Sharpen your hammers and dust off your spellbooks, because Magic Forge Tycoon has officially locked in a new launch date. The strategic blacksmith simulator from Belgian indie studio Clever Trickster will now release in full on January 13, 2026 on Steam and Steam Deck, instead of its originally planned November Early Access debut.
The price remains unchanged at €11.99, with a 20% launch discount still waiting for players. Instead of a half-forged Early Access version, fans will get a polished Version 1.0 experience right at launch.
And with a brand-new trailer out now, it’s clear the team isn’t just adding polish; they’re cranking the heat of the forge to molten-magic levels.
Why the Delay? A Better Game, Not a Rushed One
Clever Trickster wants Magic Forge Tycoon to hit like a masterfully enchanted warhammer, not a rushed iron dagger. Following player feedback from the demo, the developers chose to refine the experience further.
In a challenging indie climate, especially in French-speaking Belgium, the team says this game represents their studio’s future. Their bet: quality first, survival second.
“We preferred to take the time to refine Magic Forge Tycoon rather than rush it,” says CEO and Game Director Ludovic Mahieu. “Even if it meant being our last stand.”
This isn’t just a game launch; it’s a studio’s do-or-die forge fire.
From Blood-Soaked Bars to Political Blacksmithing
After the satirical bite of Blood Bar Tycoon, Clever Trickster returns with another clever twist: instead of mixing cocktails for vampires, you’re crafting legendary weapons for kingdoms at war.
You play an heir to a legendary smith, floating above the fractured lands of Korendor in an astral forge. What you craft doesn’t just affect your bank account. It shapes alliances, shatters rivalries, and nudges kingdoms toward peace or chaos.
Magic Forge Tycoon is packed with strategic depth, but coated in absurd humor and cheerful art. A colorful game with just enough shadow under the anvil.
Key Gameplay Features
Forge Mastery and Enchantments
- Craft legendary weapons with detailed schematics
- Enchant blades and bows with magical upgrades
- Optimize speed, quality, and design to satisfy royal clients
Upgrade Your Workshop
- Acquire advanced tech and forge expansions
- Unlock rare ingredients and alchemy tools
- Boost production capacity to become Korendor’s top smith
Command the Resource Market
- Buy and sell materials in a dynamic, war-shaped economy
- Predict supply swings and political upheaval
- Stock up or gamble your fortune on market timing
Influence Kingdoms and Conflicts
- Fulfill contracts for rival nations
- Earn Favor Points to unlock political privileges
- Establish trade outposts and gain royal trust
- Shape war, peace, or… very profitable chaos
Magic Forge Tycoon blends cozy crafting with power-broker strategy. Forge steel, stir kingdoms, and laugh at the absurdity of medieval diplomacy.
Developer Passion and Resolve
COO Virginie Maréchal adds that this delay is fueled by passion, not fear:
“We didn’t want a rushed release. This project has been our last stand and proof of resilience. We cannot wait for players to discover it on January 13.”
This is a studio betting everything on craftsmanship, both in-game and in reality.
Wishlist and Stay Connected
For players ready to craft fate in fire and mana:
- Wishlist Magic Forge Tycoon on Steam
Make your hammer proud. On January 13, the forge opens for real.
