Shanwen

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• Patch Notes·30 Jul 2026Official

  ShanWen V 0.3.0 Version Update Notice

  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 dialogue history: F keyIf you encounter bugs or uncomfortable operation experience while playing, please leave feedback in the comment section or community groups. We will carry out repairs and optimizations in a timely manner.Walk deeper into the dense fog shrouding Linshan Town and uncover the buried truth hidden behind the mountain plague!
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• Community & Events·26 May 2026Official

  ShanWen Joins Sespense Game Festival, Uncover Secrets of Misty Lingshan

  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 uncertainty and suspense.Two Branch Storylines Officially LaunchedTwo fully independent story branches are unlocked in this update, along with pivotal fateful choices. The gameplay is no longer linear. Players face a crucial decision: whether to help the mysterious sorceress. A single choice will completely change the story development.Different decisions lead to distinct plots, exclusive chapters, hidden hints and character endings. You may uncover the truth of mountain god rituals and face hidden secrets, or stand against widespread suspicion and get trapped in endless bizarre incidents.Feel free to download the free ShanWen Demo and explore the truth hidden beneath the night fog of Lingshan.We welcome you to share your gaming experience, plot speculations, puzzle-solving ideas and suggestions in the comment section. Every opinion from players will be carefully reviewed.
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• Patch Notes·21 May 2026Official

  v0.2 Major Update | Night Falls on Lingshan!

  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 ShanWen demo chapters are live now! Update for free to experience the nighttime horror of Lingshan. Pierce through the shadows of Lingshan’s night—your choice will define Lin Tianqing’s fate!Follow us for the latest news, walkthroughs, and updates!We can’t wait for you to step into the world of ShanWen～
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• Patch Notes·28 Apr 2026Official

  Version Update

  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 immersively at your own pace.2.Expanded in-scene guidance to lower entry barriersMany new players reported confusion over interactions and unclear next-step instructions in the early game.We have added comprehensive contextual prompts, detailed interaction hints, process guidance and operation tutorials, enabling more players to smoothly experience the full story and puzzle content.Every optimization is made to build a more complete and intricate world for ShanWen.We sincerely appreciate every player’s patience and valuable feedback. We will keep refining controls, visuals, atmosphere and story details to further enrich the eerie lore of Linshan Town. Stay tuned for future updates!
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• Patch Notes·13 Apr 2026Official

  Shanwen Demo · Update Notes v0.1.6

  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 stability of story triggers for a smoother overall experience.Thank you again for your patience and valuable feedback. We will keep refining Shanwen and strive to deliver a more complete and immersive experience.Feel free to share more suggestions as we continue to make Shanwen even better together!
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