ShapeHero Factory News

Hello everyone!
Hoping you are enjoying the latest update as much as we do😆

To celebrate our very first major update, we opened a new Discord channel "Major Update!"
where we can share screenshots and videos showcasing the new features of the game!😆
You can post the scenes such as battles against new bosses or attempts in challenge mode⭐️
Also, we are thrilled to announce another campaign currently running in this channel!


Share either screenshots or videos on channel "Major Update!"
and receive an exclusive Discord role #Minion's First Major Update✨

Also, 5 winners will be randomly selected from those who have received the role,
and they will receive a set of original Patch and a Button badge as a prize🎁



[h2]　　　　　　　　🔽Join Discord HERE🔽[/h2]
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[h3]■Campaign ends[/h3]
Monday, March 17th, 11:59 PM JST

[h3]■Prizes[/h3]

• Discord role “Minion's First Major Update” (all applicants)
  
• Set of original patch and button badge (5 winners)
  

[h2]Terms and Conditions of Application[/h2]

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1. Join the official Asobism Discord server (https://discord.gg/QSvU8ggv55)
   
2. Play “ShapeHero Factory” v.0.9.0 on February 28, 2025, take a screenshot or a video related to the update, and post them on the channel “#MajorUpdate!”
   

*Please note that a Discord account is required for this campaign. Be sure to follow the specified application method and conditions.
*The official Asobism Discord server is available only in English and Japanese.

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• All applicants: exclusive Discord role “#Minion's first Major Update” (hereinafter referred to as “the role”)
  
• Five winners randomly selected from above: Set of the original patch and button badge (hereinafter referred to as “Goods”)
  

All applicants applying to a campaign ""Experience the Latest Update!"" (hereinafter referred to as “the Campaign”) must adhere to the application guidelines. If you are under the age of legal majority in your country or region, please obtain the consent of your parent or guardian before applying for this campaign.
By entering this campaign, you will be deemed to have agreed to these application guidelines and to have obtained the consent of your parent or guardian.

The conditions for application are as follows. Those who fulfill all the conditions will be eligible for the prize distribution and drawing.

1. You must be a member of the official Asobism Discord server (https://discord.gg/QSvU8ggv55).
   
2. You must follow the instructions in the section: “How to Apply.”
   
3. You must be able to communicate in either English or Japanese.
   

• The cost of applying for this campaign shall be borne by the applicant.
  
• The right to receive the prize cannot be transferred or lent to a third party, regardless of whether it is paid or unpaid. Application for the purpose of resale or sale on auction sites, etc., will not be accepted.
  
• Please ensure that you adhere to Discord's Terms of Service (https://discord.com/terms) when submitting your application.
  
• If you are selected as a duplicate winner, please notify us immediately by sending a message to the DM from Asobism staff who notified you of your selection. If you are found to be a duplicate winner without notifying us, your entry to this campaign and all future campaigns may be invalidated.
  

The applications will be disqualified from the lottery in the following circumstances.

• If the applicant or the user invited by the applicant has left Asobism official Discord server by the end of the campaign.
  
• If there is a possibility that the number of invited users has been increased maliciously by using multiple Discord accounts.
  
• Any other cases that Asobism deems inappropriate.
  

In the following cases, the winner will be deemed to have declined to accept the prize.

• The user leaves Asobism official Discord server before the prize is sent.
  
• The user does not reply to the DM within 3 days from the date of the notification (including the failure of delivery or delay of the DM due to the communication environment, etc.)
  
• The user's privacy settings prevent receiving the DM sent from Asobism staff
  
• (you can adjust the settings from the “Privacy Settings”).
  
• The user's Discord account information is edited before sending the prizes.
  
• Other circumstances that prevent Asobism staff from contacting the user.
  
• Other circumstances that Asobism deems fraudulent, and may cause a lack of equality in the operation of the campaign.
  

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• Winners will be selected by a random drawing.
  
• Only one application per account will be accepted.
  
• We will not be able to respond to inquiries regarding the result.
  

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The winners will be notified by DM on Discord from Asobism's official account.

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By the end of March 2025
Please note that there may be a delay in the distribution of prizes due to unavoidable circumstances.


