STARIO: Haven Tower News

[p]Hey everyone! [/p][p]A new update just rolled out! Also, we're going to  run a 10% OFF discount from Nov 20 to Dec 4 (10 AM PST)! [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]We're very excited to share that STARIO: Haven Tower is heading to WePlay Expo this weekend (Dec 22–23)! You can find us at Booth A-26![/p][p]If you'll be attending, feel free to drop by and try our on-site playtest. We've also prepared some special merch prizes for you![/p][p][/p][p]And here comes the changelist for the new patch we just rolled out:[/p][h2]EA v0.2.16.4599 Update Log[/h2][h3]Features[/h3][p]- Added the Logistics Control Panel, which includes a "Porter Settings" interface. You can now set porters' work areas and restrict the items they can carry, enabling more precise logistics planning.[/p][p][/p][p]- Added a Guidebook that progressively introduces various game mechanics and operational tips as you play, serving as a handy assistant throughout your tower-building journey.[/p][p]- Added the Industrial layer construction plans Smelter and Stove, and the Ecological layer construction plans Stable and Threshing Yard. These provide additional production bonuses to specific products.[/p][p][/p][p]- Tower layer notes can now be added on the far right of the Layer Statistics UI (No more forgetting which layer your "Certified Loners" live on!).[/p][p][/p][h3]Changes[/h3][p]- In Food Supply Mode of the Layer Statistics UI, detailed information for all items is now available (including Satiety and Tasty Bonus, etc.) .[/p][p]- Adjusted the fade-out time of the main theme song when entering the game from the main menu.[/p][p]- Adjusted the volume of work SFX for some buildings.[/p][p]- Added SFX for Towertizens being happy or frustrated inside residences.[/p][p][/p][h3]Bugfix[/h3][p]- Fixed an issue where the move resident button could sometimes become unclickable while the Happiness Details panel was open.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where mouse wheel scrolling could fail when browsing lists at low frame rates.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where line charts from the Statistics Panel could appear on top of other UI panels.[/p][p]- Fixed the Porter's path on the fifth layer of the Sky Spire, resolving an issue where Porters would remain suspended in the air after delivering materials.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where Miracle Tower layers built on a slanted tower would not automatically align with the layers below.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where the item count in the Layer Statistics UI could be incorrect in "Food Supply" mode.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where the Food Supply UI and Statistics Panel UI would display Cactus and Potato before they were unlocked in a new game.[/p][p]- Fixed a visual flickering issue in the overlapping areas between Braces and the Tower body.[/p][p]- Fixed an issue where some devices would display a flickering white dot in the center of the initial location selection screen.[/p]

[p]Hi everyone![/p][p][/p][p]STARIO is participating in the Ancient Costume Game Fest! You may find more info here: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/ancientcostumegamefestival[/p][p][/p][p]Also, we’ve gathered some common player questions to make your tower-building smoother![/p][p]Let’s start with a handy tip![/p][p][/p][h2]⚙️ Settings & Options[/h2][h3]How to change the UI font size?[/h3][p]Go to Options → Graphic → UI Scale Multiplier to adjust the overall size of the game interface. Make it as comfy for your eyes as you like 👀.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]How to limit the frame rate?[/h3][p]You can find the Max Frame Rate option under Options → Graphic, which controls how many frames per second the game renders.(V-Sync is enabled by default — you’ll need to turn it off first before you can adjust the maximum frame rate!)[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]💡 For example:[/p][p]If you set the limit to 60 FPS, the game will render no more than 60 frames per second.[/p][p]⚠️ Tip: Don’t set the frame rate higher than your monitor’s refresh rate — your GPU will just be working overtime for no reason![/p][p]🌟 Benefits of capping your frame rate:[/p][p]✅ Reduces GPU load and prevents overheating or fan noise[/p][p]✅ Stabilizes performance and smooths out frame drops[/p][p]✅ Saves power (and keeps your fans from sounding like they’re about to take off ✈️)[/p][p][/p][h3]How to remap the controls?[/h3][p]Go to Options → Input to open the keybinding menu.[/p][p]🎮 You can change the layout, adjust camera sensitivity, and set everything up exactly how you like it![/p][p][/p][h2]💾 Save Files[/h2][p]📂 To open your save folder:[/p][p]Launch the game → Click “Load” → Click “Open Save Folder” →[/p][p]Then click the “⬆” arrow at the top of the folder window to go one level up.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]🏆 Achievements[/h2][h3]How do I check achievement progress?[/h3][p]Press ESC → Achievements to see your current progress.[/p][p][/p][p]Hover over an achievement for more details — for example, hovering over “Ninety-Nine Souls” will show your current highest population 👥.[/p][p][/p][h3]“Soaring Ascent”[/h3][p]Clear the game within 9 in-game hours (not real-world time!! ⏰).[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]“Ninety-Nine Souls”[/h3][p]Complete the game with your total population never exceeding 99.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]🏗️ Gameplay Mechanics[/h2][h3]Stability and Durability[/h3][p]Buildings with higher Stability wear down more slowly, but ⚠️ even the sturdiest structures won’t last forever! Keep some Repair Kits 🧰 handy nearby — just in case.[/p][p]As the game progresses, Disasters become stronger, and structures will deteriorate faster during Disasters.[/p][p][/p][h3]White Noise & Touching Lightning (and other Wishes like these)[/h3][p]They only take effect if the required facility exists on the same tower layer as the residence, not merely within its influence range ⚡.[/p][p][/p]

