Community10 Aug 2026Tomorrow, The First Hammer Strike Begins! ⚔️Hello, Sword Makers! 🔨 Tomorrow's the big day. Sword & Shield Simulator is finally leaving our computers and heading straight for yours. We're excited, slightly terrified, and honestly still not sure if we've remembered to feed all the horses in Danburg. 🐎 You'll get to poke around battlefields, rescue some very neglected swords, try your hand at crafting, and maybe uncover a few secrets we a…
Hello Blacksmiths! With the echoes of battle fading behind him, Richard plunges into the shadowy depths of Holtsdorf Forest, the final wild frontier before the occupied city of Talstein looms ahead. At first, the forest whispers of peace. Yet beneath its ancient canopy, scars of war run deep, with ruthless slave hunters ruling over desperate survivors. To a blacksmith, Holtsdorf is a treasure t…
Hello Blacksmiths! Until now, we've explored the cities, the art of crafting, and the vast world of Sword & Shield Simulator . But today, we turn the spotlight to the heart of our story. Meet Richard . A Blacksmith's Son Richard is not a legendary warrior, nor was he ever destined to be a hero. He is a young craftsman, shaped by years of study in the distant city of Vicoreda. Yet when word reac…
Hello Blacksmiths! Not every battlefield is marked by victory. Sometimes, it is where new legends are forged. Today we'd like to introduce one of the most important locations in Sword & Shield Simulator — the Battlefield , a war-torn region where the conflict against the Order of the Black Swords has left behind little more than broken steel, abandoned equipment, and countless untold stories. F…
Blacksmith, welcome to the Sword & Shield Simulator Playtest! The forge is hot, the tools are ready, and it's finally time to put the game in your hands. For the next 3 days, you get to dig into every core mechanic the game offers and help us shape what it becomes. What you can do in this build This playtest is all about the systems. Gather or buy materials out in the world, chop trees for wood…
Hello Blacksmiths! The forge is hot, the tools are ready, and it's finally time to put Sword & Shield Simulator into your hands! Our exclusive Playtest kicks off Friday, July 10 , and closes Sunday. This is your one chance to dive into the world, try out the latest systems, and help forge the game's destiny. During the playtest, you'll be able to experience many of the features we've been showc…
Hello Blacksmiths! Today's devlog is a little different. Rather than unveiling a new location or story twist, we’re excited to present a brand-new Developer Test Map crafted just for the upcoming playtests. Behind the scenes, we often tinker with simplified test spaces to perfect new mechanics before they reach the main game. Now, we’re inviting you into that process: this new map brings togeth…
Hello Blacksmiths! A forge is only as good as what comes out of it. Today, we invite you to discover the latest craftable treasures arriving in Sword & Shield Simulator, along with the enhanced production systems that make them possible. New Sword Variants Our 3D artists have forged an all-new arsenal of intricately detailed weapons and components. You’ll soon craft swords with distinctive blad…
Hello Blacksmiths! You can’t forge a legendary blade out of nothing. Every sword, shield, and piece of armor starts as basic raw materials. In Sword & Shield Simulator, collecting these resources is a big part of the adventure. Some materials are available from traders, but the best ones are found by exploring outside the city. Mining & Smelting A forge always needs both fuel and metal. With a…
Hello Blacksmiths! They say War Never Changes , but we all know it changes everything As the Order of the Black Swords tightens its grip on the region, many people are forced to find new ways to survive, communicate, and resist. While some fight on the battlefield, others wage their war from the shadows. Today, we’re taking a closer look at one of Sword & Shield Simulator’s most important group…
Hello Blacksmiths! Today, we want to talk about one of the most important parts of Sword & Shield Simulator - the people living in its world. The citizens of Danburg and beyond are far more than mere background figures. They offer forge contracts, steer your journey, and gradually unveil the mystery behind Richard’s missing father. Recognizing their significance, we knew it was time to give man…
Hello Blacksmiths! Today, we invite you to step into the first major location of Sword & Shield Simulator : the storied city of Danburg . This is where Richard’s adventure truly begins, but before that, join Richard's Blacksmiths Society on Discord: A City Standing on the Edge Danburg was once a proud medieval port city, known for free trade and exceptional steel craftsmanship. But now, the win…
