Showa American Story, an upcoming title based on the premise that Japan has culturally occupied the US with its immense economic power, is set to make an appearance at Gamescom 2026.

Showa American Story is developed by the Wuhan-based indie studio Nekcom Entertainment, with 4Divinity and 2P Games handling the publishing duties. It is an RPG that follows a survivor's tale in an alternate 1980s where Japan has effectively dominated American culture. If you watch the footage, you will spot signs reading 'Neo Yokohama' replacing Hollywood, and the Golden Gate Bridge adorned with traditional Japanese lanterns.

In this fictional timeline, it is the year Showa 66 (1991), and Japan’s economic dominance has left most of the US firmly under its influence. As immigration surges, the two cultures merge into a hybrid. Players can soak up this 'Showa-era America' setting through main and side quests, while also enjoying some nostalgic mini-games.

Then, catastrophe strikes, the world ends, and a teenage girl named Chigusa Choko miraculously survives. As Chigusa Choko, you will face a post-apocalyptic landscape filled with zombies, monsters, and hostile survivors. The protagonist must embark on a cross-country journey across the US to uncover exactly what happened to the world and to herself.

Along the way, you can scavenge melee weapons, firearms, and various tools to craft your own combat style. Whether it is upgrading gear or unlocking new skills, the items and outfits you collect during your travels will be essential to your survival.

Showa American Story will be playable at Gamescom 2026, held in Cologne, Germany, from August 26 to 30. A new trailer is also expected to drop at the event. The game is slated for a release on PS5 and PC later this year. It will not feature Korean language support, though it will be available in English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.