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Steam News10 July 20261mo ago

The Sword & Shield Simulator Playtest Is Live!

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.

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changedThis is a sandbox mapOne important thing to know: this is a sandbox map. That means there are no quests and no story layer with commissions to complete. The focus is entirely on the mechanics, so you're free to experiment, test, and play around with the systems however you like, at your own pace.
changedThis is a sandbox mapThis is an early look, so expect some rough edges. That's exactly what we need you for. Your feedback will directly shape the game, so play, break things, and tell us what worked and what didn't.

Sword & Shield Simulator changes

changedOne important thing to know: this is a sandbox map. That means there are no quests and no story layer with commissions to complete. The focus is entirely on the mechanics, so you're free to experiment, test, and play around with the systems however you like, at your own pace.
changedThis is an early look, so expect some rough edges. That's exactly what we need you for. Your feedback will directly shape the game, so play, break things, and tell us what worked and what didn't.

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, and hunt in the wild to bring resources back to your forge. Then it's time to get to work: craft your very first blades and shields using the completely rebuilt blacksmithing system, and experiment with modular shields to put your own spin on your gear.

This is a sandbox map

One important thing to know: this is a sandbox map. That means there are no quests and no story layer with commissions to complete. The focus is entirely on the mechanics, so you're free to experiment, test, and play around with the systems however you like, at your own pace.

This is an early look, so expect some rough edges. That's exactly what we need you for. Your feedback will directly shape the game, so play, break things, and tell us what worked and what didn't.

Help us out

The playtest runs for only 3 days, so don't wait too long to jump in. Two things that help us the most:

  • Fill out our survey > HERE <

  • Report any bugs and share your suggestions

Thank you for helping us forge Sword & Shield Simulator into the best game it can be. We can't wait to hear what you think!

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Steam News / 10 July 2026

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