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Shujinkou v1.46 Patch Notes
Shujinkou v1.46 is out now on PS5/PS4/PC, featuring leaderboards, a data overhaul for file size efficiency, bug fixes, and improved gameplay for better user experience.
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Shujinkou Out Now on Mac & Epic Games Stores + Major Nintendo Switch Update!
Rice Games releases Shujinkou on the Mac App Store and Epic Games Store, and provides Nintendo Switch users with a substantial performance and quality-of-life upgrade.
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Shujinkou Comes to the Mac App Store on September 9th
Rice Games Inc. announces the Mac App Store launch of Shujinkou on September 9, 2026, offering a free-to-play model with Intel and Apple silicon support, extensive content and polished optional language-learning features.
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Shujinkou Comes to the Epic Games Store on September 9th
Rice Games Inc. will launch its JRPG Shujinkou on Epic Games Store on September 9, 2026, offering a $20 discount and extensive fixes & improvements.
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DLC Achievements Out Now on Steam
Sixteen new Steam Achievements are available from the Akuma and Swimsuit Quests DLCs. A v1.46 update is pending, with major improvements planned for v1.47 in late 2026.
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Steam Trading Cards for Shujinkou!
Shujinkou now offers trading cards, badges, emoticons, and avatars on Steam. A major update with leaderboards is coming soon, alongside plans for Shujinkou 2.
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Shujinkou Interview with Kyoto CMEX
Julian Rice discusses Rice Games’ sponsorship of BitSummit PUNCH, showcasing Shujinkou and Shujinkou 2, highlighting its developmental progress and future plans.
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Rice Games @ GAME AiCON Seoul 2026
Rice Games founder Julian Rice was invited to speak at GAME AiCON Seoul 2026, discussing how language learning can innovate gaming beyond localization. He highlighted Shujinkou’s integration of language mechanics within gameplay while advocating for educational elements that enhance (not…
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Shujinkou v1.45 Patch Notes
Shujinkou’s game engine has been upgraded, improving performance and UI/UX with new features and bug fixes. The Nintendo Switch release is pending, with continued development and UI enhancements planned for the future.
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Interview with Game*Spark – BitSummit 2026
In an interview, Julian Rice, founder of Rice Games, discusses the still early-in-development Shujinkou 2, inspired by his love for classic JRPGs like Persona and Etrian Odyssey. The game aims for accessibility and engaging storytelling.
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Rice Games @ BitSummit 2026
Rice Games successfully debuted at BitSummit 2026, showcasing an early Shujinkou 2 prototype, a new one-shot manga, LINE stickers, and more! The event garnered over 68,000 attendees, fueling excitement and engagement for their upcoming projects.
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Shujinkou @ Pomeranian University in Słupsk
Cool news! Rice Games recently sponsored TENSAI 2026, the third edition of a knowledge competition focused on Japanese language and culture at Pomeranian University in Słupsk in Poland 🇵🇱
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Shujinkou @ Waseda University
Rice Games founder Julian Rice lectured about Shujinkou at Waseda University (早稲田大学), emphasizing the JRPG’s educational benefits and innovative approach to language acquisition—Rice Games continues to develop the franchise and expand its real-world impact on gamers.
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Shujinkou v1.44 Hotfix 1
A hotfix update addresses player concerns by introducing a battle camera bobbing toggle and fixing an achievement issue, improving overall gameplay experience.
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Shujinkou @ GDC 2026
Rice Games celebrated Shujinkou’s music featured in the 2026 GDC Festival Concert, alongside renowned games, providing significant recognition & spotlight for the studio and composer Brian LaGuardia.
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