[h3]Features:[/h3][p] - Added a new Statistics Panel. You can now view the total quantities, historical trends, production and consumption rates, as well as the population trends of Towertizens.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p] - Added a new option "View This Item Only". You can now display the distribution of a specific item across the entire Tower (hold Ctrl and click the item icon in the Layer Statistics UI)[/p][p] - Added a new option "Clear Items on This Layer". Click the trash can icon in the Layer Statistics UI to remove all items from the current layer.[/p][p] - While constructing, a green grid overlay is now displayed on buildable areas of the Tower body and building surfaces.[/p][p] - While constructing, you can now press R to rotate a building's orientation.[/p][p] - While constructing, hold Ctrl to enable auto-snapping to nearby buildings of the same type, making it easier to build neat, aligned rows.[/p][p] - Added new structure and production sound effects for various buildings, making the Tower feel more lively![/p][p][/p][h3]Changes:[/h3][p] - Optimized the placement experience for larger buildings. The building will now make a minor Auto-Offset to avoid conflicts with buildings nearby.[/p][p] - You can now construct buildings on top of full-layer structures (such as Jellyfish Bay)[/p][p] - When dismantling pipes, all materials inside will now be fully refunded.[/p][p] - Adjusted the height of Star Picker Platform from 12 to 8 grids. (Existing Star Picker Platforms are not affected.)[/p][p] - Adjusted the buildable areas of certain tower sections and buildings.[/p][p] - Adjusted the default UI scale mutiplier for certain resolution to improve text readability.[/p][p] - Enlarged the models of Towertizens and adjusted their work animations on some buildings.[/p][p][/p][h3]Bugfix:[/h3][p] - Fixed an issue where the maximum offset distance of the Tower Body was inconsistent across the four directions (front, back, left, right).[/p][p] - Fixed an issue where the build panel failed to update after Faith increased from insufficient to sufficient when constructing a layer, requiring players to close and reopen the panel for the message to refresh.[/p][p] - Fixed a visual glitch where wooden beams behind certain buildings would flicker when overlapping with the Tower Body.[/p]

[p]Hey Tower Masters! [/p][p][/p][p]Our Community Events Under the Tower, We are All Creators has officially wrapped up — huge thanks to everyone who joined in! 🥳[/p][p][/p][p]As we went through all your entries, we were blown away by your creativity! Here are just a few highlights that made us grin 🏗️ [/p][p][/p][h3]The not-so-vertical Vertical Kingdom[/h3][p]Cr. @多少信一点[/p][p][/p][h3]“If it works, don’t touch it.”[/h3][p][/p][p]Cr. @甲の渊[/p][p][/p][h3]Neatness: the #1 law of any City Builder.[/h3][p][/p][p]Cr. @meicecream520[/p][h3][/h3][h3]Mini worlds within a tower[/h3][p]Cr. @山无处不在[/p][p][/p][h3]Brilliant use of the Structural Unit[/h3][p]Cr. @903148[/p][p][/p][h3]The Conveyor Master[/h3][p][/p][p]Cr. @醉生OL[/p][p][/p][h3]Frame mechanics, redefined[/h3][p]Cr. @hiiChannelhii[/p][p][/p][p]And that’s just scratching the surface — we've also got other amazing submissions![/p][p]You can check out the full list of winners on the platforms below 👇[/p][p][/p][p]X：https://x.com/STARIO_HavenTow/status/1983058060785619192[/p][p]Reddit：https://www.reddit.com/r/stariohaventower/comments/1oi2duy/stariotowerup_event_winners_announce/[/p][p]Discord：https://discord.com/channels/1293138330158108683/1359471982395134107/1432619393300303913[/p][p][/p][p]Once again, thank you all for your love and support for the Tower! We’ll keep polishing the game and bringing you even more fun experiences in the days ahead! 🧱✨[/p][p][/p][p]We hope these highlights spark some new tower-building inspiration for you! 🏗️✨
If you want to share tips with fellow Tower Masters or have any questions while playing, join our official community: https://discord.gg/VRwSYvNVRs[/p][p]
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[h3]Bugfix:[/h3][p][/p][p] - Fixed an issue where Porters would not work when the resources needing transport were on the same layer.[/p][p] - Fixed an issue where Porters would sometimes transport more resources than required.[/p][p] - Fixed an issue where Braces built at low frame rates could sometimes be unable to remove.[/p]