STARIO: Haven Tower News

[p]Hello, Tower Architects![/p][p]We have some exciting news to share. Stario: Haven Tower will be playable at BitSummit 2025 in Kyoto, Japan (July 18–20)![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]To celebrate, we have added full Japanese localisation! You can already switch to Japanese in the current demo.[/p][p]Since our first demo launch, we've been working intensively on developing new content. We've also gathered a lot of feedback from players and have been optimizing and expanding the game based on the suggestions we've received.[/p][p]If you have not tried the demo yet, you can try it out here:
[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]We’ve noticed some recurring questions from the community and wanted to take a moment to address a few of them here.[/p][p][/p][h2]“When will the game be released?”[/h2][p]This is easily the most common question we receive, and we’re grateful for the enthusiasm 🥰! While we’re still deep in development and haven’t locked down a final date yet, we’re currently aiming for an Early Access launch this fall. We’ll let you know the moment we have something firm to share.[/p][p][/p][h2]“What will change from the current demo?”[/h2][p]Since the demo went live, we’ve collected a ton of thoughtful feedback, both through surveys and community discussions. Based on that, here are some key areas we’re focusing on:[/p][p][/p][h3]UI Improvements[/h3][p]We received a lot of comments around font size, color contrast, layout, and clarity. In earlier updates, we introduced a new UI category filter that lets you view different tower data (resources, citizens, food, etc.). For the EA version, we’ll continue refining the visual design, adding clearer icons, and improving overall usability.
[/p][h3]Improved Tutorial Experience[/h3][p]We know that getting started can feel overwhelming, so we’re reworking the tutorial to better explain core systems step-by-step, with clearer guidance and language based on common areas of confusion.
[/p][h3]Performance Optimization[/h3][p]Some of you have already pushed the demo to its limits, and we’ve noticed the strain it puts on performance, especially when many UI elements are active. We’re working on several improvements to help the game run more smoothly in later stages of tower construction, so your creativity can really shine.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][p]Here’s a quick preview of what’s being added:[/p][p][/p][h3]Ritual Platforms[/h3][p]A brand-new ritual system will allow you to shape your gameplay through faith and discovery. By collecting ritual cards in three categories: Aether, Vita, and Fabrik. You’ll unlock powerful effects through the ritual platform.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Examples include:[/p]

• [p]Levia Ritual (Aether): Lightens gravity, allowing longer horizontal expansion and easier cargo movement.[/p]
• [p]Migrana Ritual (Vita): Enables citizens to work across greater vertical distances.[/p]
• [p]Pendara Ritual (Fabrik): Increases production as the farther structures extend away from the core. [/p]

[p]Rituals can also be combined, letting you fine-tune your tower’s strengths and adapt to any challenge.[/p][p][/p][h3]Miracle Floors[/h3][p]In the face of skyborne disasters and the unknown above, your towertizens may feel lost, but beauty and meaning await. Miracle Floors are special structures that mark key milestones in humanity’s climb. Each one represents not just progress, but a step forward in the shared journey toward the divine.[/p][p]For example, the Fountain of Heaven transforms the heavy rains of storm zones into valuable energy to help your tower push higher.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Citizen Wishes[/h3][p]Ever wonder what your towertizens are really thinking? In EA, we’re introducing a Wish Wall system where citizens post personal desires. Fulfilling these wishes will raise overall happiness and sometimes unlock a few heartfelt surprises.[/p][p]More than just workers or production units, your citizens are the soul of each tower. Beyond the strategy and systems, we hope players feel the human warmth that binds everyone together in this vertical nation.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]If you run into any issues while playing or have suggestions for the game, we’d love to hear from you. Feel free to leave a comment or join our Discord server to chat directly with the dev team and other players. We’re always happy to hear your thoughts![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]The Stario Dev Team[/p][p]
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[h2]Features[/h2]

• [p]Added \[Spirit View Mode]: Easily assess the Spirit level of all residences through color-coding.[/p]
• [p]Layered Statistics UI now supports multiple view modes:[/p]
  • [p]\[Resource Stats]: Views material quantities per floor.[/p]
  • [p]\[Towertizen Stats]: Displays population/jobs/available workers/homeless count per floor.[/p]
  • [p]\[Food Supply]: Monitor food reserves and manually set consumables per floor (custom menus).[/p]
  • [p]\[Tower Buffs]: Views buff effects on each tower section.[/p]
• [p]Homeless Towertizens can now work and will retain their job status when moving into housing.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Changes[/h2]

• [p]Default construction priority changed to Medium.[/p]
• [p]Added camera rotation with Q/E keys.[/p]
• [p]Shift+Click now enables copy-placement of buildings under construction.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]Bugfixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed abnormal material returns when demolishing Brick Houses.[/p]
• [p]Fixed Brick Houses not downgrading when residents' basic needs fell below the threshold.[/p]
• [p]Corrected stability miscalculations for floating structures causing purple tint in Stability Mode.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]UI[/h2]

