Japanese Swordsmith Sim Announced by SENSE SHARE for PC
The announcement positions the game as a hardcore, step-by-step simulation of traditional Japanese sword making, with each stage from charcoal preparation to quenching represented as interactive tasks.
Reporting from 1 source: Automaton.
Developer SENSE SHARE opened the Steam store page for Japanese Swordsmith on August 13. The simulation puts players in the role of a swordsmith in Kyoto during the Bakumatsu period, working through the full process of forging a katana, from preparing charcoal to final sharpening and designing the handle and guard. The game supports Japanese text and is planned for PC via Steam.
The Steam store page for Japanese Swordsmith went live on August 13, revealing a simulation that walks players through the entire katana forging process. The game begins with cutting and shaping the charcoal used for heating, then moves through water reduction and small splitting to select quality steel from the tamahagane.
Players then fold and hammer the steel to remove impurities and even out carbon content, wrap the softer core iron in harder skin steel, and shape the blade through stretching and fire forging. The final steps include applying clay to create the temper line, quenching, sharpening, and designing the handle and guard.
The store page and press materials describe the game as hardcore, suggesting that producing a high-quality blade will require careful attention. The interface appears to include windows showing thickness and shape as guides. Players can also freely arrange the layout of their forge and materials.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.