Sengoku Dynasty News

[p][/p][p][/p][p]The next update is ready - and we need beta testers![/p][p][/p][p]We know there’s always room to improve, and the best way to do that is with your help. Join now and try out upcoming features, new content, and more to help us fine-tune the next big version before release. [/p][p][/p][p]If playtesting and giving feedback sounds fun to you, please apply here![/p][p][/p][p]Note: Applicants must have a copy of Sengoku Dynasty[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Minasan, konnichiwa![/p][p][/p][p]You've seen the sneak peeks, and the wait is almost over.[/p][p][/p][h2]The Kanata update goes live on March 12th![/h2][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Update 1.2 expands the world with a brand-new tropical archipelago to explore, full of new enemies, resources, and a new fishing activity. Village progression is deeper than ever with bell tower tiers, unique shrine effects, new kamis, and onsens that boost your character. Alongside this, the update adds major quality-of-life improvements and expanded building customization.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p] If you want a recap of what we've revealed about the update so far, you can check out the previous articles here, here, and here.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for following the sneak peeks so far. The big update is almost here, so stay tuned![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Minasan, konnichiwa![/p][p]Here are more sneak peeks at what’s coming in the next update! This time, we’re focusing on quality-of-life improvements, deeper village life immersion, and more ways to customize your buildings. Let’s take a look at what you can expect.[/p][p] [/p][p][/p][h2]Easier management[/h2][p]Starting with a big one, we have added two of the long-standing requests. The first is that you’ll now be able to sort workplace and population lists, making it much easier to keep track of your villagers. The second one is for you, our console players. You will be able to enjoy fast list navigation using the right stick, and we’ve added sensitivity sliders for better control.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The new auto-assign buttons allow you to quickly assign villagers and refugees to available homes and workplaces. We also added the home-building name to the villager details, so you always know where someone belongs.[/p][p][/p][p]  [/p][h2]Bringing Your Village to Life[/h2][p]We’ve expanded how characters interact with the world to make villages feel more alive and immersive.[/p][p][/p][p]Player characters now play animations while using crafting and production stations, and you can finally sit on decorative furniture. Villagers and your character will also have new voice-over touches like humming, whistling, sighing, and other small sounds that make daily life feel more natural.[/p][p][/p][p]We’ve also added a large number of new sound effects for crafting, gathering, and production stations, along with new animation variations for crafting.[/p][p] [/p][p] [/p][h2]New Exterior Materials[/h2][p]Customization is expanding with new exterior materials for your buildings. You’ll be able to use options like red-painted wooden planks, paper walls, and clay-and-wood mixes to give your village a more distinct look.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We’ve also added new exterior types, especially doors, including simple bamboo doors and solid wooden ones.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]To give you more freedom in creating your own unique villages, we have removed restrictions on exterior styles. That means you can now use an exterior style on any building.[/p][p] [/p][p]We hope you’re excited to shape your villages with these new improvements. And in case you missed our previous sneak peeks, you can read about them here and here.[/p][p][/p][p] [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Minasan, konnichiwa![/p][p][/p][p]You can find Sengoku Dynasty on sale during the just-launched Steam event: European Myths & Legends 2026![/p][p]Head over there now and grab your copy while the discount lasts - the event will end on Thursday, February 3 at 10 a.m. PT / 19:00 CET.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p] [/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Minasan, konnichiwa![/p][p]We are back with more sneak peeks at an upcoming update - and this time, we’ll take a closer look at changes to bell towers, village progression, shrines, and more. Dig into the details below and stay tuned... because there's more to come![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Bell Towers & Village Progression[/h2][p]In the upcoming update, we decided to give you more control over how you plan and grow your settlements, through the heart of the village: the bell tower.[/p][p]You will be able to control your population limits depending on the new bell tower tiers. Upgrades happen one tier at a time, and each new tier will unlock a higher villager cap. This gives you more strategic freedom in expanding your dynasty - whether you build small production outposts or thriving central towns![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]We’ve made crafting alarm bells a little more straightforward. You will be able to craft them by yourself, starting with a basic wooden version available for handcrafting. The abbot will no longer control their supply, meaning he will no longer decide how many villages you can establish. But don't forget about him just yet - you’ll still want to visit him to unlock the highest tiers![/p][p][/p][p]Instead, we’ll introduce a new overall village limit, which grows as your dynasty level increases.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]Shrines[/h2][p]We know shrines are an important part of the culture, and we decided to give them some love and more meaning. Right now, shrines only increase your movement speed. But in the upcoming update, each shrine will have its own unique effect!
We also added two new kamis: Hachiman and Tenjin.[/p][p][/p][h2]Onsen[/h2][p]How wonderful is a bath in an onsen after a long day's work in your village? Your character will find out soon! In order to pull you even deeper into life in old Japan, after taking a bath in an onsen, your character's stamina will be elevated, and health will recover faster.[/p][p][/p][p]We hope you're as excited about the upcoming update as we are - let us know in the discussion![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]