- Dev Update 🌱 A New Game is Here! - 20 August 2025
Dev Update 🌱 A New Game is Here!Hello everyone, I’m the developer of Shanshui Haven. First of all, thank you so much for all the support and feedback you’ve given to this game 🙏 Today I’d like to share some exciting news: my new game Relaxing Farm: Merge Tales is now live! 🎉It’s a relaxing card-based farm merging game where you can:🌱 Drag & merge cards to grow crops, raise animals, and cook delicious food💰 Sell products or combine them into higher-value goods for greater profit📦 Complete customer orders to unlock new crops, animals, and buildings🌊 Face exciting “Order Wave” challenges with limited-time goals🏡 Enjoy a cozy art style and easy-to-pick-up gameplay that’s both relaxing and rewardingIf you enjoyed the calm and cozy atmosphere of Shanshui Haven, you might also find this new game a fun experience. Feel free to check it out and add it to your wishlist! 💖👉 \Relaxing Far…
- Full Version July 2025 Updates - 5 July 2025
Dear players,This update focuses on building configuration, bug fixes, and performance tuning to further enhance the game’s rhythm and stability.Update Highlights:🔧 Building & Map AdjustmentsReconfigured layout for buildings such as the fishing village, wharf, and waterwheel🐞 Bug FixesFixed an issue where an error would appear when card count was 0Fixed a bug where newly unlocked towns were not displayed correctlyResolved a problem where reloading a save after game over could still unlock a new town🎆 Visual & Flow ImprovementsReduced the frequency of firework effects to avoid interrupting gameplayStreamlined the feedback pace for card-based tasks to improve smoothnessThank you all for your continued support and feedback! Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments — we’ll keep polishing the game to bring you an even better experience. Happy building!🎉 And by the way, check out…
- Full Version Apr 2025 Updates - 5 April 2025
Dear Players, This update focuses on refining details and optimizing gameplay rhythm to bring you a smoother and more relaxing experience. Update Highlights: Harvesting Experience Improvements: Harvest display is now shown in a queue and adapts to game progression. New icons and effects provide a smoother and more natural experience. Building & Map Adjustments: Improved building expansion logic and card drop rules for enhanced strategy and playability. Seasons & VFX Optimization: Effects are now cleared before each level starts, and unnecessary weather VFX has been removed for a cleaner visual experience. Building Configuration Tweaks: Adjustments made to ensure a more fluid overall experience. Visual & Animation Enhancements: Added outlines to static images, along with score animations and number pop effects for more impactful feedback. Thank you for your continued support and feedback…
- Full Version Jan 2025 Updates - 22 January 2025
Dear Players, Exciting news! The latest update for Shanshui Haven is here, bringing further improvements to enhance your gaming experience. We aim to provide a more enjoyable and relaxing atmosphere while adding new layers of fun to the gameplay. Update Highlights: Improved Harvesting Experience: The display of harvest rewards has been refined to create a smoother and more enjoyable experience. Enhanced Map Expansion: Adjustments have been made to the map expansion pace, ensuring a better balance of relaxation and strategy. Visual Upgrades: Various icons and effects have been updated to offer a more refined visual experience. Audio Enhancements: New sound effects have been added to enrich immersion and provide better feedback for every interaction. Thank you for your continued support! Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments—we're always listening and striving to make the game…
- Shanshui Haven Full Version Oct 2024 Updates - 17 October 2024
Dear Players, Here is the 3-month update announcement for Shanshui Haven following its release! This update mainly focuses on adjustments to the map expansion logic and game balance, aiming to provide a relaxing experience while still offering some challenges. Update Highlights: Map expansion logic revised: We’ve improved the balance between a relaxing atmosphere and strategic depth. Fixed save/load issues: Addressed an issue where the map expansion logic did not function correctly when loading saved games. Map configuration updated: Stone and grassland distribution has been optimized to ensure a more balanced layout. Map display parameters adjusted: We've fine-tuned the balance between ease and challenge to improve the overall difficulty experience. Thank you once again for your continued support of Landscape of Ink! If you have any feedback or suggestions, feel free to leave a comment…
