Shanwen Steam news

• Steam app typegame
• Steam App ID4327330
• PriceNo longer available on Steam Store
• Release dateQ4 2026
• Developer FirstMove Studio
• Publisher FirstMove Studio
• Parent gameNot available

Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG

Company pages: Developer: FirstMove StudioPublisher: FirstMove Studio

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Shanwen Steam news

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• ShanWen V 0.3.0 Version Update Notice - 30 July 2026

  Hello everyone, this minor optimized update has been officially released. We have optimized the clue browsing experience and operation feel during gameplay to make puzzle-solving much smoother.1. Newly Added Functions① Dialogue Record Viewing FunctionYou can review missed key conversations, villagers’ secret remarks and messages left by your father at any time during the game, so you will never miss vital foreshadowing in the plot.② Clue Notebook Image Browsing FunctionThe collected photos, written notes, stone carving pictures and archived documents can be zoomed in the clue notebook to observe details, allowing you to decipher puzzle clues with greater ease.2. Comprehensive Optimization of Control ButtonsUnified keyboard operation rules:① Character Movement: Operable with W/A/S/D keys or arrow keys ↑↓←→② Scene Item Interaction: E key③ Quick open the clue notebook: Q key④ Quick call up…

• ShanWen Joins Sespense Game Festival, Uncover Secrets of Misty Lingshan - 26 May 2026

  Hello dear players!Chinese folk mystery game ShanWen officially takes part in Sespense Game Festival. The event runs from May 29th to June 7th, offering a 10-day immersive mysterious journey. Step into fog-shrouded Lingshan and dig out the town’s long-buried secrets!We also launched a major version update lately. The demo content has been fully expanded and upgraded with abundant new gameplay, bringing you a more complete and engrossing suspense adventure.Night Falls Over LingshanBreak the dull daytime atmosphere as the eerie night zone of Lingshan Town opens up. Shrouded in thick mist, the remote mountain town hides countless anomalies among run-down stele gardens, silent lanes and abandoned mining areas. Whispering night winds and flickering shadows bring constant eerie encounters. The game fully presents the heavy rural horror vibe of the 1990s, with every step filled with uncertaint…

• v0.2 Major Update | Night Falls on Lingshan! - 21 May 2026

  Greetings, players! We’re back with a massive update for the ShanWen demo! This release greatly expands playable content—night has descended upon Lingshan Town, bringing more eerie secrets, chilling encounters, and branching storylines waiting for you to uncover!Two Branching Paths Unlocked – Choose Wisely!!The core feature of this demo update: two fully independent story branches are now available! You get one critical choice—will you lend a hand to the mysterious shaman?Help Her: Uncover the truth behind the sacred mountain ritual formation scroll!Refuse Her: Learn hidden clues about the town’s buried past!Deepened Folk Horror & Full ImmersionStaying true to the 90s rural eerie aesthetic, night environments are fully upgraded: the quiet town, the cold clinic, paired with haunting ambient sounds and eerie music—building an atmosphere of oppressive suspense from start to finish!The new…

• Version Update - 28 April 2026

  Thank you to all players for your continuous attention and playtest feedback on ShanWen.Based on your real experience and suggestions after trying the Demo, we have optimized and upgraded the control scheme and beginner guidance, aiming to deliver a smoother and more immersive exploration experience in Linshan Town.Detailed update contents are as follows:1.Added keyboard movement controls for better accessibilityPreviously, only click-to-move was supported, which many players found restrictive. This update introduces brand-new keyboard controls:Use the A/D keys to move left and right, and press Shift to sprint.Keyboard controls offer greater freedom and flexibility, allowing you to control your movement pace and exploration speed freely. It adapts perfectly to slow, careful scene searching as well as fast movement in tense moments. Explore the eerie and oppressive Linshan Town immersive…

• Shanwen Demo · Update Notes v0.1.6 - 13 April 2026

  Shanwen Demo · Update NotesThank you all for your continued interest and support for Shanwen! Based on your feedback from the demo, we’ve made targeted improvements and fixes to enhance the gameplay experience. Here’s what’s updated in this version:Art Asset ImprovementsWe’ve refined the protagonist’s design and portrait art to unify the overall visual style, resolving inconsistencies in the character’s art direction. This helps strengthen visual harmony and deepen immersion in the Chinese folk horror atmosphere.Scene Visibility AdjustmentsFixed issues where foreground ghosting effects obscured the player character. We’ve adjusted the display so foreground elements near the character become transparent, preventing obstruction during exploration and improving overall visual clarity.Bug FixesAddressed various known issues in the game, optimized interaction logic, and improved the stabilit…

• The preview version of "Shanwen" was officially released on March 20. - 21 March 2026

  Announcement of "Shanwen" Steam Demo Launch (March 20)Dear Explorers:A long-silent mining town has finally received a tentative gaze of exploration.The free demo of the Chinese folk horror puzzle game 《Shan Wen》 will be officially launched on Steam on March 20.This time, we will not create deliberate scares. Instead, we hide unease in the atmosphere, undercurrents in the dialogues, and chills in the details.What You Can Experience in This Demo- Experience the complete prologue chapter and immerse yourself in a closed mountain town shrouded in a strange illness- Solve Chinese folk-style atmospheric puzzles and uncover the truth through clues and dialogues- There are multiple key story branches, and your choices will change the direction of the current narrative- No jump scares throughout the entire experience, providing an immersive horror experience with a story that becomes more terrif…

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