- Discord Limited Playtest Vol. 2 is NOW LIVE! - 18 September 2026
Get ready to forge your path! ⚒️Smith’s Chronicles is a cozy blacksmith life sim where every creation helps restore a forgotten town.Fresh out of the prestigious Westclover Academy, you receive a letter asking you to return to your hometown of Grandall, a once-thriving town that has slowly fallen into decline. As its newest blacksmith, you’ll forge a new future by rebuilding the town, welcoming fantasy townsfolk, and creating a place where everyone can finally belong.During the playtest, you’ll be able to:Live the fantasy of becoming a blacksmith and rebuilding (part of) a forgotten townCraft tools, equipment, and other meaningful creationsGather ores and resources from the surrounding worldRun your own blacksmith shop and sell your creationsBuild relationships with Grandall TownfolksDecorate your houseShare your feedback directly with the development teamWe’re looking for players who l…
- Smith’s Chronicles Announces a New Logo - 10 September 2026
We are excited to reveal a brand-new logo for Smith’s Chronicles! Redesigned from the ground up, this new look better reflects our game's visual identity, blacksmithing mechanics, and cozy atmosphere. We hope this refreshed design allows us to connect more effectively with fans of the genre.What do you think about our new logo?
- Smith’s Chronicles is participating in the Anime Game Festival 2026! - 8 September 2026
Growing up, anime wasn’t just something we watched; it shaped our imagination, sparked our creativity, and ultimately inspired us to build our own world.That’s why sharing Smith’s Chronicles at Anime Game Festival 2026 feels so special to us. We’re so happy to be here alongside fellow fans and creators who love these stories as much as we do.https://store.steampowered.com/curator/46138335/sale/AnimeGameFestival2026
- Development Log: August 2026 - 31 August 2026
Greetings blacksmiths! Welcome to the development log of Smith’s Chronicles, August 2026 edition. There are plenty of updates and events to share with you.Development UpdatesSmelting System UpdateBased on playtester feedback, many players think smelting is instant, but it is not; you need to wait a bit for it to finish. The smelting timer is now updated with a clearer visual cue, so players can see how much in-game time they need to wait during the smelting process.Cooking Mechanic UpdateBecause you will get so many coals, we figured why not use them for cooking too? Not for ingredients, of course! For fueling your stoveGraphic Setting UpdateWe recognize that gamers have diverse PC and monitor specifications and preferences, so we aim to ensure the broadest possible compatibility. So, we added windowed and fullscreen settings, added resolution settings from 1024 x 768 to 1920 x 1080, VS…
- Thank you for Visiting our booth at BIC 2026! - 21 August 2026
That’s a wrap on BIC 2026! 🥳Massive thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth to try Smith’s Chronicles! Special shoutout to the Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs of Indonesia for their amazing support.See you at the next event!Join our Discord for more https://discord.gg/N2vBaxHhH7
- NEW DISCORD EMOJI ALERT! - 12 August 2026
As a token of appreciation to the members who participated in the playtest and everyone who has joined our Discord server, you can now use special Smith's Chronicles emojis! We’ve also provided animated versions of these emojis for Discord Nitro members, perfect for use on other servers, too! Once again, thank you for your enthusiasm and support! Join our Discord server for more exciting activities! https://discord.gg/N2vBaxHhH7
- Smith's Chronicles is joining Busan Indie Connect Festival 2026! - 7 August 2026
Excited to announce: we’re participating in the Busan Indie Connect Festival 2026! You can check out many indie games from around the world, online and offline!Online Festival: 7 - 28 August 2026https://store.steampowered.com/sale/BICFestival2026Offline Festival: 14 -16 August 2026, Bexco, Busan, South Korea.Visit our offline booth to check out Smith’s Chronicles Demo!
- Playtest Registration is Officially Closed! - 3 August 2026
Playtest Registration is Officially Closed! A huge thank you to everyone who signed up for our playtest. We truly appreciate your time and willingness to help shape Smith's Chronicles. We'll definitely be hosting more playtests in the future, so make sure to join our Discord to stay updated and be among the first to know when the next one goes live.