- Shanshui Haven Full Version is Now Live - 24 July 2024
Dear Players, I am thrilled to announce that the full version of Shanshui Haven is officially released today! I sincerely thank all the players for their support and feedback during the Early Access phase. I've worked hard to refine the game to an ideal state, and I hope everyone can enjoy the relaxation and fun this game offers amidst their busy schedules. Changes from the previous version: Added more building shapes: Enhances the fun and challenge of the game. Adjusted some visual effects: Makes the game more visually appealing. Optimized the values of special function cards: Balances the game better. Adjusted the drop rates and scores of rare buildings: Adds strategic depth to the game. Future Plans: New game project: After a short break, I will start a new game project. Stay tuned for updates. Continuous updates for Shanshui Haven: Although the update frequency will decrease, I will…
- June 2024 Update #1 - 3 June 2024
Dear Players, We are excited to bring you more game updates and enhancements! Here are the details of this update: New Features: Discord Server Button Display: Provides quick access to our community server. Localization Support for Placing Plot Information: Improves the gaming experience for non-English speakers. Addition of Various Map Types, such as Inland, Seaside, and Archipelago: Increases the richness and variety of choices in the game. Update to the Welcome Message and Addition of Operation Instructions: Helps new players better understand the game. User Experience Enhancements: Adjustments to Sound Effects and Collection Effects: Enhances the sensory experience of the game. Adjustment of Building Appearance Frequency: Balances the game progression for a more reasonable distribution of buildings. Fix for Localization of Reward Tasks During Game Loading: Ensures all language playe…
- May 2024 Update #2 - 13 May 2024
Dear Players, We are thrilled to bring you more updates and enhancements! Here are the details of this update: New Features: Card Reminder When Clicking on New Towns: Enhances game interaction. Updated Harvest Art Resources: Enhances the visual experience. Adjustment of Card Drops in Different Modes: Adds strategic depth to the game. Map Display in Encyclopedia: Makes it easier for players to view and plan. User Experience Enhancements: Adjustments to Unlocking Buildings: Makes the process smoother. Adjustments to the Initial Drop of Unlockable Buildings: Initial drops are now easier to place. UI Reminder When Building Card Count Is Less Than 5: Interface will blink three times then stop as a reminder. Interface Optimization When Clicking on Buildings: Direct entry into building selection, enhancing operational efficiency. Adjustment of Building Mode When Harvesting: Cancels building mo…
- New Feature Cards Added! - 2 May 2024
Dear Players, We are excited to continue bringing you new game features and improvements! Here are the details of this update: New Features and Adjustments: More Shapes for Commercial and Industrial Buildings: We've updated the diversity of building shapes, enhancing both the visual and strategic depth of the game. Feature Cards Do Not Occupy Grids When Placed: Optimized the buff placement mechanism to allow effects without occupying any grid spaces. Support for Feature Cards: Introduced a feature card system, providing additional strategic options and variations. Agricultural, Industrial, and Commercial Feature Cards Added: Introduced specialized feature cards for different types of economic activities, enriching the game's economic system. Display Scores When Hovering Over Stars: Improved the user interface to allow players to see the scores of various game elements more intuitively.…
- Four-Tile Building Coverage! - 24 April 2024
Dear Players, We are excited to continue bringing you new game features and improvements! Here are the details of this update: New Features and Adjustments: Four-Tile Building Coverage: Four-tile buildings can now cover some resource plots such as trees, bushes, and animals (excluding mountains), adding more strategic options. Valid Value Range Checks: Added checks for the rational placement of buildings to ensure each placement falls within a reasonable value range. Immediate Access to Unlocked Buildings: Players can now immediately access buildings upon unlocking them, enhancing game fluidity and interaction. Complete Building List and Harvest Upgrades: Added a complete list of buildings detailing how to enhance their harvest efficiency and functionality through upgrades. Adjustments to Building PlaceScore: Adjusted the PlaceScore of buildings, with later-appearing buildings scoring h…
