Steam app 2305640 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 19:24 UTC
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.
719 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
9 months, January 2026 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 436 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 283 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
Bladesong was released on 22 Jan, 2026.
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Teaser Trailer | Bladesong Tech Demo
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43 developer announcements, Jun 2023 to Aug 2026 · times in UTC
We're back hotfixing the hotfixes! I apologize to all new players who were greeted with the worst possible first impression, a crash on New Game; a sneaky bug that only occured if you New Game right after launching the build, and slipped…
Patch notesSwordsmiths, it's great to see all of you jump into Chapter 3 right away! Here's our hotfix patch to address the reported issues. Thank you so much for this, please keep reporting anything you find on our Discord. – David and the Bladesong…
Patch notesChapter 3: Fire and Thorns is a brand-new story chapter, introducing a new crew character and gameplay mechanics, opening your forge’s garden, and adding two new sword part sets. In Chapter 3, you face new challenges to reclaim Astrid from…
MythwrightDear swordsmiths,While we’re furiously working towards Chapter 3 (release date tba), here is an update for you that introduces a new Creative Mode feature, fresh Replication Commission visuals (and clarity!), and some bugfixes as well as…
SUN AND SERPENTFix: Visual glitch on the Tail of Karkek sword part
Patch notesGreetings, swordsmiths! We're back with a patch that irons out a bunch of quirks from the Chapter 2 release. As always, we thank you for reporting the bugs you stumble upon and letting us know your feedback, that's a huge help!The update is…
Patch notesThe first major update for Bladesong is here!Chapter 2: The Shattered Mask is a brand-new story chapter, introducing two new factions, new sword parts, and expanded gameplay.After the events of Chapter 1, Eren Keep is on edge. In Chapter 2…
SUN AND SERPENTDear swordsmiths, Today we’re releasing the first Bladesong feature update since its Early Access launch! We have overhauled our camera controls and improved some common complaints around our commission logic. Free the Camera! Up to now…
SUN AND SERPENTDear swordsmiths, It’s been one month since Bladesong has been unleashed upon you – or was it the other way around? For the occasion, we have crunched the numbers and prepared a dossier with statistics on swordmaking, story and community.…
SUN AND SERPENTSwordsmiths! We're back with another patch, fixing and improving a number of minor issues across the board: Fix: Hooded Man commission requirements are now more in line with the described dagger. Fix: Organised Mind now gives +1 AP like the…
Patch notesDear swordsmiths, In these past few weeks since the Bladesong Early Access launch, your feedback and bug reports have helped us solve a number of issues with hotfixes and patches, so thank you very much for this!Our roadmap gives a first…
SUN AND SERPENTA short changelog with a big impact. If Bladesong was crashing on your machine, please give it another try and let us know if there's still trouble! Improvement: GPU/rendering stability
Patch notesEver wondered how sword parts go from an idea to fully fleshed-out sets in Bladesong? This is your chance to be part of the process! Our 3D modeler Resuru – himself once a community pioneer who took up the mantle of devhood – will be…
SUN AND SERPENTWe're back with another small set of fixes. We are investigating a handful of reported stability issues, which seem to be tied to specific hardware configurations or driver versions. If Bladesong does not run stable for you, please update…
Patch notesWith this update, we're happy to bring you a handful of new KATANA SWORD PARTS (seppa and habaki) as well as various improvements: New: Sword parts 5x Seppa New: Sword parts 3x Habaki New: Sword part book ‘Swords of the East, Vol. 2’ Fix…
Patch notesWhen we started working on Bladesong's first prototypes a few years ago, we joked about it: “Man At Arms will forge one of these and make an episode about it!” “Sure David, keep dreaming.” We are incredibly happy and thankful that this…
SUN AND SERPENTGreetings, swordsmiths! The Bladesong team is back with a long list of fixes for various quests and other issues large and small. You can find the full changelog here. We want to say thank you for reporting these issues in on our Discord…
Patch notesFix: If you didn't encounter the unknown crow in the streets outside the Den, you can now return there and meet him, fixing a deadlock in the Ryselle quest. Fix: Chickens are now clucking at a more reasonable volume 🐔
Patch notesThanks to your reports, we were able to fix the following things on day 1: New: Rock material Fix: The game no longer gets stuck with disabled "End the Day" button. Existing savegames are fixed. Fix: The end of Chapter 1 no longer ends…
Patch notesThe time is here: Bladesong Early Access is released! We couldn’t be more excited to finally share our swordmaking game with you, and cannot wait to see the masterpieces you will create!Claim your forge and step through the gates of Eren…
SUN AND SERPENT{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44245257/c86ba1fb9920b0005379c788f5a4de8eb69898aa.png After three years in the making and six playtests, Bladesong will launch into Early Access on Thursday, January 22, 2026. We shall keep you posted with further info on…
SUN AND SERPENT{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44245257/b82edfba9f71bd9863489f0358b23ad8a9f21d32.png The Bladesong Demo is part of Steam Next Fest this week, and we've prepared a little update for the occasion! The latest Demo version comes with: More Narrative…
