ShapeHero Factory News

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.


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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.

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🙌

Updated to v0.8.10

This update primarily focuses on balancing Mythic Beasts and improving convenience. Since Mythic Beasts were generally stronger than Warriors, we have adjusted them primarily through nerfs.
Additionally, we had planned to implement Challenge Mode in this update, but development is taking longer than expected, so we have decided to postpone it to February. The core framework is already complete, so we appreciate your patience a little longer.

[Added]
・Added a favorite feature to the play log.
・Added a profile feature. (You can switch profiles using the button in the upper right corner of the title screen.)

[Adjustments (Battle)]
・Significantly revised the Hero Abilities of Rank D and Rank C Mythic Beasts.
・Nerfed Black Dog.
・Nerfed Salamander.
・Adjusted Mandrake.
・Adjusted Harpy.
・Nerfed Meteor, Wyvern, and Dragon (Reduced the Burn application value).
・Standardized the effect of slowing down enemy movement speed as the "Slow" trait for some Heroes, and adjusted its effectiveness.
・Significantly nerfed Frost Laser and added a Slow effect (It was extremely powerful due to a configuration mistake).
・Optimized the action logic of some Heroes when there are enemies affected by Burn.

[Adjustments (Others)]
・The introduction movie at the start of the game can now be skipped with a click.
・Made minor changes to the wording in the Ascension details.
・The enlarged display of screenshots in the history has been removed (to reduce save data size).

[Bug Fixes]
・Fixed an issue that occurred when initializing save data.
・Fixed a bug where the visual effect range did not change when some heroes gained the ability to increase their area of effect.
・Fixed an issue where some heroes would move towards empty areas with no enemies.
・Fixed text inconsistencies.