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Shujinkou Patch v1.43 Hotfix 3

[h2]Shujinkou Patch v1.43 Hotfix 3[/h2][p]We've got some small bugs addressed and fixed here:[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue that a player encountered with Otogawa's Ishi (#2).[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a writing issue with Tsunako's Ishi (#18).[/p]
  • [p]Fixed missing らりるれろ Kanban pages from the Kanban Menu. These can now be found in Labyrinth 2 where まみむめも can be found.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed pink error screen that may occasionally appear after wrapping up a round of Kotoba Kyuugi.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed pink error screen that may occasionally appear while in the Koukanya due to a glitch relating to the Kazariya shop system.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed issue with Platinum achievements relating for certain Steam players. Please select a save file and enter the game via the "Continue" button in order to notice the fix.[/p]
[p][/p][p]Best,[/p][p]Team @ Rice Games[/p]

Shujinkou Patch v1.43 Hotfix 2

[h2]Shujinkou Patch v1.43 Hotfix 2[/h2][p]We've got some small bugs addressed and fixed here:[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a few typos and improved text found in quests.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed inconsistent level progression for certain Arawasu skills.[/p]
  • [p]Improved some wording for existing tutorials.[/p]
  • [p]Adjusted DLC quest "Big Fluffy Clouds" balancing so that instead of having to fetch 20 quail eggs (Uzura no Tamago), the player only needs to fetch 8 eggs.[/p]
  • [p]Optimizations that have led to a reduced application size by around 200 MB.[/p]
[p][/p][p]We're also honored to have recently been awarded Smart Game of the Year at Digitally Downloaded and ranked #27 in Noisy Pixel's Best Indie Games of 2025![/p]
[p]Smart Game of the Year at Digitally Downloaded[/p]
[p]#27 in Noisy Pixel's Best Indie Games of 2025[/p]
[p][/p][p]https://www.digitallydownloaded.net/2025/12/matts-2025-games-of-the-year.html[/p][p][/p][p]"I always approve of games that are both excellent to play and also educational in some way. That’s part of the reason that I love Civilization so much—over the years it has inspired me to look into all kinds of history. [/p][p]I want to highlight Shujinkou for this too. An indie project driven by the passion of one person, Shujinkou is an excellent dungeon crawler in its own right.[/p][p]But what makes it really noteworthy is that it will help you learn Japanese as well, with the text starting out in English and slowly changing to Japanese as you play on and learn new words. Inspired work."[/p]
[p][/p][p]https://noisypixel.net/top-30-indie-games-2025-noisy-pixel/[/p][p][/p][p]"Shujinkou combines classic dungeon crawling with a Japanese language-learning layer that ties directly into combat without turning the game into homework.[/p][p]Kana-based weaknesses, adjustable UI language options, and optional grammar explanations add real structure to how you approach encounters, and the JRPG side still carries its weight through turn-based strategy, strong music, and a long-form story.[/p][p]It feels like a full RPG first, then a smart learning tool built into the rules."[/p]
[p][/p][p]The 2025 Winter Sale ends soon—don't miss out on a great chance to dive into the world of Shujinkou for a discounted price! ❤️[/p][p][/p][p]Best,[/p][p]Team @ Rice Games[/p]

Steam Winter Sale: Shujinkou is 34% off ($39.59) + Holiday Art! ⛄️

[h2]2025 Steam Winter Sale[/h2][p]The official 2025 Steam Winter Sale is live, and Shujinkou is 34% off for $39.59. This is the biggest sale we've done so far, so if you’ve been waiting for the right time to jump in (or to gift it), this is it 🔥.[/p][p][/p][p]We’re also still riding a wave of gratitude from some recent news: Shujinkou was nominated for "Best Hidden Gem" at the 15th New York Game Awards. We'd like to take a chance once again to thank thousands of players on Steam and other platforms for giving our game a chance and helping spread the word! ❤️ Read more about it here:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]To celebrate the holidays, one of our key Character Artists, Catthy Trinh (Fabula Ultima), made special Christmas art of Kou![/p][p][/p][p]From everyone at Rice Games: Happy Holidays ✨, and thank you so much for making 2025 the most meaningful year ever for Shujinkou and our team.[/p][p][/p][p]If you do end up picking it up during the sale (or keep playing):[/p]
  • [p]A quick Steam review helps more than you’d think 😉[/p]
  • [p]We love seeing screenshots/clips and hearing where you’re at in the journey - whether you post this on our community Discord server, SNS, or through email or Steam forums, we'd love to hear more about some of the fun and challenging experiences you have gone through in Shujinkou![/p]
[p][/p][p]Thanks again, and we hope you have a fun time binging through all the cool games on sale this Steam Winter Sale! ☄️⛄️[/p][p]Team @ Rice Games[/p]

Shujinkou Nominated for “Best Hidden Gem” at the New York Game Awards!

[p]Hey everyone![/p][p]We just got some news we’re genuinely excited (and honestly a bit stunned) to share: Shujinkou has been nominated for "Chumley’s Speakeasy Award for Best Hidden Gem" at the 15th Annual New York Game Awards![/p][p][/p][p]If you’ve played, reviewed, wishlisted, reported bugs, or simply told a friend about the game, thank you. “Hidden Gem” is exactly the kind of recognition that comes from a small & dedicated community helping a game get discovered, and we’re grateful for all of the support we've received on all platforms throughout the year.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We'd also like to say - huge congratulations to all the other nominees as well. It’s an honor to be listed alongside them ❤️‍🔥.[/p][p][/p][p]If you want to check out the nominees list, it’s here:
https://nygamecritics.com/2025/12/15/awards-all-the-15th-new-york-game-awards-nominees-right-here/[/p][p][/p][p]Thanks again for supporting Shujinkou and Rice Games. We’ll share more as we get closer to the show.[/p][p]Team @ Rice Games[/p]

Shujinkou Patch v1.43 Hotfix 1

[h2]Shujinkou Patch v1.43 Hotfix 1[/h2][p]We've got some small bugs addressed and fixed here:[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a rare edge case with ultrawide monitors showing a strange display for certain ultrawide devices starting the game for the first time, as reported by a player here. [/p]
  • [p]Fixed some harmless exceptions causing the pink error screen to at times appear when in the Nation Map, as well as when a Yajuu intercepts a standard enemy encounter.[/p]
  • [p]Various other small fixes and optimizations.[/p]
[p][/p][p]Patch v1.44 is coming soon with dozens of small fixes and a few improvements to performance.[/p][p][/p][p]We're also honored to have recently been ranked #11 in Inverse's Best RPGs of 2025![/p][p]https://www.inverse.com/gaming/best-rpgs-of-the-year[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Team @ Rice Games[/p]