- Developer's Note #50: Thank You for Playing the Closed Battle Beta! - 8 September 2026
Hello, this is the 213℉ development team. Thank you for taking part in the Closed Battle Beta! It's been a long wait since we first announced the game, and we're glad we could finally put TSURUGIHIME in your hands. The test only covered a slice of the combat fundamentals, but a lot of you showed up for it — and, more importantly, left us a lot of comments. We read them throughout the test period, and they shaped how we decided what to update. Thanks to all of you, we think the combat came out better for it. (At least, that's how it feels from our side — we'd love to hear it straight from the people who actually played!) Right now there isn't much we can say beyond thank you, but we want to put this experience to work in development, to do justice to everyone who helped us out. For those curious, here are a few numbers from the test: Test period (JST): August 25 (Tue) 12:00 – September 6…
- Developer's Note #49: Applications for the Closed Battle Beta Test Are Now Open - 17 August 2026
Hello, this is the 213℉ development team. Thank you for waiting! The Closed Battle Beta Test is finally open for applications! Details are available on the official TSURUGIHIME Discord server, so please check here for more information! https://discord.com/invite/hSC8dgfkaz We are also reposting the developer preview video of the Closed Battle Beta Test build that we streamed on YouTube recently. If you haven't watched it yet, please be sure to check it out! From here, we'd like to introduce the player actions and gameplay tips available during the Closed Battle Beta Test. This section is primarily intended for those participating in the test, so we'll be going into quite a bit of detail. It should also give you a good idea of what the battles are like, so we hope you'll find it useful! Please note that the buttons used will vary depending on your gamepad and key configuration, so here w…
- Developer's Note #48: Preparing for the Closed Battle Beta Test - 29 July 2026
Hello, this is the 213℉ development team. Today, we'd like to share a brief development update. We are currently preparing for the Closed Battle Beta Test. If everything goes smoothly, we expect to begin the test in early August. We'll announce the exact schedule and full details as soon as they're finalized! Joining the official TSURUGIHIME Discord server is required to participate in the Closed Battle Beta Test. Even if you don't plan to join the test, we'd be happy to have you in the community! https://discord.com/invite/hSC8dgfkaz Ahead of the Closed Battle Beta Test, we recently held a developer livestream on YouTube, where we played the current test build and shared commentary on its development. You can watch the archived stream through the link above. During the stream, we answered questions from viewers in the comments. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to…
- Developer's Note #47: Game System Overview - TSURUGI - 8 July 2026
Hello, this is the 213℉ development team. First, here's a quick development update! Our team is currently preparing for the closed Battle Beta Test. If all goes according to plan, we're aiming to launch it by the end of July. We'll announce the exact schedule and full details as soon as they're finalized. Joining the official TSURUGIHIME Discord server is required to participate in the closed Battle Beta Test. Even if you don't plan to join the test, we'd love to have you in the community! https://discord.com/invite/hSC8dgfkaz Following Developer's Note #46, we'd like to continue introducing one of TSURUGIHIME's core gameplay systems. This time, we're focusing on the TSURUGI—the very power that gives the game its name. In TSURUGIHIME, the TSURUGI is a special power. It plays a vital role not only in battle, but throughout the game's progression as well. Let's take a closer look. TSURUGI…
- Developer's Note #46: Game System Overview - Game Progression - 12 May 2026
Hello, this is the 213℉ development team. Have you joined the official TSURUGIHIME Discord server yet? As announced in Developer’s Note #45, joining the Discord server is a requirement to participate in the closed Battle Beta Test. We encourage you to join us here, even if you do not plan to take part in the test. https://discord.com/invite/hSC8dgfkaz This time, we would like to introduce one of the core systems of the game: Game Progression. TSURUGIHIME unfolds across 100 days within its world. Each day, players decide how to spend their time. Here is how that flow works. Let’s take a closer look. Players begin by selecting a destination from the world map. The screen shown here represents an early-game state, where only a limited number of locations are available. As the story progresses, more areas gradually open up. After choosing a destination, you move to a detailed area map. The…