- New Harvest Updates Live! - 14 April 2024
Dear Players, We are thrilled to continue bringing new features and improvements to the game! Here are the details of this update: New Features and Adjustments: Harvest Percentage Support: Added support for harvest percentage, allowing players to control their output with greater precision. Harvest Interval Setting: Introduced support for Harvest Interval, enabling players to adjust the timing of their harvests as needed. Adjustments to Harvest Values and Card Drop Quantities: We've tweaked the harvest values and optimized the drop quantities of cards for a more balanced gameplay experience. Building Upgrade Cards: Introduced building upgrade cards, increasing the strategic depth and playability of the game. Adjustment of Building Range Display Transition Time: Improved the transition effects of building range displays to make them smoother and less visually intrusive. Optimization of B…
- High Score Mode (formerly Challenge Mode) Enhanced! - 4 April 2024
Dear Players, We're excited to share a new update with you! This update focuses on improving gameplay and visuals for a better experience. Here's what's new: Update Highlights: Map Adjustments: Improved map layout for a more realistic feel. Save Convenience: Continue with your previous save when restarting the game. Save Management: Automatic replacement of the oldest save when the limit is exceeded. High Score Mode: Known as Challenge Mode before, now adding score accumulation feature for clearer achievements. Building Adjustments: Logical early game layouts and more building shapes. Animations: Enhanced animations for buildings and trees. Water Issue Fix: Corrected tile display issues post water tornadoes. We hope you enjoy the update and thank you for your support!
- Enhanced Building and Nature Animations! - 26 March 2024
Dear Players, We're excited to bring you another update! This time, we focused on enhancing the game's visuals and user experience to make gameplay smoother and more enjoyable. Here are the highlights of the update: What's New: Building Configuration Optimization: Reduced irregular empty spaces for a more harmonious game scene. UI Improvements: Updated building upgrade prompts, added wave effects, and introduced dynamic ecosystems (fish, wildlife, gold mines, and iron mines). Visual Enhancements: The score progress bar now flashes when scoring, and zoom animations have been added for building details and bonus points. New Animations: Added animations for barns, fishing villages, watermills, etc., adjusted the size of plots and natural landscapes, and updated seasonal landscapes. Fixes: Fixed issues with incorrect building range display and missing water tiles. We hope you enjoy these up…
- Interface and Sound Upgrades - 10 March 2024
Dear Players, Following our last update, we have continued to explore ways to enrich the game's visual effects and enhance user experience. We are thrilled to announce that a brand new update is now live! Here are the main highlights of this update: Improvements and New Features: Visual Effects Optimization: We've fine-tuned the scoring display, Buff buildings, as well as the game background and environmental fog to enhance visual appeal. User Interface Refresh: The game's main interface has been redesigned, removing non-core elements and introducing new UI animations and scene transition effects for a more intuitive and dynamic interface. Sound Enhancements: A series of new and adjusted sound effects have been added, including building rotation and natural ambient sounds, along with atmospheric music, to provide a more immersive gaming experience. Gameplay Updates: We've increased the…
- Building Info, Enhanced Graphics, and Richer Gameplay - 27 February 2024
Dear Players, Following our last update, we have continued our efforts to enhance the visual appeal and interactivity of our game. We are excited to announce that a new update is now live! Here are the highlights of this update: New Features and Adjustments: ESC Key Support: You can now use the ESC key to quickly exit game menus and interfaces, improving the convenience of the game. Building Information Display: When players hover the mouse over the current building card, specific values for Buffs and Debuffs are displayed, aiding in decision-making. Background Music Interval Shortened: The background music playback mechanism has been optimized, shortening the intervals between tracks to provide a more cohesive and immersive gaming experience. Range Display Adjustment: We have adjusted the way range is displayed, using lines instead, to make the game visuals clearer and more straightfor…
