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Shujinkou Patch v1.43 Hotfix 2

Shujinkou Patch v1.43 Hotfix 2 We've got some small bugs addressed and fixed here: Fixed a few typos and improved text found in quests. Fixed inconsistent level progression for certain Arawasu skills.

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fixedShujinkou Patch v1.43 Hotfix 2We've got some small bugs addressed and fixed here:

fixedShujinkou Patch v1.43 Hotfix 2Fixed a few typos and improved text found in quests.

fixedShujinkou Patch v1.43 Hotfix 2Fixed inconsistent level progression for certain Arawasu skills.

changedShujinkou Patch v1.43 Hotfix 2Improved some wording for existing tutorials.

changedShujinkou Patch v1.43 Hotfix 2Adjusted DLC quest "Big Fluffy Clouds" balancing so that instead of having to fetch 20 quail eggs ( Uzura no Tamago ), the player only needs to fetch 8 eggs .

changedShujinkou Patch v1.43 Hotfix 2Optimizations that have led to a reduced application size by around 200 MB.

Shujinkou changes

fixedWe've got some small bugs addressed and fixed here:

fixedFixed a few typos and improved text found in quests.

fixedFixed inconsistent level progression for certain Arawasu skills.

changedImproved some wording for existing tutorials.

changedAdjusted DLC quest "Big Fluffy Clouds" balancing so that instead of having to fetch 20 quail eggs ( Uzura no Tamago ), the player only needs to fetch 8 eggs .

Shujinkou Patch v1.43 Hotfix 2

We've got some small bugs addressed and fixed here:

Fixed a few typos and improved text found in quests.
Fixed inconsistent level progression for certain Arawasu skills.
Improved some wording for existing tutorials.
Adjusted DLC quest "Big Fluffy Clouds" balancing so that instead of having to fetch 20 quail eggs (Uzura no Tamago), the player only needs to fetch 8 eggs.
Optimizations that have led to a reduced application size by around 200 MB.

We're also honored to have recently been awarded Smart Game of the Year at Digitally Downloaded and ranked #27 in Noisy Pixel's Best Indie Games of 2025!

*Smart Game of the Year* at Digitally Downloaded	*#27 in Noisy Pixel's Best Indie Games of 2025*
Steam post image https://www.digitallydownloaded.net/2025/12/matts-2025-games-of-the-year.html"I always approve of games that are both excellent to play and also educational in some way. That’s part of the reason that I love Civilization so much—over the years it has inspired me to look into all kinds of history. I want to highlight Shujinkou for this too. An indie project driven by the passion of one person, Shujinkou is an excellent dungeon crawler in its own right. But what makes it really noteworthy is that it will help you learn Japanese as well, with the text starting out in English and slowly changing to Japanese as you play on and learn new words. Inspired work."	Steam post image https://noisypixel.net/top-30-indie-games-2025-noisy-pixel/"Shujinkou combines classic dungeon crawling with a Japanese language-learning layer that ties directly into combat without turning the game into homework. Kana-based weaknesses, adjustable UI language options, and optional grammar explanations add real structure to how you approach encounters, and the JRPG side still carries its weight through turn-based strategy, strong music, and a long-form story. It feels like a full RPG first, then a smart learning tool built into the rules."

Smart Game of the Year at Digitally Downloaded

#27 in Noisy Pixel's Best Indie Games of 2025

Steam post image https://www.digitallydownloaded.net/2025/12/matts-2025-games-of-the-year.html"I always approve of games that are both excellent to play and also educational in some way. That’s part of the reason that I love Civilization so much—over the years it has inspired me to look into all kinds of history. I want to highlight Shujinkou for this too. An indie project driven by the passion of one person, Shujinkou is an excellent dungeon crawler in its own right. But what makes it really noteworthy is that it will help you learn Japanese as well, with the text starting out in English and slowly changing to Japanese as you play on and learn new words. Inspired work."

Steam post image https://noisypixel.net/top-30-indie-games-2025-noisy-pixel/"Shujinkou combines classic dungeon crawling with a Japanese language-learning layer that ties directly into combat without turning the game into homework. Kana-based weaknesses, adjustable UI language options, and optional grammar explanations add real structure to how you approach encounters, and the JRPG side still carries its weight through turn-based strategy, strong music, and a long-form story. It feels like a full RPG first, then a smart learning tool built into the rules."

The 2025 Winter Sale ends soon—don't miss out on a great chance to dive into the world of Shujinkou for a discounted price! ❤️

Best,

Team @ Rice Games

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