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Winter Holiday Sale: 34% Off! ❄️
Shujinkou is on sale with discounts on PlayStation, Steam, and Nintendo Switch. Thank you for your support; the game received various nominations and features in rankings. Happy holidays!
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Shujinkou Nominated at the New York Game Awards!
Shujinkou has been nominated for the “Best Hidden Gem” award at the New York Game Awards, marking a very significant and exciting milestone for Rice Games Inc’s debut indie game.
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Shujinkou OST Available for Purchase Today!
Rice Games Inc announces the digital release of the Shujinkou Original Soundtrack featuring 158 tracks, offering nearly 7 hours of diverse music for download on multiple platforms.
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Shujinkou Nintendo Switch 1.0.2 Patch Notes
The latest Nintendo Switch update 1.0.2 includes new visual settings, numerous bug fixes, and performance improvements. Player engagement has significantly increased since the original February launch.
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Shujinkou v1.43 Patch Notes
On October 20, 2025, a patch with many bug fixes and improvements, as well as full coverage for ultrawide monitors, is released for Shujinkou.
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Shujinkou OST In Consideration for a GRAMMY® Award!
Rice Games Inc announces the Shujinkou Original Soundtrack is under GRAMMY consideration for Best Score Soundtrack, showcasing lead composer Brian LaGuardia and several other composers’ dedicated work to the 158-track soundtrack.
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Shujinkou v1.42 Patch Notes
On October 5, 2025, a game update introduced several bug fixes and minor performance increases. A new option for the Nintendo Switch is currently waiting to be released too.
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Shujinkou is Out Now on Nintendo Switch!
Rice Games Inc announces the release of Shujinkou on Nintendo Switch, a dungeon-crawler featuring Japanese language learning alongside an engaging RPG adventure.
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Shujinkou Minigame Trailer Released!
Rice Games Inc announces the release of a new Minigame Trailer for their game Shujinkou on September 29th, 2025. Learn more about the six minigames hosted at the Fuu Lobby!
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Shujinkou Interview with Video Chums
Julian discusses the creative process behind Shujinkou in an interview, highlighting its narrative focus on family, player impact, and influences from other games.
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From Kickstarter Failure to Successfully Shipping Shujinkou | Podcast
Julian shares his journey developing Shujinkou on IndieGameBusiness®, discussing challenges faced, shifts in design, and valuable insights for aspiring game developers.
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Shujinkou Pre-Orders Begin on Nintendo Switch!
Rice Games Inc announces the pre-order launch for their game Shujinkou on September 18, 2025, at a 10% discount. The game is split into two core products—the Genya Arc and the Sabaku Arc. The Nintendo Switch version will offer quality-of-life…
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Shujinkou Announced on Nintendo Switch!
Rice Games announces that Shujinkou will launch digitally on Nintendo Switch in the Americas, Europe, and Australia on October 2nd, with pre-orders starting September 18th. The game includes major upgrades and two story arcs, Genya and Sabaku. Pricing differs for…
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Shujinkou Now Verified on Steam Deck!
Shujinkou is now verified on Steam Deck, ensuring smooth gameplay. Players can confidently enjoy Shujinkou while adventuring and reviewing Japanese.
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Shujinkou v1.41 Patch Notes
On August 24, 2025, a game update introduced new quality-of-life features, bug fixes, and a lore menu. Some QOL features include Tsuri improvements and two global settings that can drastically reduce initial startup time.
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