Half Sword release countdown: Exact date and time

Upcoming indie title Half Sword could be one of the most peculiar releases in 2026, and not much time is left for it to go live.

Developed by Half Sword Games, the game was initially delayed at the end of last year. However, it goes live on early access, and you can access it via Steam. This guide will help you keep track of the upcoming launch if you’re interested in trying out the battle simulator.

Half Sword release countdown

Half Sword goes live in early access on Friday, Jan. 30. The date was confirmed earlier this month, and the following countdown will expire once the game goes live.

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The countdown is based on the following timings.

• 9am PT
• 11am CT
• 12pm ET
• 5pm UTC
• 6pm CET

The timings have been obtained from the information available on SteamDB. As of writing, you can wishlist the game on Steam.

Half Sword is an extremely bloody combat simulator that tries to replicate medieval battles. You can participate in various tournaments and use historically accurate weapons. There are plenty of arsenal choices to aid you in your battle against your opponents.

There’s a vast collection of arms that you can craft to use in battle. Defeat all your opponents to become the champion, or die trying. Your control over your gear is based on how it worked in real life.

Survive the battle to gain wealth and buy new equipment. There’s an intricate crafting system as well that allows you to create your own weapons and armor from scratch. You can also choose to bet your earnings if you’re confident enough.

If you’re interested in trying out Half Sword before you buy, a free demo is currently available on Steam.

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The need for Magnetic Accelerators have certainly increased a level or two ever since the Trophy Display project went live in ARC Raiders.

The new project, part of the Headwinds update, requires you to complete five different stages of tasks to get some amazing rewards. Let’s look at how you can find this Epic item from your grind in the wasteland.

Best locations for Magnetic Accelerators in ARC Raiders

Like every crafting material in ARC Raiders, there’s no definite location for the Magnetic Accelerators. However, it’s an Epic-tier loot. While Epic-tier loot can spawn anywhere, you’re expected to find it more in red-colored zones on every map.

One of my favorite locations is the Village POI in Blue Gate. This location has a locked room, and I have received at least three Magnetic Accelerators in the past, and one since the Headwinds update went live. Their exact location inside the locked room is different, so you’ll want to go through every bit of the container.

Another strange, but great spot, appears to be the room right by the elevator at the Testing Annex location on Dam Battlegrounds. This room has three lootable containers, and I have found three Magnetic Accelerators from this room. It’s usually unlocked, but expect to find ARCs since there’s a nearby elevator.

As the Magnetic Accelerator is an Epic-tier loot, you can also play on the maps when the following modifiers are active.

• Harvester
• Matriarch
• Electromagnetic Storm

Playing the Night Raids will also raise your chances of finding a Magnetic Accelerator. However, there will be more hazards that you need to watch out for on your raids.

How to craft Magnetic Accelerators in ARC Raiders

If your luck is poor, you can directly craft Magnetic Accelerators. You’ll need a level 3 Refiner for that. Reaching this point is going to take time (especially if you’re a beginner).

Once you have a level 3 Refiner, you’ll going to need the following materials.

• Two Advanced Mechanical Components
• Two ARC Motion Cores

How to use Magnetic Accelerators in ARC Raiders

You’re going to need at least 10 Magnetic Accelerators to submit to the Trophy Display project. You’ll need them to complete stage 4 of the project. Doing so will get you five Wolfpack grenades, which are immensely useful. You’re also going to come one step closer to finishing the whole project and unlocking the completionist rewards.

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