Direct answer
No current official evidence says Showa American Story is cancelled. NEKCOM and Steam both list a 2026 release for PC and PlayStation 5, although the exact date remains unannounced.
What official sources confirm
The project remains listed for 2026 on active official pages.
How to read the available evidence
Long gaps between trailers, a changed release window, or the removal of an older platform do not by themselves prove cancellation. The strongest current status indicators are the developer's live game page, the Steam listing, and new announcements from the official game account.
The game has not launched. Trailers and developer interviews establish direction, but they do not guarantee final numbers, controls, optimal strategies, or content structure. This guide gives current NEKCOM and Steam pages priority; older announcements remain historical evidence and yield when newer first-party listings conflict.
How the sources were weighed
This page ranks evidence by how directly it supports the search question. Developer and official game pages establish the setting, platforms, and announcements. Steam establishes current PC store status and listed requirements. Community directories can show that a destination exists, but they do not replace a first-party statement.
NEKCOM — Showa American Story: First-party material used for the claim it directly names; pre-release details can still change.
Steam — Showa American Story: Current store record used for availability, platforms, and specifications; it is not proof of unannounced features.
Showa American Story — Official X: First-party material used for the claim it directly names; pre-release details can still change.
Still pending
The exact launch date and any future delay or cancellation announcement.
Pending details are not filled with guesses. They will be updated only when a traceable official source appears.