Greetings, Blacksmiths! The heat in the forge is rising, and the sound of hammers ringing against steel is growing constant. We are thrilled to announce that Sword & Shield Simulator is nearing the finish line. Development is entering its final stages, and to ensure every blade is sharp and every shield is sturdy, we need you at the outposts of Danburg! We start sharpening the steel later this…
Hello Blacksmiths! We're excited to share a big round of updates for Sword & Shield Simulator. It's been a while since you heard from us, but that's because we've been busy rebuilding the game's core. Thanks to your feedback, we did more than just adjust a few numbers. We rebuilt the forge, expanded the world, and added a rich storyline to your blacksmithing adventure. New UI & Interactions We’…
⚔️ Hello Blacksmiths! ⚔️ With this update, we are proud to announce that we have fixed a common UI bug. Many users reported that the mouse pointer either did not allow interaction with UI elements or was misaligned. This issue should now be resolved! However, if you are still experiencing this problem, please send us your DxDiag report . The issue may still occur on very specific configurations…
⚔️ Hello Blacksmiths! ⚔️ With the upcoming patch for Sword & Shield Simulator, we're excited to announce that several of the most commonly reported issues have been addressed!🔥 One major problem that many of you experienced was related to mouse input readability. This issue should now be resolved with the latest update. However, if you still encounter any problems, please don’t hesitate to con…
Hello Blacksmiths, The demo is now live, and we’re actively gathering feedback and bug reports. To deliver the best experience possible, we’re listening closely! By closely following activity in our Steam community, a few issues have been brought to our attention — and we jumped right in to fix them. Here's a list of the recent changes : · Proper indicator for the "Rested Camera" button while i…
⚔️ Heads up, blacksmiths! ⚒️ We've noticed some of you may be still playing an older version of the Sword & Shield Simulator demo. Make sure you're on the latest build: 1.1.12c. The number of the version might change, because we are still updating the game. If your game didn’t auto-update, give Steam a quick restart to fetch the newest version. Let us know if you're still seeing the old build —…
Hello Blacksmiths, The forge is roaring and the public demo of Sword & Shield Simulator — is launching today ! 🛡️⚔️ Thanks for sticking with us — your patience gave us time to heat the steel, hammer out the bugs, and craft a better experience. ⚒️ This is the day. The anvil is going to ring and the sparks fly. Are you ready to forge your legend? 🔥 Let us know in the comments if you'll be stepp…
Hello Folks, ⚔️ We are happy to inform that the demo of Sword&Shield Simulator is coming indefinitely! ⚔️ On 05.06.2025 , everyone Will be able to play the game, dive into the medieval world and live their own adventure! 🏰 Join Us in Steam Next Fest! We’re also thrilled to announce that Sword & Shield Simulator is part of Steam Next Fest! That means you can: ✅ Play the demo and get a taste of…
⚜️In this post, we’ll recollect what we had, show you what we have, and present what we aim to deliver to you!⚜️ At the very beginning, we approached the Forge as something easy to pick up — and we achieved that. As development continues, systems are refined and mechanics improved — the Forge evolves alongside them. Our team strives to deliver the best possible experience through both our inter…
Hello Folks, ⚔️ We regret to inform that the public demo of Sword & Shield Simulator planned for this Next Fest, has been unfortunately delayed probably until the end of March . ⚔️ This decision has been made with the best intentions - we want to polish the demo and bring you the best experience possible, and we need a bit more time for that. ⚒️ We really hope you understand that hard decision.…
Hello Folks We just closed up another round of ⚜️Sword&Shield Simulator⚜️ playtest. Thank you very much for participating in Playtests and bring a great and meritoric feedback. Moreover, already on 24.02.2024 we will release a demo with more content (additional side quests), new UI and we will also try to add changes based on your suggestions, which we will receive during this test. Playtest up…
Hello Folks We just fired up another round of ⚜️Sword&Shield Simulator⚜️ playtest. This time it will be closed, and only people who have signed up and added the game to the wishlist✅ will take part. So don't wait, just do it now !!! This will be a test that will allow us to check out new content, improvements to the mechanics, and give us feedback on the changes we have made.⚡️ Moreover, alread…
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