{"rewrite":{"id":"r_fb7fb7454d8b5c3fe0974be3","clusterId":"c_c525cab79aa27a23d2fdefa6","slug":"japanese-swordsmith-sim-announced-by-sense-share-for-pc","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Japanese Swordsmith Sim Announced by SENSE SHARE for PC","summary":"Developer SENSE SHARE opened the Steam store page for Japanese Swordsmith on August 13. The simulation puts players in the role of a swordsmith in Kyoto during the Bakumatsu period, working through the full process of forging a katana, from preparing charcoal to final sharpening and designing the handle and guard. The game supports Japanese text and is planned for PC via Steam.","whyItMatters":"The announcement positions the game as a hardcore, step-by-step simulation of traditional Japanese sword making, with each stage from charcoal preparation to quenching represented as interactive tasks.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe Steam store page for Japanese Swordsmith went live on August 13, revealing a simulation that walks players through the entire katana forging process. The game begins with cutting and shaping the charcoal used for heating, then moves through water reduction and small splitting to select quality steel from the tamahagane.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlayers then fold and hammer the steel to remove impurities and even out carbon content, wrap the softer core iron in harder skin steel, and shape the blade through stretching and fire forging. The final steps include applying clay to create the temper line, quenching, sharpening, and designing the handle and guard.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe store page and press materials describe the game as hardcore, suggesting that producing a high-quality blade will require careful attention. The interface appears to include windows showing thickness and shape as guides. Players can also freely arrange the layout of their forge and materials.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"SENSE SHARE announced Japanese Swordsmith, a hardcore katana forging sim set in Bakumatsu-era Kyoto. Steam page is live, PC release planned. https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260815-460305/","twitterPost":"SENSE SHARE's Japanese Swordsmith sim puts you in a Bakumatsu-era forge, from charcoal prep to quenching. Steam page is up, PC release planned. https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260815-460305/","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"SENSE SHARE opened the Steam page for Japanese Swordsmith, a simulation of traditional katana forging set in Bakumatsu-era Kyoto. The game covers every step from charcoal preparation to quenching and sharpening, and lets players arrange their forge layout. A PC release is planned.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Automaton\",\"url\":\"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260815-460305/\",\"title\":\"\\\"ハードコア\\\"日本刀制作シミュレーション『刀鍛冶 / Japanese Swordsmith』発表。自分だけの\\\"一振り\\\"をひとつひとつ作り出す、職人芸追体験シム\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4592,"outputTokens":626,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1786757641,"createdAt":"2026-08-15T01:31:20.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-08-15T01:31:44.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-15T01:31:20.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_c525cab79aa27a23d2fdefa6","canonicalTitle":"“ハードコア”日本刀制作シミュレーション『刀鍛冶 / Japanese Swordsmith』発表。自分だけの“一振り”をひとつひとつ作り出す、職人芸追体験シム","representativeArticleId":"a_c90c7d523e67cb22d3f793e9","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Japanese Swordsmith\"],\"studios\":[\"SENSE SHARE\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-08-15T00:45:51.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-08-15T00:45:51.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-15T01:31:44.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Automaton","url":"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260815-460305/","title":"“ハードコア”日本刀制作シミュレーション『刀鍛冶 / Japanese Swordsmith』発表。自分だけの“一振り”をひとつひとつ作り出す、職人芸追体験シム"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Japanese Swordsmith"],"studios":["SENSE SHARE"],"people":[],"type":"announcement","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}