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Applicants' personal information will be handled in accordance with the “Privacy Policy” stated on the official website. In this case, the information will not be used for the purposes stated in Article 1, Items 1 and 2 of the “Handling of Personal Information,” but only for notifying the results of the drawing, distributing the prizes, and responding to inquiries regarding this campaign, and all information will be discarded after a reasonable period has passed since the prizes are sent.
For the privacy policy, please click HERE


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The Company reserves the right to change, suspend, or discontinue this campaign at its discretion. We will not be held responsible for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuation, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence on our part.
We will not be held responsible for any damage caused by the operating environment of Discord and related applications in connection with the application of this campaign.

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We reserve the right to change the application guidelines without prior notice if we deem it necessary.
This campaign is not related to Discord or Discord Inc.
We are not responsible for any restrictions or freezing of Discord accounts resulting from submissions to this campaign.

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Prizes will be distributed and shipped to the winners in the following manner.

1. Roles will be awarded sequentially after March 18th.
   
2. DM will be sent to the winners using the direct message (hereinafter referred to as “DM”) function of Discord to notify them of their winners.
   
3. In accordance with the contents of the winning notification DM, please fill out the necessary information for prize shipment and send a reply DM within 3 days from the date of receiving the notification DM.
   
4. Prizes will be distributed and shipped after the information in the reply DM has been confirmed.
   

In the following cases, the winner will be deemed to have declined to receive the prize.

1. If the winner leaves Asobism official Discord server before the prizes are distributed or shipped.
   
2. When the reply to the DM is not confirmed within 3 days from the date of sending the prize notification DM (including non-delivery or delay of DM due to communication environment, etc.)
   
3. If you are unable to receive direct messages due to reasons such as turning off the DM field in your privacy settings (you can adjust them from “Privacy Settings”).
   
4. If you have changed your Discord account information before the prizes are sent or shipped.
   
5. If Asobism official Discord account does not receive a reply by the deadline.
   
6. When the prize distribution or shipping address is incomplete.
   

If you have not received your prize within 2 months from the date of the DM reply, please let us know via DM.
The shipping address for the goods shall be the winner's own address. For delivery outside Japan, small packages (airmail) from Japan Post will be used.

In the following cases, the prize will be invalidated.
(1) If it is confirmed after the notification that the prize has been won that the delivery address is in a country or region with restrictions on the handling of Japan Post's small packages (airmail).
(2) If the prize is returned to us for any reason after the prize has been shipped.

In the unlikely event that sales tax and customs duties are imposed on the prize recipient (winner), we will notify the recipient of the amount via DM before delivery.
The right to receive prizes, whether paid or unpaid, may not be transferred or lent to a third party. Reselling, auctioning, or selling the prizes on auction sites is prohibited.

• Role: Distributed sequentially after March 18, 2025
  
• Goods: Around April 2025 (scheduled)
  

* Please note that there may be a delay in distribution due to unavoidable circumstances.

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Applicants' personal information will be handled in accordance with the “Privacy Policy” stated on the official website. In this case, the information will not be used for the purposes stated in Article 1, Items 1 and 2 of the “Handling of Personal Information,” but only for notifying the results of the drawing, distributing the prizes, and responding to inquiries regarding this campaign, and all information will be discarded after a reasonable period has passed since the prizes are sent.
For the privacy policy, please click HERE


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The Company reserves the right to change, suspend, or discontinue this campaign at its discretion. We will not be held responsible for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuation, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence on our part.
We will not be held responsible for any damage caused by the operating environment of Discord and related applications in connection with the application of this campaign.

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We reserve the right to change the application guidelines without prior notice if we deem it necessary.
This campaign is not related to Discord or Discord Inc.
We are not responsible for any restrictions or freezing of Discord accounts resulting from submissions to this campaign.

Updated to v0.9.0
The major version has finally gone up a notch!
This time, we've added three new bosses and introduced a brand-new game mode.

Challenge Mode offers a different set of rules compared to the usual gameplay, giving you a fresh way to enjoy the game. We hope you'll give it a try.
We've also improved the ink-related mechanics based on your feedback, addressing many of the concerns you've raised.

We'll continue making improvements based on your voice, so please keep the feedback coming. Thanks for your continued support.

[Added]
・Added new bosses to Stage 1: "Naga" and "Gladius."
・Added new boss to Stage 2: "Golem."


・Added Challenge Mode.
　-Added new Challenge: "Cramped Scroll" and "All-Out Brawl."


・Added new research trees: "Development of White Ink" and "Pipe Infrastructure."


