Patch #5: Open Beta & Fixes — The Spirit of the Samurai Steam update #1117791

Some news: we have created a beta testing branch for you to test upcoming development!It's live now, so if you wish to be the first to try out new...

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The Spirit of the Samurai (1507120)
Event type
patch note
Published
1 July 2026 - 13:00:53 UTC
Source
steam_community_announcements
Some news: we have created a beta testing branch for you to test upcoming development!It's live now, so if you wish to be the first to try out new features we are tinkering with, right-click on the game in Steam to open Properties, then select the ‘beta testing’ branch under ‘Game Versions & Betas’.We've also made some changes and fixes - you can read the full patch notes below:⚔️ Combat and ControlKeyboard controls completely rebuilt, now matching the fluidity of the gamepad.More precise overall character control.Smoother combat and movement.Parries are easier to perform.Easier turning during combat and jumps for more accurate strike direction.Each hit in a combo can now change direction independently.We can now hit enemies while they are jumping, preventing empty or missed hits.Faster guard raising and bow drawing.Smoother rolls.You can now turn while crouched using the bow or Kodama e...

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