STARIO: Haven Tower News

[p]Dear players,[/p][p][/p][p]After many sleepless nights refining the demo of STARIO: Haven Tower, we're thrilled to finally share it with you! During today’s PC Gaming Show livestream, we unveiled a brand-new trailer, and we're proud to announce our participation in the Steam Next Fest with this new demo![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Watch the trailer:[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]This new demo lets you build the first 12 layers of your haven tower from the ground up. Brave extreme weather like sandstorms, fog, and heavy rain to harness unique skyborne resources, unlock advanced construction technologies, and develop vertical logistics systems. Protect your towertizens, rediscover ancient civilizations, and push the limits of vertical expansion.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]The updated demo is estimated to have 2 to 3 (or more) hours of playtime. It expands on our core vertical building mechanics by introducing the new horizontal expanding Brace Technology, which reinforces structural stability while allowing for more flexible and expansive skyward designs. Use it to shape your tower into a breathtaking architectural marvel.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]As you stack brick upon brick toward the stars, remember: your towertizens’ needs grow with the tower. From basic survival to emotional well-being, upgrading their quality of life is key to productivity. Watch as they scurry between layers, celebrating every milestone with joy and awe.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Note to returning players:[/p][p]The new demo is not compatible with save files from before June 5. If you'd like to continue an older save, you can revert to the previous version by right-clicking the game in your Steam library, selecting Betas, and switching to the “v0.1.7_legacy” branch.[/p][p][/p][p]For full details on what’s new in the demo and how to switch versions, check out this post: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Want to give feedback directly or share your tower builds with other players? Join our Discord, where you’ll also find exclusive community events (with rewards)![/p][p][/p][p]May your bricks and dedication give rise to a civilization that pierces the sky, against all odds.
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[p]Hi everyone![/p][p][/p][p]We are rolling out a major update for the demo of our game, STARIO: the Heaven Tower, on June 6![/p][p][/p][p]In this new version, the lockable tower layers will increase from 8 to 12 floors, and we’re introducing a brand-new brace technology - a key tech to strengthen tower stability and expand your structures horizontally, for more creative freedom to build your unique sky-high architecture.[/p][p][/p][p]We've also made improvements to citizen needs, upgraded tower-building animations, and added clearer tutorials—all designed to make your skyword journey more engaging and rewarding![/p][p][/p][p]Try out the demo on Steam! [/p][p]https://store.steampowered.com/app/3387080/_Demo/[/p][h2]Save Files Compatibility & Legacy Branch Access[/h2][p]Since the new patch brings significant changes to core gameplay mechanics (we have reworked the whole buff system by the way), please note that the existing save files will not be compatible with the new version.[/p][p][/p][p]As a simulation game that heavily involves resource management, updates to the balancing system—especially the rework of various stats—are a key part of refining the player experience and enhancing the flow of tower construction.[/p][p][/p][p]We strongly recommend starting fresh with the new version to enjoy all improvements. However, for players who wish to continue their previous save files, we’ll open a temporary legacy branch after the new update. This will allow you to switch back and continue building your tower up to floor 12 in the older version:[/p]

• [p] Right-click on the game in your Steam library[/p]
• [p] Select Properties[/p]
• [p] Click the BETAS tab[/p]
• [p] In the list under "Select the beta you would like to opt-in to", select “v0.1.7_legacy”[/p]
• [p] Close the properties menu
  
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[p]Please note that the legacy branch is only available during the demo period. After Steam Next Fest, we’ll be gathering feedback and continuing to make major adjustments, thus we can’t guarantee demo save files will carry over to the full release. Babel wasn’t built in a day, right? [/p][p][/p][p]Through early feedback and shared effort with our community, we hope to deconstruct, rebuild, and ultimately deliver a more stable and complete tower-building experience at launch.[/p][p][/p][h2]June 6 Update Log[/h2][h3]Features:[/h3]

• [p] Tower construction limit raised to 12 layers.[/p]
• [p] Housing Upgrade System: When Spirit conditions are met, Huts can automatically upgrade into Brick Houses, increasing living space and work range.
  