- [Announcement] 213℉ Steam Creator Page Updated! - 26 April 2026
Hello, this is the 213℉ development team. On Saturday, April 25, we officially announced our new roguelite card game, LUNAR PULSE, developed by 213℉. A trailer introducing the game is now available, so be sure to check it out! Along with the announcement, we have also updated the 213℉ creator page on Steam. https://store.steampowered.com/developer/fahrenheit213 LUNAR PULSE is being developed by a separate team from TSURUGIHIME. We’d truly appreciate your support for both titles—please consider adding them to your Wishlist. We’ve also launched an official 213℉ account on Weibo. https://weibo.com/u/9159442036 It’s just getting started, but we’ll be sharing updates there as well. We’d be grateful if you could follow us. Each of our development teams is working passionately on their respective titles. We would greatly appreciate your support for all games created by 213℉, including the alre…
- [Developer’s Note #45] A Quick Project Update (with Announcements) - 13 April 2026
Hello, this is the 213℉ development team. It has been a little while since our last update, so today we would like to share three quick topics to catch you up on what we have been working on. Topic 1: A new interview is now live! https://finalweapon.net/2026/03/13/interview-tsurugihime-director-yosuke-shiokawa-development-fgo-kingdom-hearts/ An interview with TSURUGIHIME director Yosuke Shiokawa has been published on Final Weapon. This may actually be the first interview focused on TSURUGIHIME. It also includes details that have only been shared there, so please check it out. Topic 2: We are planning a closed beta test! https://finalweapon.net/2026/03/13/tsurugihime-closed-beta-test-exclusive-announcement/ As also mentioned in the Final Weapon interview, we are currently preparing for a closed beta test. This test is planned as a battle-focused build centered purely on the action, witho…
- [Developer’s Note #44] Fighting with the Third Style - 26 February 2026
Hello, this is the 213℉ development team. In our previous two updates, we introduced Arche’s third style. This time, we would like to showcase part of its battle action. Switching fighting styles does not only change her appearance—it completely transforms her battle actions as well. The defining feature of the third style is, above all, the number of hits. While other styles focus on three- or four-hit combos, the third style centers around five-hit chains. The weapons that follow Arche also change with each style. In the third style, the attacks are designed to cover a wide area across both sides of the screen. One of the core features of this game’s combat is crafting combos. By combining attacks at the timing and with the techniques of your choice, you can create and extend your own combo sequences. Each fighting style offers a distinctly different way to play. That is the essence o…
- [Developer’s Note #43] The Making of the Third Style - 12 January 2026
Hello, this is the 213℉ development team. Now that 2026 has begun, development has shifted into higher gear as we move steadily toward release. We’ve also launched the official TSURUGIHIME Discord server, where we’d love to chat with you about anything—from casual talk to specific questions about the game. https://discord.gg/hSC8dgfkaz Please feel free to join us! This time, we’d like to introduce the development process behind Arche’s third style, which we briefly mentioned in Developer’s Note #40. Here is Arche’s third style once again. Not only the weapon itself, but many elements of her appearance are uniquely designed specifically for this style. We’ll walk you through how the design by character designer KUROBOSHI KOUHAKU is refined and brought to life inside the game. In addition to her outfit, we also design a wide range of facial expressions to convey different emotions. The ch…
- [Developer’s Note #42] New updates announced!! - 10 December 2025
Hello, this is the 213℉ development team. Have you had a chance to watch the new gameplay video we released on Saturday, November 29? In this showcase, we introduced a variety of new elements: Arche’s new combat style, new music, new key visuals, the gameplay cycle leading toward the final battle on Day 100, and the power of the tsurugi that rewrites fate. Which part caught your attention the most? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments! And most importantly—we officially announced our goal of releasing TSURUGIHIME in Early Access in 2026! The development of TSURUGIHIME is being carried out by a small core team of fewer than ten people, supported by many talented contributors. We’re doing everything we can to deliver a playable experience to you sometime in 2026.(And yes—we haven’t forgotten about the demo!) From here on, we plan to share more concrete updates on our developmen…