SUN AND SERPENTWith Bladesong’s inclusion in today’s Indie Fan Fest, the Bladesong Demo is now released on Steam! Your feedback throughout six (!) playtests has helped us bring Bladesong to the state where it is today, so thank you very much for being a…
DaerstThis is it. The end of the last Bladesong Playtest. What an incredibly journey it was, and I want to thank you all sincerely for taking part in this one, and any of the previous ones! Thank you for making it special. With the final playtest…
Daerst{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44245257/38e771df93db47258adb50a4a3e747def9b5b805.pngWe just can't let go. Let's have one more, one last time before we lauch into Early Access later this year! 🔥 Your feedback will help us make sure we land our feet when…
DaerstThis playtest will feature a completely revamped CAMPAIGN MODE including a first narrative section at the gates of Eren Keep, as well as CREATIVE MODE for pure swordsmithing freedom 🔥Request Access now!The playtest is public and free for…
DaerstDear swordsmiths, while you’ve been patiently waiting for news from the forge, we’ve been hard at work on a number of exciting Bladesong things. A lot of what you’re about to read is in progress, but it’s time we speak about it, so let’s…
BettyBlueIt's been great to see you all go crazy with the new swordmaking parts and features, to get your feedback on this first preview of Campaign Mode, and of course to go through some more exciting Community Challenges with you! To make sure…
SUN AND SERPENTIt’s time, blacksmiths – the BLADESONG PLAYTEST is here! In this special edition of our “The Cutting Edge” DevLog, we are going to summarize all the goodness, big and small, that you’ll find in this playtest. In A Nutshell Added: A first…
SUN AND SERPENTWe will show you an exclusive preview of Bladesong’s Campaign Mode, a first story location to visit, and an improved Creative Mode with new features and sword parts. ► Request Access on our Steam page today! (if you have played previously…
SUN AND SERPENTThese past few months, we’ve been working hard on finding the right partner to help us make this game a reality. Today, we can finally share the exciting news: SUN AND SERPENT, the development studio working on BLADESONG, has signed a…
SUN AND SERPENTThe Yogscast team will be streaming Bladesong during the Tiny Teams event on August 13th at 8PM BST / 9PM CEST you can check this out on Steam, Twitch or YouTube ⚔️ We look forward to seeing the team's creations and all of you in chat!…
MythwrightGreetings, swordsmiths! It’s time for an insight into what the Bladesong team has been working on in the shadows. Read on below and say hello on Discord! 3D Art Bet you didn’t see this one coming… Blade wizard and highly-decorated community…
SUN AND SERPENTThe Third Bladesong Playtest is over! Thank you so much for joining the fun. We will take a minute to catch our breath and will then be back with an outlook on what's next for Bladesong. – David and the Bladesong team ⚔️
SUN AND SERPENT{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44245257/d683b1fc8caf84f40d6e16f025c3c7014ef9f073.png Swordsmiths! You can now play the development preview of Bladesong until June 30! Simply hit Request Access on our Steam page and you're in, the request will be…
SUN AND SERPENT{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44245257/d683b1fc8caf84f40d6e16f025c3c7014ef9f073.png June 17–30. The Age of the Third Playtest is nigh. Request Access on Steam now! If you took part in a previous playtest, there's nothing you need to do, it's is still…
SUN AND SERPENTGreetings, swordsmiths! We are entering a very exciting phase for Bladesong. We finished our Vertical Slice – a playable section of the game, basic implementations of core features and a quality bar close to where we imagine the final game…
SUN AND SERPENTThe time is here, swordsmiths! Go to our Steam page, hit "Request Access" and play the Bladesong tech demo until February 11. Our Discord is already buzzing, so join the fun and show off your best creations! Swords shall be made ⚔️ – David…
SUN AND SERPENTIn seven days, you will already be making swords right within Bladesong’s Creative Mode – so it is high time for another edition of our dev log The Cutting Edge to summarize what’s new! The Playtest …will run from February 4 to 11, Sunday…
SUN AND SERPENTFEBRUARY 4–11 ⚔️ A Bladesong playtest is coming. Sign-up is open now on Steam, just click “Request Access” and you're set. We'll spill more details over the next weeks. We're excited for this, and we hope you are too. Thank you for being…
DaerstWelcome, swordsmith, to our new official Bladesong developer log The Cutting Edge! With this format, we will give you all the red-hot details of what we're forging in the SUN AND SERPENT headquarters. Let's take a look! Thumbnails and…
DaerstThe first Bladesong playtest is concluded. In one week of playtesting, we had around 3000 people playing the tech demo for a combined 4800 hours (that's 28.5 weeks), making an estimated 12000 swords and other creations. Going through all…
SUN AND SERPENThttps://cdn.cloudflare.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/2305640/extras/JoinDiscordButtonJune29.png How do I playtest? Join our Discord server. On June 29, we will be posting instructions on how to claim a key in the #announcements channel. Don't…
SUN AND SERPENTEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
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| Bladesong Soundtrack | Windows | 22 Jan 2026 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
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| Launch | Bladesong.exe | any |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
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WinAppDataLocal | Bladesong/Saved/SaveGames | *.sav |
WinAppDataLocal | Bladesong/Saved/SaveGames/{64BitSteamID} | *.sav |
WinAppDataLocal | Bladesong/Saved/SaveGames/{64BitSteamID}/StoryMode | *.sav |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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