・Added an "Inventory" button to view the list of owned equipment. (Shortcut settings are also available.)
・Added a button to save factory screenshots in the play record.
　-Once saved, they can be viewed in the play log, just like in the previous version.
・In the Field Guide, the conditions for obtaining relics and research trees with prerequisites have been added.

[Adjustment]
・The mechanics of ink-related equipment have been overhauled.
　-The operation of ink-related equipment, such as the Mixer, has been changed to be more intuitive than before.
　-Additionally, we have added effects for ink shortages and detailed information about the equipment.
・Adjusted the production speed of several ink-related equipment upwards and made minor adjustments to the content of the research tree.
　-Improved the Ink Engine.(The initial dropper now allows up to three Ink Engines to operate per unit.)
　-Adjusted the initial Ink Conversion Efficiency of the Mixer. (70% → 50%)
・Adjusted the mechanism of the Inserter so that it can now directly input and output to production facilities.
　-As a test implementation, there are conditions on the input/output positions.
・Adjusted the specifications of Ascension 5 "Mini-bosses will be added to boss fights."
　-In line with the increase in bosses, the system has been updated from randomly selecting one to selecting a Named from the route.
・Adjusted the Hero added to the Field Guide to be always visible in the Hero Tree as well.
・Adjusted the event on the Incursion Route to display the amount of resources gained.
・Adjusted several unclear text displays.

[Bug Fixes]
・Fixed an issue where heroes would get stuck when sent from two directions to the four corners of the portal.
・Fixed an issue where the conveyor would stop when placed next to the Minion Snack Shack.
・Fixed an issue where the shortcut for the Palette Tab would not work.

Hello everyone!
Today we're here to announce a new Discord campaign running right now!

[h3]Invite your friends to join our Discord server and receive a Nitro! 🎁[/h3]

10 winners randomly selected from those who invite friends to this server
will receive a 1-month Nitro⭐️

Additionally, another 10 winners from among the newcomers who join the server during this period will also receive a 1-month Nitro✨

[h2]　　　　　　　　🔽Join Discord HERE🔽[/h2]
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Event ends: Monday, March 17th, 11:59 PM JST

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[h3]⭐️Issue your exclusive invitation link⭐️[/h3]

1. Enter “/invites” on the campaign channel #friends_campaign
   
2. Select “member” displayed above the posting space
   
3. Select your account from the list of accounts displayed
   
4. Post it to the channel as it is
   
5. Copy your invitation link
   

　↑This post should pop up if you type in the command in the above method.
　Please note that only an invitation through the link generated by the bot ""MEE6"" is
　eligible for application!

[h3]⭐️Invite your friends⭐️[/h3]

1. Share your own invitation link issued in the above procedure with the person you want to invite to the official Asobism Discord server
   
2. The person who has been invited joins the server via the link
   

[h2]⚠️Cautions⚠️[/h2]

This campaign is open to applicants who invite friends through an invitation link generated by the command “/invites” from a Discord bot “MEE6.” Please be aware that friend invitations using the official Discord invitation link are not eligible for this campaign.

The applications will be disqualified from the lottery in the following circumstances.

• If the applicant or the user invited by the applicant has left Asobism official Discord server by the end of the campaign.
  
• If there is a possibility that the number of invited users has been increased maliciously by using multiple Discord accounts.
  
• Any other cases that Asobism deems inappropriate.
  

In the following cases, the winner will be deemed to have declined to accept the prize.

• The user leaves Asobism official Discord server before the prize is sent.
  
• The user does not reply to the DM within 3 days from the date of the notification (including the failure of delivery or delay of the DM due to the communication environment, etc.)
  
• The user's privacy settings prevent receiving the DM sent from Asobism staff
  
• (you can adjust the settings from the “Privacy Settings”).
  
• The user's Discord account information is edited before sending the prizes.
  
• Other circumstances that prevent Asobism staff from contacting the user.
  
• Other circumstances that Asobism deems fraudulent, and may cause a lack of equality in the operation of the campaign.
  

• The cost of applying for this campaign shall be borne by the applicant.
  
• The right to receive the prize cannot be transferred or lent to a third party, regardless of whether it is paid or unpaid. Application for the purpose of resale or sale on auction sites, etc., will not be accepted.
  
• Please ensure that you adhere to Discord's Terms of Service (https://discord.com/terms) when submitting your application.
  
