- Notice Regarding the Discontinuation of "Chrono Sword" Sales - 16 May 2026
Hello, this is CFK.Due to unavoidable circumstances from the developer, sales of "Chrono Sword" on Steam will be discontinued as of May 22, 2026.We would like to express our sincere gratitude for all the interest and support you have shown us over the years. For those who wish to request a refund, please do so through the official Steam Refund Policy.Thank you for your understanding.
- Chrono Sword ver. 1.1.08 update – Sept. 25th, 2025 - 25 September 2025
Hello, fellow time travelers.Thank you all for supporting Chrono Sword during the wait.Based on all of your feedback, we've made improvements in all sorts of areas. We hope that all of these new additions and improvements provide a satisfying, enjoyable gameplay experience.Let us fill you in on the important changes coming in this update.■ Gameplay system changes- Level-up system simplified: Stats are now automatically increased on level up, and an additional 'Cyl Cryst' has been added as a reward.- Skill tree system: Players may now use the Cyl Cryst they obtain to learn the skills they wish to use, improve stats, or unlock certain actions.- Separating swords and shields: You can now freely swap out and combine various sword and shield combinations.- Index NPCs: Increased accessibility by making various NPCs, like merchants, appear next to Indexes.- Several other of the finer gameplay…
- Chrono Sword Update Notice - September 15th, 2025 - 19 September 2025
Hello, fellow time travelers,This is David from the Chrono Sword dev team, 21cDucks.Chrono Sword will be getting its first update since entering early access. This first update will drop on Thursday, September 25th.As I let you all know before, we've been thinking from multiple angles about how to improve the fun and overall experience of the game, and this update is sure to improve many parts of the gameplay experience and quality-of-life features that you've been suggesting.I'll inform you all of the contents to be included in this update very soon!As you play through Chrono Sword moving forward, feel free to share your thoughts on how to improve our game through the various channels available. Thank you, one and all!Best wishes to everyone,David
- Announcing the 2025 Steam Early Access update roadmap - 13 December 2024
Hello from the team at CFK. We are excited to introduce today the 2025 Steam Early Access update roadmap for new pixel art souls-like action RPG 'Chrono Sword'. 'Chrono Sword' has continued to garner a great amount of interest through various online and offline events ahead of its December 6th release to Steam Early Access. With how long players have been anticipating this release, this launch to Early Access has drawn even more interest and favorable responses from players around the globe. In response to all this interest, CFK and 21cDucks are sharing the 2025 update roadmap for players to check the planned development for the Steam Early Access period. With this, players will be able to see what new content and features will be added moving forward. In addition to the contents and features to be added, both companies plan to actively respond to and factor in feedback given during the…
- Broadcasting Test - 11 December 2024
Broadcasting Test
- The wait is over! Chrono Sword is set to launch to Early Access on December 6th! - 6 December 2024
Hello from the team at CFK. We are excited to announce that Chrono Sword, a new pixel-art Soulslike action RPG published by CFK, will officially launch in Steam Early Access on December 6th, 2024. The Early Access launch times are as follows: KST: December 6, 2024 (Fri) at 17:00 JST: December 6, 2024 (Fri) at 17:00 PST: December 6, 2024 (Fri) at 00:00 After the December 6th launch of Chrono Sword, 21cDucks and CFK will be gathering player feedback in order to continuously improve and update the game with new contents, polishing the game for a global full platform release to PC, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation™, and Xbox scheduled for 2025. We are planning to share the content roadmap with the users as soon as possible. Please stay tuned, and pay attention to our community. As always, thank you for your continued support as we at CFK strive to be the very best publisher we can be. Thank yo…
- The demo of Chrono Sword is out now on Steam! - 11 October 2024
Hello from the team at CFK. The demo for the souls-like action RPG, Chrono Sword, to be featured at Steam Next Fest 2024 has been released today (Oct. 11). We hope you'll play through this charming demo for yourself, and we also hope you'll share your own thoughts about the game as it continues to update and improve before its official release! https://www.reddit.com/r/ChronoSwordOfficial/ As always, thank you for your continued support as we at CFK strive to be the very best publisher we can be. Thank you. 《 「Chrono Sword」 Official Announcement Teaser》
- Chrono Sword to release their latest demo during Steam Next Fest 2024! - 7 October 2024
Hello from the team at CFK. Chrono Sword, the pixel art soulslike action RPG, is officially participating in Steam Next Fest 2024 October edition. Play the official demo for the game starting October 11th! The demo appearing at Steam Next Fest 2024 goes way beyond the version released during the crowdfunding campaign, emphasizing the action and RPG elements of the soulslike genre that have been developed during the years of research-led improvements made on the game. It was featured at this year's Tokyo Game Show 2024, garnering interest and positive reactions from fans. In addition, we've released portrait illustrations of the two playable characters that will carry you through the past and future on their journey! Players can choose a male or female character to play through the game with according to their preferences. We hope you'll play through this charming demo for yourself durin…
- A new and improved Chrono Sword is coming to the Tokyo Game Show 2024! - 20 September 2024
