North America as she grows stronger throughout the story.

Is Showa American Story still coming out, or was it cancelled?

It has not been cancelled. The full game remains in development for PC and PlayStation 5 with a 2026 target; only a separately planned PlayStation 4 version has been scrapped (ResetEra).

When is Showa American Story coming out?

The game is currently targeting a 2026 release on PC and PlayStation 5, though no exact date has been confirmed. An earlier announcement had referenced a 2025 launch, and fans in the game's own subreddit are still regularly asking whether it will actually arrive within the year (r/ShowaAmericanStory).

What platforms is Showa American Story confirmed for?

Showa American Story is confirmed for PC via Steam and for PlayStation 5 (Steam store page). A PlayStation 4 version was planned at one point but has since been cancelled, leaving PC and PS5 as the only confirmed targets.

Is Showa American Story coming to Xbox?

No Xbox version has been announced. The only platforms confirmed so far are PC (Steam) and PlayStation 5, with no mention of Xbox in the available platform listings (Steam store page).

Who is developing and publishing Showa American Story?

The game is developed by Nekcom and published by 2P Games. Nekcom has been described in community discussion as a Chinese indie studio, while 2P Games handles publishing duties (r/KotakuInAction).

Does Showa American Story have an easy mode or handle localization for overseas players?

Yes, the director has confirmed an accessible easy difficulty, jokingly described as easy enough that "even a cat could beat" it, alongside other difficulty options. The director has also said the team is working to preserve cultural references and in-jokes when localizing the game for audiences outside its original market (Automaton interview).

Sources

• r/KotakuInAction — Chinese-made zombie apocalypse trailer discussion
• r/ShowaAmericanStory — community subreddit