- [Developer’s Note #41] Sharing the latest updates ahead of time!! - 27 November 2025
Hello, this is the 213℉ development team. As a reminder, TSURUGIHIME will be making its first-ever gameplay reveal during INDIE Live Expo 2025.11.29 on Saturday, November 29! Before the broadcast, we wanted to share a small preview exclusively with those who have been following our Developer’s Notes. Just a tiny glimpse… but a meaningful one! A message floating on the screen: “Day 3.” A key part of the 100-day gameplay system is finally coming into view. In a dreamlike space where petals drift through the air, Tsurugi appear in Arche’s hands. What does this moment represent? A flash of light slices through the world—cutting not only the scene, but even the screen itself. What on earth is happening? The answer awaits in the show: https://indie.live-expo.games/en/ Thank you again for reading to the end. Please remember to add the game to your Wishlist! We’ll continue sharing the latest up…
- [Notice] Exhibit at INDIE Live Expo 2025.11.29!! - 21 November 2025
Hello, this is the 213℉ development team. We are excited to share that TSURUGIHIME will appear in "INDIE Live Expo 2025.11.29", one of the world’s largest indie game showcase programs! And that means… We will be unveiling the very first new footage of TSURUGIHIME! The program will feature brand-new updates, including never-before-seen gameplay. We hope you will tune in and enjoy the latest information in real time! You can find details about the program here: https://indie.live-expo.games/en/ We will continue to share updates here on this News page leading up to the broadcast. Please add the game to your Wishlist and stay tuned! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2220860/ 213℉ Steam creator page https://store.steampowered.com/developer/fahrenheit213 213℉ official X (formerly Twitter) https://x.com/Fahrenheit_213 213℉ official YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChwxafZKDH79…
- [Developer's Note #40] The Third Style - 22 October 2025
Hello, this is the 213℉ development team. Do you remember? In TSURUGIHIME, our protagonist Arche possesses not only the ability to grow her “sword styles” as she develops, but also another major ability. That’s right— "Change of Style!" During battle, she can switch styles in real time and fight in completely different ways—like this! As you’ve seen, we’ve already introduced two styles so far. One features a single-handed sword, and the other wields a long katana. And now, we’re revealing the third style for the first time—alongside a brand-new illustration designed by KUROBOSHI KOUHAKU! The third style introduces dual-wield combat for the first time—using throwing weapons! Not only are the weapons different, but Arche’s outfit color and hairstyle also change, giving each style its own distinct personality. Be sure to compare the new look with her previous styles! In every style, Arche’…
- [Developer’s Note #39] What Threats Lurk in This World? - 3 October 2025
Hello, this is the 213℉ development team. It’s been a while since our last update. Toward the end of the year, we’ve been focusing our efforts on preparing a larger update to share with you all. (Though that work isn’t finished just yet!!) So far we’ve only shown a small part of TSURUGIHIME, but whenever we meet players at events these days, we often hear things like: “I’m really looking forward to it!” “When’s the next update?” “Is it coming out soon?” We’re pushing ahead with development to live up to those expectations, and we’ll be back here again soon with more update news. Now then, let’s get to today’s topic. In previous Developer’s Notes, we introduced Arche, our protagonist, and the six rival Tsurugi wielders. This time, let’s turn to the beings that oppose them and threaten the world. They are called “Kugutsu.” Figures that look human. Ones armed with weapons. Ones with forms…
- [Developer’s Note #38] The Enigmatic Girl. - 15 July 2025
Hello, this is the 213℉ development team. Continuing our series of character features from TSURUGIHIME, we are proud to present another central figure in the story—accompanied by a brand-new illustration by KUROBOSHI KOUHAKU. This time, we focus on a mysterious girl who keeps her face hidden beneath a hood—Bouquet Flowerlessgarden. Enjoy a glimpse into her daily life! She can sleep anytime, anywhere. Literally, time and place don’t seem to matter. If danger approaches, she reacts instantly. Her skills as a Tsurugi wielder are beyond question. If something catches her attention, she can’t help but speak to it. Even if it’s clearly something that can’t talk back. She raises her hand toward the sky. What is she reaching for? What did you think of Bouquet’s everyday life before the tournament? Mysterious and unpredictable, what kind of clash awaits between her and our protagonist, Arche? We…