Hello from the team at CFK. Chrono Sword, the pixel art soulslike action RPG, is coming to the Tokyo Game Show 2024! The new demo being featured at the Tokyo Game Show has built upon the past build from the Kickstarter campaign by emphasizing the action and RPG elements unique to the soulslike genre. Experience the new journey the protagonist has set out on, traveling between the past and future of the ruined gothic dark fantasy world of Adelnor, before anyone else at the Tokyo Game Show 2024. In addition to the newly developed demo, the Happinet booth at the Tokyo Game Show will also feature a large poster of the game's new key art as well as special gifts for visitors to the booth, so we hope you'll get hyped for the event. As always, thank you for your continued support as we at CFK strive to be the very best publisher we can be. Thank you. 《 「Chrono Sword」 Official Announcement Teas…
- Chrono Sword making a surprise appearance at the Tokyo Game Show 2024! - 10 September 2024
Hello from the team at CFK. Soulslike action RPG Chrono Sword will take part in the Tokyo Game Show 2024! The latest demo for Chrono Sword, leveling up the action and RPG charms of the game, to be unveiled at the Tokyo Game Show exhibition floor. In addition to the latest demo version being featured, unique swag that can only be found at TGS will be given out, so we hope to attract lots of attention from our time travelers. On top of this, Chrono Sword is ready to unveil its new key art! This new featured key art, strongly emphasizing the desperation of our male or female protagonist as they journey to save their gothic dark fantasy world of Adelnor, will be featured as a large poster at the Tokyo Game Show, letting visitors getting an up close look! Finally, we're pleased to announce that the official subreddit for Chrono Sword has been created, providing a place for global fans to com…
- CFK to bring 21c.Ducks’ new soulslike action RPG to the globe! - 17 July 2024
Hello, Time Travelers. Here’s a small message to fill you in on some good news. As we announced in a press packet today, 20c.Ducks is going to be working with console publisher CFK to release this game. Both companies are going to be doing our best to release Chrono Sword to the globe. By the end of this year, we’re hoping to release Chrono Sword to Steam Early Access. Then after a short preparation period, we plan to release the game to the globe on all platforms, from Steam to the Nintendo Switch™, Playstation, and Xbox. Ahead of its Early Access release, Chrono Sword will be coming to you through a variety of special events. We sincerely thank all the devoted time travelers who have waited for Chrono Sword. We hope you’ll keep looking forward to the release and showing your support. Thank you. 《 「Chrono Sword」 Official Announcement Teaser 》
- Update of August - 21 August 2023
Hello, Time Travelers! This is David, the head of 21st century Ducks. It's already August, time's flying so fast. I was busy with BitSummit, and there was many changes in the game and in the team. BitSummit This was the 2nd exhibition with Chrono Sword at BitSummit. I thought that it could be a great chance to confirm if players notice and like our hard work on improving the play. It is not a smart to give players a 1~3hours demo in a game show since most boothes prepare 5~10 min session. But I let players can play the demo as much as they want, in that way, I could catch how players feel through the whole demo. Everyday I fixed the demo with team again and again so that players could enjoy the game smoother next day. I wish I could post the review of the show soon. The Team I discussed with the team about our productivity and the release window several times, and decided to make the te…
- Chrono Sword will be at BitSummit Let's Go! - 12 July 2023
Hello, Time Travelers! Hope you all doing well :D Chrono Sword will be exhibited at BitSummit 2023, an indie game festival held in Kyoto, Japan. It will take place from 7/14(Fri) to 7/16(Sun) JST. Come visit and play our newest demo! Play the newest demo on SteamDeck After being back from PAX EAST, We've been working on more balanced colors and details. Come check and see if it has improved! (messed balance and details in PAX demo VS recent screenshot) and most of all...Build for SteamDeck! You will play our newest demo on this gorgeous SteamDeck :D We'll wait for you, let's meet at Kyoto! More about BitSummit Let's Go!(Website) Check out our booth on Miyako Messe - 21c Ducks Booth #DV-74 Join our Official Discord Server!
- Reviewing PAX EAST 2023 - 28 April 2023
Hi, dear Time Travelers! This is David, the head of 21st century Ducks. A month ago, my team attended PAX EAST 2023 and had great time in Boston! PAX EAST is one of the largest game shows in the world, an event where gamers and devs communicate without concern about the award or business. Back in the time, it's been 7 years since I exhibited my prev game - Super Pixel Racers at PAX EAST. I felt quite new and refreshing to be back in Boston with my new project, Chrono Sword. Now I'm already back to Korea and continuing my dev days but I think it's good time to review on PAX EAST 2023, what I experienced and how I felt. It goes back to... One day in Feb, The team were having very busy time with dev, meetings, contracts, and pile of paperworks. It was suddenly started by my silly words as usual. I was like, "By the way, we go PAX next month, right?" "Jeez, we only got one month left!?" "Ye…
- Getting ready for coming up PAX EAST! - 21 March 2023
Hello, time travelers! Hope y'all doing well! As we've spoken that we'll join in PAX East on Kickstarter, we thought it'd be a good timing to tell you guys how the things going on :D Banner's ready! Goods are good to go! We made a giant banner of our game so that everyone can notice our booth from far away XD Also, we made some fancy goods too! And most of all...our NEWEST Play Demo! What happened here? You'll gonna follow the tracks of shattered time. What will be waiting for you at the end? Let's meet at Boston! We look forward to see you guys at PAX EAST! Until then...safe travel, young knight! More about PAX EAST(Website) Check out our booth on Expo Hall - 21c Ducks Booth #21085 Join our Official Discord Server!