• If you are selected as a duplicate winner, please notify us immediately by sending a message to the DM from Asobism staff who notified you of your selection. If you are found to be a duplicate winner without notifying us, your entry to this campaign and all future campaigns may be invalidated.
  

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Winners will be selected by a random drawing.
We will not be able to respond to inquiries regarding the result.

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The winners will be notified by DM on Discord from Asobism's official account.


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By the end of March 2025
Please note that there may be a delay in the distribution of prizes due to unavoidable circumstances.


[h3][/h3]
Applicants' personal information will be handled in accordance with the “Privacy Policy” stated on the official website. In this case, the information will not be used for the purposes stated in Article 1, Items 1 and 2 of the “Handling of Personal Information,” but only for notifying the results of the drawing, distributing the prizes, and responding to inquiries regarding this campaign, and all information will be discarded after a reasonable period has passed since the prizes are sent.
For the privacy policy, please click HERE


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The Company reserves the right to change, suspend, or discontinue this campaign at its discretion. We will not be held responsible for any such modification, suspension, or discontinuation, except in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence on our part.
We will not be held responsible for any damage caused by the operating environment of Discord and related applications in connection with the application of this campaign.

[h3][/h3]
We reserve the right to change the application guidelines without prior notice if we deem it necessary.
This campaign is not related to Discord or Discord Inc.
We are not responsible for any restrictions or freezing of Discord accounts resulting from submissions to this campaign.

Hello everyone!

The day we’ve all been waiting for is finally here...
We are excited to announce a long-awaited MAJOR UPDATE🙌🎉

The first update is scheduled for Friday, February 28th JST
Seven more sleepless nights until the reveal
For those of you eager for more details, we are pleased to introduce
three key features of this major update:

[h2]1.Challenge Mode[/h2]
This mode will challenge your strategy to win a battle with the enemies in a set condition!
This mode activates after you complete the Normal mode with both “Minion Master” and
“Spell Master” once each.

Two new challenge contents will be available at this update: "Cramped Scroll" and "All-Out Brawl."

[h3]Cramped Scroll[/h3]
As the name implies, the scroll cannot be expanded during the factory build.
This tests your decision-making skills to build the most effective factory in a limited space!

[h3]All-Out Brawl[/h3]
The battle does not end until either your portal or the enemy force gets wiped out!
All Hero Recipes will be available for selection from the beginning of the battle;
however, one component—the Motif Source—will be available only in limited quantities
at the beginning. Fight your way through battles to earn ◯△⬜︎ Motif Sources in a special
Incursion Route! Understanding the features of each hero becomes more crucial than ever
to conquering challenging enemies with higher status!
*All-out Battle requires players to meet specific conditions to participate,
as the difficulty level is set higher.

[h2]2. New Boss: “Gladius”, “Naga”, “Golem”[/h2]
New Bosses “Gladius”, “Naga”, and “Golem” are soon making their debut to challenge you on your journey!

Rumor has it that "Gladius" wields the blades surrounding it.
"Naga" appears to hatch some sort of egg.
And what exactly does a "Golem" do...?

One moment of gameplay must be worth a thousand words
Try out the newest update and see it for yourself!

[h2]3. New Research Tree & Spell “Sanctuary”[/h2]
We are excited to announce the addition of two new research trees related to pipes!
In addition, we introduce you to a brand new “White Ink”, along with exclusive equipment!
With this new ink, you will be able to produce the 10th spell, "Sanctuary."

We cannot wait to showcase the beautifully finished visual effect of this spell,
which we have been longing to reveal to you all!

In addition to the major updates explained above, other balance adjustments will be made
based on your feedback.

Furthermore, we will continue expanding Challenge Mode content and introducing even more
exciting updates in the future!
Please stay tuned for those as well.

Minions and we look forward to seeing you at the ShapeHero Factory on February 28th JST👍

Hello everyone!

We're here to announce that we are a part of a Steam event
[h3]✨GDC2025 -Made in Japan Collection✨[/h3]


[h3]Date: February 12th 10:00 AM~ 19th 10:00 AM PT[/h3]

This event is designed for all the thriving Japanese games to be witnessed by the world,
and for all the excited indie game lovers to discover their new favorite Japanese games🎉

To commemorate our participation at GDC2025 -Made in Japan Collection,
the game will be on 10% DISCOUNT during the event🙌