- Development Log: July 2026 - 31 July 2026
Greeting blacksmith! Welcome to the development log of Smith’s Chronicles, July 2026 edition. There are plenty of development updates and our event we can share with you.Development UpdatesTownfolks Home InteriorHome decoration is often linked to the personality of the person who lives in it. This month, we’re still working on the interior of one of the NPCs, our lovely childhood friend Evelyn's home. New Quest Complete AnimationCompleting quests needs to be satisfying. One aspect to reach that satisfying feeling is animation. We’re adding some animation to the complete quest UI.More Decoration Items for your House InteriorAs we added the decoration feature, we need to add more choices of items to make it worthwhile for players to express their creativity.New Graphic Option SettingsIn this era of memory scarcity, even though our game is not graphically intensive, we added graphics optio…
- Smith’s Chronicles Limited Playtest Is Now Open! - 27 July 2026
Cozy Life Sim Fan, it’s your time to heat the blacksmith furnace!Smith’s Chronicles is a cozy blacksmith life sim where every creation helps restore a forgotten town.Fresh out of the prestigious Westclover Academy, you receive a letter asking you to return to your hometown of Grandall, a once-thriving town that has slowly fallen into decline. As its newest blacksmith, you’ll forge a new future by rebuilding the town, welcoming fantasy townsfolk, and creating a place where everyone can finally belong.During the playtest, you’ll be able to:Live the fantasy of becoming a blacksmith and rebuilding (part of) a forgotten townCraft tools, equipment, and other meaningful creationsGather ores and resources from the surrounding worldRun your own blacksmith shop and sell your creationsShare your feedback directly with the development teamJoin the PlaytestWe’re looking for players who love Cozy Lif…
- Development Log: June 2026 - 29 June 2026
Greeting blacksmith! Welcome to the development log of Smith’s Chronicles, June 2026. There are plenty of development updates and some event attendance we can share with you.Development UpdateNew NPC IllustrationWe want you, the blacksmiths, to feel attached and connected with the townfolks. So we polished their illustrations to make them more expressive, and each of them feels unique.Quest Flow OverhaulGet to blacksmithing action sooner! Based on our early playtesting feedback, we’re improving the pacing of early quest flow. While you’re immersing yourself in the early story of the smith coming back to Grandall, you will experience the early smithing quest more naturally with less friction and time wasted.New Intro SceneTo make you get to know Grandall, Townfolks, and your job as the blacksmith better in the early games, we added more intro scenes to the game.EventsSouth East Asian Gam…
- Smith's Chronicles is Participating in Cozy Job Simulators Sale 2026! - 14 June 2026
We're excited to announce that we're participating in the Cozy Job Simulators Sale 2026! Cozy Job Simulators Sale 2026 celebrates cozy, satisfying, and charming games about everyday jobs. From running shops and serving food to fishing, farming, cleaning, crafting, and restocking, discover cozy games where small tasks turn into oddly satisfying pastimes.Check out many awesome cozy job simulator games in this fest, and don't forget to wishlist Smith's Chronicles!https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45686865/sale/CozyJobs2026
- Smith's Chronicles is Participating in Southeast Asian Games Showcase 2026! - 8 June 2026
Proud to announce that Smith's Chronicles is participating in the Southeast Asian Games Showcase, the biggest digital gaming showcase in Southeast Asia! Check out many great games coming from the SEA region on Steam! Check it out! https://store.steampowered.com/sale/SoutheastAsianGamesShowcase2026
- Development Log: May 2026 - 29 May 2026
Greetings Blacksmith!Welcome to another development log, May 2026 edition. There are plenty of updates we can share with you about the development of Smith’s Chronicles.More BlueprintBlacksmithing games shouldn't just have a super-limited selection of items to craft. So we added more items that you will be able to craft and sell, such as a mortar and pestle and a ring handle.Travelling MerchantNot only townsfolk and regular customers, but you will also sometimes meet travelling merchants who will request a special item from you; they may only purchase items with specific materials, elements, or enchantments. Not only that, but they will also sell you a limited number of items you won't find anywhere else, and you will unlock more items as you build a better relationship with them. But they won’t stay forever, so don’t miss the opportunity when you meet them!DecoratingNot only are we wor…
- Development Log: April 2026 - 28 April 2026
