Katana-Ra: The Core Rule Book (2nd Edition)

Note: This is a pre-order and ships in December 2026. The PDF version will be delivered to you for free in Nov 2026.

Katana-Ra is a new and unique RPG that brings cyberpunk and the ancient Japanese world together in an amazing experience you won't find anywhere else. Inspired by feudal Japan, Katana-Ra is ruled by clans and factions, split by their differences over classic beliefs and futuristic technology.

In Katana-Ra, you can explore a rich and detailed world where anything is possible. Customize your samurai with powerful augmentations, choose your allies from among the many factions vying for control, and master magic to unleash devastating attacks on your enemies.

The 2nd Edition is an evolution of the system, not a revolutionary upgrade. It's more of what you have learned to love: player feedback, streamlined rules in the areas that were weak, and new rules and expanded character options and gameplay options.

Optional rules are available in this book for solo play as well as d20 conversion rules and adaptation rules for people wanting to adapt the setting and universe to their current game system of choice. The 2nd Edition is fully backward compatible with all Katana-Ra rulebooks and add-ons launched to date.

For 2-5 players, led by a Shujin (game master), the Katana-Ra Role-Playing Game is both a campaign setting and ruleset in one book. Easy to learn, this Core Rule Book includes all the details needed to create multi-layered characters and engage in campaigns with elaborate aims. Whether you trust in the sword or augment yourself into something more than human, Katana-Ra offers players a variety of gameplay styles.