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Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

Released December 6, 2016 on PS5, Switch 2, PC, PS4, Xbox One, Linux and Mac

About Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is a stealth tactics game released on December 6, 2016. It is played from a bird's-eye isometric view and is designed for single player. You control a team of specialists in a historical Japanese setting in the year 1615, with a focus on action and stealth.

The game is built around planning. You can pause to give orders to your whole team, then carry them out together. Each character has different abilities, and you can use line of sight, hiding spots, and vertical routes such as rooftops to get past guards or take them out from above. The game also supports quick saves, so you can try different approaches to the same situation.

Developed by Mimimi Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment and Kalypso, the title is categorized as a real-time strategy, simulator, and tactical game. It is rated M by the ESRB and PEGI 16. It is available on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch 2.

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Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun FAQ

When did Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun come out?

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun came out on December 6, 2016.

What platforms is Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun on?

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun came out on PS5, Switch 2, PC, PS4, Xbox One, Linux and Mac.

Who made Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun?

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is developed by Mimimi Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment and Kalypso.

Is Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun multiplayer?

No. Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is single player only.

What is Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun rated?

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun is rated ESRB M (Mature 17+) and PEGI 16.

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