- Demo released! Try it during Next Fest Feb 2024! - 12 February 2024
Dear Players, We are thrilled to announce that a playable demo of "Shanshui Haven" is now available during the Steam Next Fest! Players can dive into the core gameplay of "Shanshui Haven" and, if you enjoy it, you can purchase the full version to unlock 20+ new maps and buildings for a richer gaming experience. Take advantage of a 40% discount during the Next Fest period. Don't miss out on this opportunity! In addition, our latest update brings new features and mechanics to enhance your gameplay: Update Highlights: Map Updates: Smoother level progression for an enhanced experience. Terrain Probability Adjustments: Grass and stone terrains now appear more naturally within the game environment. New Blocks: Introducing new stone and grass ground blocks to diversify the landscapes. Welcome Guide for New Players: A welcome screen and simple instructions for first-time players to get started…
- Tornado, fire, and bees - 5 February 2024
Dear Players, Our latest update is aimed at enhancing the game's visual appeal and interactivity. Here are the key adjustments we've made and their benefits: New Features and Adjustments: Building Information Display: Added building category information when displaying reward buildings for a clearer understanding of their functions and categories. Detailed Information Viewing: Now, clicking on a building displays more detailed information about it, enhancing player interaction. City Level Expansion: Introduced new city levels, adding more growth and development goals to the game progression. Visual Effects Enhancement: Includes charge VFX for building upgrades, bee effects, tile restoration after building clearance, fire effects, and random hurricane effects that can eliminate houses, enhancing the game's visual experience and realism. Gameplay Adjustments: Adjusted the quantity of card…
- Latest Game Update: Enhancing Diversity and Balance - 29 January 2024
Dear Players, Our latest update aims to enhance the diversity and balance of the game. Below are the key adjustments and their benefits: New Features and Adjustments: Architectural Diversity: Ensuring that when buildings are drawn, the same type can appear in random shapes, adding to the playability and visual diversity of the game. Adjustment of Fishery and Fishing Village Order: By adjusting the order of fisheries and fishing villages, we have balanced the progression and challenge of the game, making the player experience smoother. Building Unlock Mechanism: Buildings only enter the candidate list when they are unlocked, ensuring that players gradually unlock new content throughout the game, maintaining freshness and challenge. Building Placement Rewards: Throughout the game, opportunities to choose buildings will arise, encouraging players to plan their building layouts more strateg…
- Map Updates, New Builds, Waterways & Fisheries Added - 23 January 2024
Dear Players, This week's update introduces new features like water channels and fisheries, adjusts rewards for balance, adds more sound effects and animations, and fixes key bugs. Here are the additions and adjustments in our latest patch: New Features: Building unlock notifications. Added water channel feature, enriching game maps and gameplay. More background music added to enhance the gaming atmosphere. Introduced fisheries, updated building configurations. Added spring, summer, and autumn stone brick tiles, diversifying the map. Adjustments: Adjusted save game prompts to remind players about potential loss of building upgrade bonuses. Balanced reward conditions for watermills and fishing villages. Updated map configurations for increased variety and challenge. Modified logic for map expansion. Bug Fixes: Fixed a bug where building types did not appear when entering a new town. Fixe…
- Steam News Post: Latest Game Updates and Improvements - 14 January 2024
Dear Gamers, We are thrilled to share with you the latest updates and improvements made to enhance your gaming experience. Here's a rundown of what's new and what we've adjusted in our most recent patch: New Features: Alert for potential loss of building upgrade bonuses. Detailed performance insights now available. New guide in settings for easier game control. Expanded building options for enhanced strategy. Engaging new visual enhancements. Flashing alert for low card count. Adjustments: Updated for improved challenges. Balanced configurations for better gameplay. Bug Fixes: Fixed the next building switch and display issues. Countdown now stops during pauses. Excluded discarded buildings from calculations. Thanks for your support! Your feedback helps us improve. Enjoy the game!