- [Developer’s Note #37] What Her Eyes Reveal. - 11 June 2025
Hello, this is the 213℉ development team. Continuing our series of character highlights from TSURUGIHIME, we are excited to introduce another key figure from the story, brought to life through exclusive artwork by KUROBOSHI KOUHAKU. This time, we're focusing on Zeusix XIII—a mysterious girl with strong ties to the world of medicine. Enjoy a glimpse into her daily life! A focused gaze, lost in medical records. Her patients never stop coming. A quiet, watchful gaze. She monitors the condition of a precious patient from the shadows. A determined gaze. She shows no hesitation in wielding her power as a Tsurugi wielder. A confused gaze. What goes through her mind as she looks down at her blood-stained hands? What did you think of Zeusix's life before the tournament? What kind of battle will unfold when she finally faces off with Arche? More about these characters will be revealed, so please…
- [Developer’s Note #36] Two Faces of Responsibility. - 20 May 2025
Hello, this is the 213℉ development team. We've been introducing key characters from TSURUGIHIME through exclusive illustrations by KUROBOSHI KOUHAKU. Now we're halfway through presenting the rivals of our protagonist. This time, let's meet a girl with two distinct sides—Eurydia von Valhallaheart. Enjoy a glimpse into her daily life! Her duty as a Tsurugi wielder: Only they can protect the people from looming threats. Her obligation as a defender of her nation: Even if not directly tasked, she cannot stand idly by. Her responsibility as a ruler: Even if placed upon her throne, she cannot abandon her post. Her fleeting freedom as just a girl: Rare moments of rest are her only solace. What did you think about Eurydia’s daily life before the tournament? Stay tuned as we reveal more about how she will cross paths with Arche. We'll continue to introduce characters through special illustratio…
- [Announcement] 213℉ Steam Creator Page Updated! - 13 May 2025
Hello! This is the 213℉ development team. On Sunday, April 13, we announced our brand-new horror adventure game, "DO NOT PLAY"! We've prepared a video showcasing what the game is all about, so please check it out! In conjunction with this announcement, we've also updated our 213℉ Steam Creator Page: https://store.steampowered.com/developer/fahrenheit213 We're sharing the latest updates about our new titles here, so please follow us! We'd greatly appreciate your support by adding both "TSURUGIHIME," currently in active development, and "DO NOT PLAY," handled by a different dedicated team, to your wishlist. All our teams are hard at work bringing you unique experiences! Including our previously released "Murder Mystery Paradox: Fifteen Years of Summer," we hope you continue to support and enjoy the games developed by 213℉! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2220860/ https://store.steampow…
- [Announcement] Original Postcards Giveaway at Tokyo Game Dungeon 8! - 29 April 2025
Hello! We're the 213℉ development team. We'll be handing out original TSURUGIHIME postcards at the Tokyo Game Dungeon 8 event, held in Tokyo on Sunday, May 4, 2025! (Note: There will be no demo available at this event. Sorry!) If you're attending Tokyo Game Dungeon 8, be sure to stop by the 213℉ booth ! Quantities are limited, so don't miss out! Event details here: https://tokyogamedungeon.com/ Additionally, an exclusive signed illustration by KUROBOSHI KOUHAKU will welcome you at our booth! Don't forget to add TSURUGIHIME to your Wishlist! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2220860/ 213℉ Steam creator page https://store.steampowered.com/developer/fahrenheit213 213℉ official X (formerly Twitter) https://x.com/Fahrenheit_213 213℉ official YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChwxafZKDH798SJ5RhaxV6A 213℉ official bilibili https://space.bilibili.com/3546583687760217
- [Developer's Note #35] A Star of Hope. - 16 April 2025
Hello, this is the 213℉ development team. Once again, we’re excited to introduce a key character from the story of TSURUGIHIME, alongside a brand-new illustration drawn by KUROBOSHI KOUHAKU! This time, we present a girl clad in military uniform: Farfrost LunaFilleigh. Please enjoy these illustrations offering a glimpse into her everyday life! A sparring match. With nothing but a wooden sword, she knocks down towering men wielding deadly weapons. Center of attention. Curious eyes are drawn to the girl rumored to be a miracle. A stray cat. In the pouring rain, she instinctively reaches out—and their eyes meet. Torment. Frightened by something, mourning something—this side of her is shown to no one. What did you think of this brief moment from Farfrost’s everyday life, before she enters the tournament? What kind of battle will unfold between her and the protagonist Arche? We’ll continue to…
