Bladesong

Bladesong

Early access since Jan 2026

The ultimate swordmaking game. Forge unique weapons with freeform blade shaping and modular hilts, perfectly balanced to your customers’ needs. Master the art of smithing and uncover the secrets of Eren Keep, a last haven of a dying world – or so they say.

95% positive · 1,659 reviews
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In early access, content still planned
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Evaluation

Bladesong launched into Early Access on January 22, 2026. Shortly after launch, on February 13, 2026, the developer published a roadmap committing to monthly feature updates and major story chapter releases every 3–4 months, and noted that "Bladesong's just getting started." That cadence has been borne out in practice. Chapter 2: The Shattered Mask shipped on April 20, 2026 (roughly 3 months after launch), adding a full new story chapter, two new factions, new sword parts, and expanded forge mechanics. Chapter 3: Fire and Thorns then shipped on August 26, 2026 (roughly 4 months later), adding another story chapter, a new crew character (Ezrae the Fighter), a forge garden system, an enemy compendium, and two new sword part sets — again right on the 3–4 month cadence the developer outlined. The developer followed Chapter 3's launch immediately with hotfix patches on August 28, 2026, showing active and engaged post-release support. The July 20, 2026 feature update preceding Chapter 3 also explicitly stated that "Astrid's story must continue" — and the narrative across all three chapters (the Masked King, the Ashen Hand conspiracy, missing orphans, Astrid's fate) is clearly serialized and ongoing rather than concluded. The game remains in Early Access, no 1.0 launch has been announced, and the developer's own roadmap and release history make clear that additional story chapters and content updates are planned. This is a game in active, healthy Early Access development with a strong track record of delivering on its stated update schedule.
Evidence
Chapter 3: Fire and Thorns shipped, adding a new story chapter, new crew character Ezrae, a forge garden system, enemy compendium, and two new sword part sets.
news post · Aug 26, 2026 source content shipped
high
Feature update shipped; developer stated the team is 'furiously working towards Chapter 3' and that 'Astrid's story must continue, after all.'
news post · Jul 20, 2026 source content planned
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
Jan 2026

Media

Details

Publisher
Mythwright
Achievements
40
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

The Songs have fallen silent and the world lies in ruin, lost to madness and despair. But within the high walls of Eren Keep, life persists – held together by unbreakable will and the iron fist of the Masked King, ruler and tyrant, savior and messiah.

As the swordsmith of Eren Keep, you turn steel into something more precious than gold. Customers come with coin in their hands and demands on their lips, seeking blades of deadly precision, balance, and beauty. Meet their requests, perfect your craft and find trusted companions in one of the last beacons of civilization.

Yet in the dark corners of Eren Keep, whispers of rebellion stir. The former blacksmith’s mysterious disappearance looms as an ill omen over the role you play. But play it you must, for in Eren Keep, the right blade in the right hand will change everything.

Craft swords your way using freeform blade shaping and an intricate modular building system. Create the weapons of any world – East to West, history to fantasy – with every detail customized, every piece meticulously crafted and adorned. Explore a vast library of sword parts and engravings, with plenty of materials like metal, leather, wood, obsidian and ivory to choose from. No two creations are the same.

Take commissions from warriors, nobles, and mercenaries. Use innovative tools to design and craft each sword, balancing ratings and requirements with precision to meet your customers’ specific needs and expectations. Learn how to curve blades and carve engravings, acquire rare materials, and expand your arsenal of sword parts. Keep up with demand by hiring unique characters to your forge, each with their own ambitions and stories.

Visit beautifully illustrated locations around Eren Keep, from the bustling Citadel Square to the local tavern The Den, to find opportunity, alliances, or merely a moment of respite. As you craft blades for Eren Keep’s various factions – like the scavenging Crows or the scholars of the Magisterium – will you be drawn into their visions for reclaiming the fallen world? Or will your growing influence risk attracting the Masked King’s silent gaze?

Grow your collection of sword parts in Campaign Mode and forge without limits in Creative Mode, a deep swordmaking sandbox featuring a vast library of sword parts, tools, materials, and engravings. Use Magic Words to easily share creations among Bladesong’s active community of swordsmiths, and print models of your in-game creations by exporting STL files for 3D printing. Find inspiration in regular community challenges and join the club of champions!

We think you'll love Bladesong if you enjoy…

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord, Baldur’s Gate 3, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Hellish Quart, Half Sword, Blade and Sorcery, PC Building Simulator, Potion Craft, Disco Elysium, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Total War: MEDIEVAL II, Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder.

Last evaluated Sep 22, 2026
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