Greetings, Blacksmiths!Welcome to the April 2026 edition of our development logs. We have plenty of game-changing updates to share with you!NPC House InteriorsA home’s decoration often reflects the personality of the person living within it. We are currently designing unique interior layouts for the townspeople of Grandall, ensuring each home feels authentic to its inhabitants. Take a look at some of the early illustrations we are working on!Ore "Mix and Match" Mechanic UpdateIn our previous logs, we introduced the "Mix and Match" material system for crafting. This month, we have implemented significant visual improvements to this mechanic. Mixing and matching materials now has a more tangible impact on your creations:Dynamic Visuals: The material differences between parts are now more pronounced, and we are working on metal gradation.Enchantment Effects: Material-based enchantments now…
- Development Log: March 2026 - 30 March 2026
Greetings, blacksmiths! Welcome to the development log, March 2026 edition. It has been a busy month, and we have plenty of updates to share with you. Let’s go!Polishing Grandall with more plants Green always feels fresh and cozy. That’s why we believe Grandall needs more varieties of plants to make it feel more alive. Here are some bushes, flowers, and other plants that we have developed. We want Grandall to be a comfortable place for you to walk around, as this is an area you will visit frequently.Weather system and natural phenomena You can now enjoy a more immersive experience in Smith’s Chronicles with our latest dynamic weather system. It feels great to mine and gather wood while listening to the sound of rain. Beyond enhancing visuals and gameplay experience, the weather system and natural phenomena also provide additional buffs to the ores you mine for crafting. For example, if…
- Development Log: February 2026 - 27 February 2026
Greetings, Blacksmiths!As February comes to a close, we’re excited to share the progress we’ve made this month. From new craftable gear to deeper town immersion, here’s everything we’ve been working on in Smith’s Chronicles.New Blueprint: HelmetsWe’re expanding the crafting catalog with a new collection of helmets inspired by medieval-era designs. Each piece brings more variety to your workshop and gives you additional options to showcase your craftsmanship. Whether your customers prefer practical protection or something more refined, you’ll now have more ways to meet their needs.More Character Customization OptionsThis month, we’ve added several new customization options, including additional hairstyles and more detailed facial features such as eyes, noses, and lips. These additions allow you to shape a character that truly represents you and your journey as the town’s master smith.NPC…
- Development Log: January 2026 - 30 January 2026
Greetings Blacksmith! Welcome to the end of January. We have a lot to share about our progress in developing Smith’s Chronicles so far, as we implement many new features and improvements.Development UpdatesMix and Match Materials For CraftingTo add more variety to crafting gameplay, you can now choose which materials to combine when crafting tools and weapons. The materials used will affect the item's price, and some customers will request specific materials, so take your time to gather them and make sure you are ready for any request.Creature Animation and BehaviourNow, creatures/monsters will have more expressive animation when attacking, being attacked, and walking. Each monster will also have its own unique behavior, such as roaming a specific area with its group or chasing players for a certain distance.Blacksmith Shop ImprovementsTrendsTo make selling more dynamic, we added the tr…
- Development Log: December 2025 - 3 January 2026
Hello Blacksmith! It is hard to believe that 2025 is almost coming to an end. As usual, we want to share another update from Smith’s Chronicles throughout December 2025. Overall, we explored and tried to implement many exciting features, and we would love to share the results with you all.Development UpdatesOver the past month, our team has been working very hard to add a variety of exciting updates to Smith’s Chronicles. Below are some of the updates we have completed and are ready to share with you.Add New StationIn addition to using the furnace to turn ore into ingots, the anvil to turn ingots into parts, and the assembly table to combine those parts, we also added several new stations to increase the variety of activities you can do. We added a wood processing station to turn wood into wooden parts such as Wood Handle, Wood Plank, and more. We also created a tailor station to proces…
- Smith's Chronicles is participating in Southeast Asia Games Onward 2025! - 12 December 2025
We're excited to share that Smith's Chronicles is participating in Southeast Asia Games Onward 2025! From 12 December to 31 December 2025, our games will be showcased on Steam and Itch.io. Thank you to SEAGamethetic, VirtualSEAsia, Play Prime Show, and Asosiasi Game Indonesia for making this possible! https://store.steampowered.com/curator/40875269-Asosiasi-Game-Indonesia/sale/southeastasiagamesonward2025
