Source: CozyPlay

Indie game developer CozyPlay and publisher Polden Publishing have officially announced their blacksmithing and management simulator game, 'Fantasy Blacksmith Simulator,' which will be available on Steam starting at midnight on the 14th

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'Fantasy Blacksmith Simulator' is a game about reviving a dilapidated smithy in a village where the sound of hammers has been silent for years. Players take over an abandoned workshop, restore its facilities, craft swords, axes, and armor, and grow it into the village's premier smithy. The game supports both solo play and online co-op with friends. The official release is scheduled for 2026.

Blacksmithing tasks center on crafting minigames in which the player directly participates. After heating raw materials in the forge, players hammer them into shape on an anvil to complete various pieces of equipment, such as swords, axes, and armor. Finished items can be further enhanced with gem setting or magic. Players take on the roles of not just a blacksmith, but also a jeweler and enchanter, transforming ordinary gear into powerful, high-value masterpieces.

Materials needed for crafting can be gathered personally or purchased from merchants. Players can mine iron and mythril, chop wood for weapon handles, or focus on production by buying supplies from traders. Exploring the game world reveals even rarer materials: precious metals can be mined in the 'Forgotten Mines,' while glowing gems and rare magical wood can be found in the 'Magic Glade.' These collected materials are used to craft rare weapons, armor, and accessories.

Crafted items are displayed and sold to customers in the shop attached to the smithy. Players manage the smithy's revival by restoring the ruined workshop piece by piece and installing new tools and equipment.

Players can also unlock new workbenches and enchanting tables via a growth tree. As crafting skills improve and the smithy expands, the range of materials and equipment that can be produced gradually increases.

Unlike traditional medieval simulators that emphasize realistic production processes or the burden of repetitive tasks, 'Fantasy Blacksmith Simulator' focuses on a relaxed, stress-free crafting experience. There are no penalties for failed crafting attempts, such as losing materials, allowing players to work at their own pace without being pressured by efficiency or time limits. The developers explain that the game is designed to let players calmly enjoy the sense of accomplishment that comes from creating intricate items and watching an old smithy slowly return to life.

In online co-op, players can divide tasks at the smithy with friends. For example, one player can operate the bellows to melt ore while another enchants the finished equipment, allowing for a collaborative production process.

Players can choose their preferred roles, from gathering materials and crafting gear to gem setting and running the shop, sharing the joy of growing the smithy together. The development team explained that they support both quiet, solo hammering and collaborative work with friends, ensuring that everyone can enjoy smithy life according to their own preferences.

The public playtest has been live on Steam since midnight on July 14 (KST). Those interested in participating can request access via the 'Fantasy Blacksmith Simulator Playtest' section on the Steam store page.