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• [p] Brace Technology unlocked: Use braces beneath buildings to reinforce them, significantly expanding horizontal construction potential.
  
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• [p] New Structures – Small & Large Frames: Lighter than structural blocks, ideal for horizontal expansion or creative stacking.[/p]
• [p] Disasters can blow away Towertizens with low Disaster Shelter (let’s hope they land safely!).[/p]
• [p] Rare resources may be brought in by disasters – make good use of them![/p]
• [p] Industrial Core and Ecological Garden now support selecting multiple production items for bonus output.[/p]
• [p] Some buildings now require ongoing item consumption to maintain their bonus effects (e.g., Greenhouse consumes Water).[/p]
• [p] Added tutorial guidance for Build Menu, Demolition Tool, Brace Tool, Housing Upgrade, Stability Mode, and Single-layer Display Mode.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Changes:[/h3]

• [p] Small Balloon Station can now transport two types of items.[/p]
• [p] During disasters, no new Towertizens will arrive, and certain items will be consumed faster.[/p]
• [p] Visual effects for Mist disasters have been improved.[/p]
• [p] Plantations and Farms now occupy 3 height units.[/p]
• [p] Adjusted Towertizen model scale – now about 3 meters tall (down from 5 meters).[/p]
• [p] Research speed has been adjusted.[/p]
• [p] Added more animations for Towertizens working in buildings.[/p]
• [p] Added several sound effects.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Bugfixes:[/h3]

• [p] Fixed an issue where new Pipes connected to under-construction ones could become suspended in midair.[/p]
• [p] Fixed a bug where stored resources in the tower body would not display correctly when exceeding 1000 units.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]UI：[/h3]

• [p] Added Traditional Chinese localization.[/p]
• [p] Save menu now shows save version info and warns of incompatible versions.[/p]
• [p] Updated tooltip: replaced "Overhanging Weight" with the clearer term "Stability".[/p]
• [p] Selecting a residence now highlights its work range across tower layers.[/p]
• [p] Renamed "Shrub Garden" to "Plantation".[/p]
• [p] Added a custom program icon for the game.[/p]
• [p] Fixed several localization errors and text overflow issues.[/p]

[p][/p][p]If you encounter any issues during the demo, or you have any idea that you want to share with us, feel free to click the banner and join our Discord for support and feedback:[/p][p][/p][p][/p]

[h3]Bugfixes:[/h3]

• Fixed a bug where the item selection window for pipes, balloon stations, and storage buildings would not display at certain screen resolutions.
  

Hey Towertizens, Big thanks for all your awesome support and feedback. In this update, we've squashed some bugs and added a few helpful tweaks. Wish you keep enjoying your sky-high tower journey!
Here is today's full update log:

[h3]Changes:[/h3]

• Replaced English font to improve legibility at smaller sizes.
  
• Added tutorial hint for planting cactus in Shrub Gardens.
  
• When setting items for storage buildings or balloon stations, only unlocked items will now appear in the list.
  
• Added a warning when constructing Jellyfish Bay: replaced tower layers will lose their bonuses.
  
• Added feedback buttons to the pause menu.
  

[h3]Bugfixes:[/h3]

• Fixed a bug where removing ghosted buildings could cause tower layers to overlap with Jellyfish Bay.
  
• Fixed an issue introduced in v0.1.6.1653 where some buildings could no longer be selected (invalid buildings caused by the update will now be removed).
  
• Fixed a bug where background images in the opening scene were stretched abnormally at certain screen resolutions.
  
• Fixed a bug where Greenhouses and Signposts did not lose durability over time.
  
• Fixed a bug where custom keybindings were not reflected in button prompt text.
  
• Fixed a bug where Towertizens could be left floating after a building was removed.
  
• Fixed an issue where some save file entries did not display proper save details.
  
• Fixed several localization errors and text overflow issues.
  

[h3]Bugfixes:
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• Fixed a bug where building Jellyfish Bay on the sixth layer would lock the Tech Tree and prevent further progress.
  
• Fixed a bug where repeatedly constructing and demolishing the Jellyfish Bay while the game was paused could cause issues with layer-specific buffs.