• [p]Added an "Open Save Folder" button to save/load screen.[/p]
• [p]Removed framerate options from resolution settings (resolution-only now).[/p]
• [p]Standardized red warning text colors across all UI.[/p]
• [p]Optimized item ordering in key remapping panel.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p]If you encounter any issues during the demo, or you have any idea that you want to share with us, feel free to join our Discord for support and feedback: [/p][p]https://discord.com/invite/sfXVUFRzP7[/p][p][/p][p]Btw, we're holding a Giveaway Event! Share your skyward tower, for chances to receive Steam gift card![/p][p]Click the post for more detalis:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Hi everyone![/p][p]The June Steam Next Fest has officially come to a close—how tall did your Tower get?[/p][p]If you haven’t had enough yet, don’t worry! The demo will remain available for the time being, so you can keep building to your heart’s content![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]🥳 Nearly 100k Viewers Watched The Tower Together![/h2][p][/p][p]Let’s rewind to eight days ago—our game was featured in the PC Gaming Show, one of the world’s biggest showcases for PC games. Nearly 100,000 viewers tuned in live to watch the reveal trailer for STARIO: Haven Tower![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]As an indie team, it was a huge honor to introduce our game to players around the globe at such a major event. Although the spotlight was brief, the response during Next Fest exceeded all our expectations—STARIO: Haven Tower received a 94% positive rating from players![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Your support is our greatest motivation. We’ll continue refining the game and working hard to deliver an even more exciting and satisfying tower-building experience![/p][p][/p][p]Concept Art of Jellyfish Bay Extension[/p][p][/p][h2]🧐 Help Shape the Tower – Your Feedback Matters![/h2][p][/p][p]Our goal is to create a tower-building experience like no other—and your feedback plays a huge role in that.[/p][p]During the festival, we received tons of helpful suggestions and bug reports. Thanks to your feedbacks, we’ve already rolled out a patch last Friday that improved several UI elements and adjusted the population recovery mechanic, which was a hot topic among players.[/p][p]If you’ve got more ideas or suggestions, we’d love to hear them! Just click the link below and fill out the feedback form—we read every single submission carefully:[/p][p][/p][p]https://forms.gle/gCmUcU3Qqc3LYNcm8[/p][p][/p][p]Or leave your thoughts directly on the demo’s Steam page![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]🙌 Player Creativity Knows No Bounds[/h2][p][/p][p]Since the demo’s release, we’ve been amazed by how creatively players have been experimenting with the building system. From clever vertical layouts to unique resource setups, your towers never fail to surprise us![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]cr.@6仍OL[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]cr.@6仍OL[/p][p][/p][p]Some of you even stumbled upon hidden Easter eggs—we love seeing these discoveries. It feels like a silent nod between developers and players, a shared spark through the screen.[/p][p]To celebrate your creativity, we’re also hosting an ongoing community content event! Share the moments that stood out to you, whether it’s:[/p][p]A breathtaking Kowloon Walled City-style mega-structure[/p][p][/p][p]cr. Community submission[/p][p][/p][p]A beautifully layered modern building[/p][p][/p][p]cr. @FuzePlays[/p][p][/p][p]A quirky or touching moment from towertizens' daily life[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]A hard-earned snapshot of rare wildlife[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]No matter how grand, hilarious, or subtle—if it’s memorable to you, it’s worth sharing with the community![/p][p]Want to know more about prizes and how to participate? Check out our earlier post here:[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]In our very first devlog, we shared the inspiration behind STARIO: Haven Tower. In the future, we’ll be revealing even more about our development plans and design process. Don’t forget to follow, wishlist, and stay tuned for more updates![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Join us as we ascend toward the skies![/p][p]---[/p][p]Stargate Games[/p]

[p]Features:[/p]

• [p]Demolishing or downgrading residential buildings now creates homeless Towertizens (visible in the bottom status bar). They will linger on the tower for a while and will move into any vacant housing immediately.[/p]

[p]Changes:[/p]

• [p]New Towertizen arrival rate now scales with the amount of Lifeneeds in storage. However, even with insufficient resources, a few explorers from the Down City may still come to investigate.[/p]
• [p]Default job priority for new Lifeneeds production jobs at new Atmospheric Zone is now set to highest.[/p]
• [p]Slightly reduced probability of Towertizens being blown away by disasters.[/p]

[p]Bugfixes:[/p]

• [p]Fixed a bug where all item names in the food and drink statistics panel were incorrectly displayed as "Sea Buckthorn".[/p]

[p]UI：[/p]

• [p]Redesigned bottom resource status bar. Now clearly displays demand/reserve status per Atmospheric Zone.[/p]
• [p]Residential buildings now show demand bubbles and UI warnings when vacancies occur due to missing Lifeneeds.[/p]

• [p]New Lifeneeds prompts appear in the resource bar upon entering new Atmospheric Zone.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p]If you encounter any issues during the demo, or you have any idea that you want to share with us, feel free to join our Discord for support and feedback: [/p][p]https://discord.com/invite/sfXVUFRzP7[/p][p][/p][p]Btw, we're holding a Giveaway Event! Share your skyward tower, for chances to receive Steam gift card![/p][p]Click the post for more detalis:[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]