Blacksmith Master 1.0 Launches November 19 with Master Workers and Siege Machines
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Short answer: Blacksmith Master leaves Early Access and releases as version 1.0 on 19 November 2026. The update adds Master Workers, special staff you can hire once each, and siege machines (ballistas, catapults, cannons and battering rams) as a new top tier of production. The game stays on PC at $19.99.
What’s new in version 1.0
Publisher Hooded Horse and developer Untitled Studio announced the date on 21 September 2026 with a release date trailer. The two headline additions are:
- Master Workers. Each type of master can be hired only once, and each one unlocks something new for their profession. According to the official Steam announcement:
- the Master Blacksmith unlocks siege machines;
- the Master Assistant unlocks tier 3 smelters;
- the Master Scholar adds a fifth upgrade level to every blueprint;
- the Master Miner can find gems while mining.
- Siege machines. Ballistas, catapults, cannons and battering rams become the most advanced products your smithy can make. They are built from several parts, so they are aimed at workshops that already run smoothly.
The game is also available in 16 languages at launch.
Release date, price and platforms
| Version 1.0 | 19 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| In Early Access since | 15 May 2025 |
| Developer | Untitled Studio |
| Publisher | Hooded Horse |
| Platforms | PC (Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store) |
| Price | $19.99 |
The release lands on the same day as Grand Theft Auto VI, which Rockstar has set for 19 November 2026 on consoles.
What changed during Early Access
Since Early Access began, updates have added coin minting, rebalanced progression and worker salaries, and rebuilt the staff menu and the mastery tree for worker skills.
Should you buy it?
The price stays at $19.99 for the 1.0 launch. For what players and critics think of the game so far, read our Blacksmith Master review.
Sources
- Steam news: Blacksmith Master 1.0 Releases November 19, 2026
- Worthplaying: Blacksmith Master leaving Early Access
- Gamesfinity: Blacksmith Master leaves Early Access November 19
- Steam store page for Blacksmith Master
- PCGamesN: GTA 6 release date
Last checked against sources: 10 November 2026.
