🏗 May 2026 – Development Update

May has been a pivotal month for Steam Cities 🔱, as we move beyond visual foundations into full production alignment and campaign preparation. From expanding our creative team to advancing playtesting and logistics, everything is now converging toward Kickstarter readiness 🎯.

3D Development Expansion 🧊

We are excited to welcome Jordan 👋 to Seven Castles Games as our dedicated 3D sculptor 🎨. This marks a major step forward in bringing Steam Cities into the physical world 🌍.

Jordan is now working on high-quality 3D sculpts 🔨 that will be optimized for miniature production and injection molding 🏭. This process ensures that our designs are not only visually striking ✨ but also technically ready for manufacturing ⚙️.

This addition significantly accelerates our ability to move from concept to tangible components 🧩, bringing us closer to delivering a premium tabletop experience 🎲.

Illustration Progress Continues 🖌️

Our illustration team continues to build on April’s strong momentum 📈.

• Ria and Rod 🎨 are actively working on core visual assets, including the main board 🗺️, Law cards ⚖️, and Event cards 🃏.
• These elements are critical for both gameplay clarity ✅ and the visual identity of the Kickstarter campaign 🎬.

The artistic direction remains consistent and highly detailed 🌟, reinforcing the world-building that defines Steam Cities 🏙️.

Playtesting and Expansion Development 🎮

We are continuing our weekly Wednesday playtests 📅, with a strong focus on the new expansion: Iron Strategies ⚔️.

These sessions are helping us:

• Refine gameplay balance and mechanics ⚖️
• Validate new systems introduced in the expansion 🧪
• Gather consistent player feedback to improve overall experience 💬

The expansion is shaping up to add meaningful strategic depth 🧠, and playtesting is proving invaluable in polishing it 🔧.

Kickstarter Preparation 🚀

Behind the scenes, we are now fully engaged in campaign development 📣.

• Structuring both the pre-Kickstarter campaign 🛠️ and the full Kickstarter launch 🎉
• Preparing marketing assets, messaging, and visual presentation 🎨
• Aligning all components—art, gameplay, and production—for a cohesive campaign 🧩

Every step is focused on ensuring that when we launch, Steam Cities is presented as a complete and compelling project 💎.

Shipping Partnership 📦

We are also pleased to announce a partnership with PrimeShip 🚢, who will support us in handling logistics and fulfillment 📬.

This collaboration allows us to:

• Plan efficient global shipping 🌐
• Reduce logistical risks 🛡️
• Ensure a smoother post-campaign delivery process ✅

It’s an important piece of the puzzle as we prepare for scale 📊.

Where We Stand ✅

• 3D sculpting is now underway with dedicated production support 🧊
• Illustration work continues across key gameplay components 🖌️
• Weekly playtesting is actively refining the base game and expansion 🎮
• Kickstarter campaign planning is in full progress 🚀
• Shipping and logistics are being secured with trusted partners 📦

Steam Cities is now transitioning from development into full production readiness 🔄. Each system—art, gameplay, and manufacturing—is coming together to support a strong and confident Kickstarter launch 🎯.

Stay Connected 🌐

sevencastles.games 🏠
Support us in our online store 🛒
Join our Discord for playtests and updates 💬
Patreon 💚 | WhatsApp Channel 📱
Join the Realm 🛡️ | Investor Page 📈

Thank you for being part of this journey 🙏.
— The Seven Castles Games Team 🏰

Share this. Help the cities rise. 🌆✨