There are few things scarier than being stranded in the middle of the ocean. During BitLife’s Shipwrecked Shogun challenge, you’ll enlist in the army, climb the ranks, set sail on a pirate ship, and navigate a life-threatening situation.
Complete Guide to the BitLife Shipwrecked Shogun Challenge
BitLife’s Shipwrecked Shogun challenge features five key objectives:
- Be born in the United Kingdom
- Emigrate to Japan
- Achieve the rank of General in the Japanese Army
- Purchase a pirate ship
- Survive a shipwreck
No special career packs or expansions are required to complete this challenge. However, rising to General in the army is challenging, and surviving a shipwreck can be even more so.
1. Be Born in the United Kingdom
Your journey begins with creating a character born in the United Kingdom. The name, place, and gender of your character are irrelevant, as long as you reside in the UK.

2. Emigrate to Japan
When your character turns 18, it’s time to emigrate to Japan. Navigate to Activities, select Emigrate, and scroll through the list until you find Japan. You may need to restart the menu multiple times for it to appear.

While you can acquire a pirate ship and attempt to survive a shipwreck before this step, ensure that you complete this task before trying to become a General in the Japanese Army.
3. Become a General in the Japanese Army
Your next step involves joining the Japanese army and achieving the rank of General. The simplest way to do this is to attend university, earn any degree, and apply as an officer. As long as you maintain a clean criminal record, you should have no issues joining.

After you join the army, advancing to General requires hard work, deployment, and avoiding trouble. Promotions will come over time, with General being one of the final ranks attainable.
4. Own a Pirate Ship
Now that you’ve become a General, it’s time to secure a pirate ship. First, obtain a boating license by going to Activities, selecting Licenses, and completing the Boating Test. If you need help, we’ve compiled the answers for BitLife’s boating license test.

After you have your boating license, visit the Shopping menu and check the boat store for a Pirate Ship. These ships typically cost between $7,000,000 to $10,000,000 (approximately €6,500,000 to €9,000,000), so prepare your finances accordingly. If the Pirate Ship doesn’t appear, try closing and reopening the BitLife app to refresh the list.
5. Survive a Shipwreck
Your final challenge is to survive a shipwreck. After purchasing your pirate ship, cruise the seas until your character faces a boating issue. During the escape attempt, you may either meet your demise or successfully escape, completing the last task. If you fail to survive, you can restart the challenge or use the Time Machine feature to rewind a year and give it another shot.
By becoming a General in the Japanese army, acquiring a Pirate Ship, and surviving a shipwreck, you’ll successfully finish BitLife’s Shipwrecked Shogun challenge, earning a special mystery prize box as a reward.
Frequently Asked Questions about BitLife Shipwrecked Shogun
What are the objectives of the Shipwrecked Shogun challenge in BitLife?
The Shipwrecked Shogun challenge requires players to:
- Be born in the United Kingdom
- Emigrate to Japan
- Become a General in the Japanese Army
- Own a pirate ship
- Survive a shipwreck
Do I need to purchase any expansions to complete this challenge?
No, you do not need any special career packs or expansions to succeed in the Shipwrecked Shogun challenge.
How can I increase my chances of becoming a General in BitLife?
Attending university and maintaining a clean criminal record is essential for applying as an officer in the Japanese Army. Stay focused on your career progression after joining.
Is it possible to restart the challenge if I fail?
Yes, if you don’t survive the shipwreck, you can restart the challenge or utilize the Time Machine feature to retry.
What do I receive for completing the Shipwrecked Shogun challenge?
Upon successful completion of the challenge, you’ll be rewarded with a special mystery prize box.