SAMURAI CLASS missing

Hello!

@thomasmahler

My wife and I recently got married 2 month ago, and we’ve been waiting for this game ever since Early Access was first announced it was almost same time as when we were engaged. We’re both huge fans, and our best friends are eagerly waiting for it as well.

I’ve actually reached out to one of the animation artists at your studio before regarding the katana movements because this is something I’m genuinely passionate about.

When the class system was announced, I was incredibly excited about finally getting to play the Samurai class. But when I saw the recent class list and Samurai was no longer included, I immediately started wondering is samurai class still planned for the game?

I really really hope so.

I was born and raised in Japan, and I’m an active kendo practitioner and competitor with a background in Japanese swordsmanship. If your team ever needs references, feedback, demonstrations, or information regarding Japanese sword movement, kendo, equipment, armor, weapons, posture, footwork, or even smaller cultural details, I would genuinely love to contribute in any way I can. I’d also be more than happy to provide confirmation of my background if needed.

It would mean a lot to me to see the Samurai class brought to life with beautiful armor and weapon designs, along with animations that really capture the feeling and character of Japanese swordsmanship.

And on a slightly more personal note my wife is a fencer, so she’s already celebrating because the Rapier class has been promised. Meanwhile, I’m sitting here wondering whether the class I’ve been waiting for this entire time is still coming. I’m extremely jealous of her right now. :unamused_face: She’s keep teasing me saying that it wont come out

So please, please tell me Samurai is still coming!

We’re genuinely excited to support the game, and I’m looking forward to seeing what your team creates.

very respectfully,

Takeshi

All classes coming with 1.0 were shown in the class UI video. Other classes might come after 1.0.

My best guess is that in order to make the New March release date they had to make some painful choices about how many classes they could reasonably have at launch. I’m sure Samurai, Ninja and other Japanese inspired classes will make an appearance. I also think that balancing 24 classes will be nearly impossible but we’ll see.

I think the Samurai-type class is in the previews under the name of “Wraith.” Maybe not exactly what you’re looking for but close. I snapped a shot of it below.

as Glarif says, Wraith is the Samurai like class i think your looking for as there is armor being made with that style in mind.