- v0.9.30 The Ayakashi Compendium Opens - 29 May 2026
We have added “Ayakashi,” featuring illustrations and flavor text for Ayakashi. ※A new button will appear to the left of “Netsuke” in “Achievements.” Changes Added the “Ayakashi” illustrated compendium Renewed the HP gauge design Implemented “The Spider Lily Room” and “The Watchful Flesh Room,” two rooms designed to evoke the spirit world Implemented the Communication Switch
- To All Players of SHINONOME: Rainy Night Manor - 25 March 2026
To All Players of SHINONOME: Rainy Night Manor Thank you very much for your continued support of SHINONOME: Rainy Night Manor. On March 25, 2026, SHINONOME ABYSS: The Maiden Exorcist will be released by KADOKAWA Game Linkage. We would like to provide information regarding its relationship to SHINONOME and the differences in content between the two titles. About This Title While SHINONOME ABYSS is based on SHINONOME, it is a standalone new title built around the core mechanic of player transformation. With expanded content, including new enemies, items, and dungeons, it offers a more active style of play and is not a direct sequel to SHINONOME. For those who already own SHINONOME, please note that while the two titles share many elements, including dungeon structure and the core gameplay loop, the addition of these new features has also brought overall gameplay adjustments and changes. A…
- v0.9.29 Kikoku: Wailing Manor Transformed - 12 March 2026
The four mansions in Kikoku: Wailing Manor have been reborn in a Western-inspired style, a look never before seen in Shinonome. Enjoy this new world where Japanese dread and Western horror intertwine. Please note: With this update, the rankings for Kikoku: Wailing Manor have been reset. We apologize for the inconvenience to those of you at the top of the rankings, and we hope you will take on the challenge again in these newly reimagined mansions. ■Change Log : Background Renewal for Kikoku: Wailing ManorNew Western-style backgrounds have been added to the following four mansions:“Ikki Mansion”“Miki Mansion”“Kuki Mansion”“Nagiri Mansion” Ranking ResetAll rankings for Kikoku: Wailing Manor have been reset.
- v0.9.28 Bug Fixes - 21 October 2025
【Bug Fixes】Fixed an issue where the screen would freeze when obtaining Hana-Bouro.
- v0.9.27 – Restart!!! - 16 October 2025
GreetingsThank you very much for your patience.We sincerely apologize for the concern caused by the temporary suspension of development. We are pleased to announce that SHINONOME has been retitled as“SHINONOME : Rainy Night Manor”,and has been renewed and officially restarted! WODAN will continue to provide updates and bug fixes,and SHINONOME : Rainy Night Manor will keep evolving. Please look forward to it. 【Updates】 Changed the mode selection icons for HARAE, MISOGI, and GYOU from paper talismans to candles.Added Ukiyo-e style illustrations to the HARAE, MISOGI, and GYOU modes.Added Ukiyo-e style illustrations to each “village” within the HARAE mode.Added Ukiyo-e style illustrations to the item menu screen. Updated the in-game font.Added a limited-time event “Journey.” ※Event available until October 21, 2025, 12:00 UTC. ※A low-difficulty random stage for beginners (event “Burari Kawag…
- v0.9.26 Revival of the Old Action Buttons - 18 March 2024
Changes When “Options/Settings/Legacy” is selected, the action buttons that used to appear on the right side (operated by mouse click) have been reinstated. Bug Fixes In , fixed a scoring error that occurred when defeating a Pot Nuppe after removing its pot.
- v0.9.25 Hyakki Yagyō - 6 February 2024
■Changes : Multiple Ayakashi now form parties and fight together. All registered rankings will be reset. NOTE; Please be aware that interrupted data will be reset as well. Changed the sound when entering “Shrine Room”. Playing with a “Dream Code” will no longer register in the rankings. The difficulty and scoring criteria of “Cellar” have been changed. Bullets are less likely to hit the “Coastal Gaki” when shooting from an adjacent room while it’s in operation. “Sitting Coffin” will now react to sounds from adjacent rooms. “Monk” and “Raging Gaki” will now open doors in a shorter amount of time. “Monk” will no longer react to sounds when in a drunken state. Other minor adjustments have been made. ■Bug Fixes : Fixed an issue where no sound would play in certain parts of the courtyard. Fixed a bug where Ayakashi’s movement speed could change upon being teleported. Fixed a bug where Ayakas…
- Regarding Rankings - 31 January 2024
Thank you for always playing "Shinonome." In an upcoming update, we will be making significant adjustments to the difficulty, and as a result, we will reset all rankings. This decision is made in the interest of fairness, and we hope for your understanding. However, we recognize that many of the records achieved have surpassed our expectations, and we hesitate to simply erase them. Therefore, before the reset, we will record the names of the top-ranking players, and we are considering making them publicly available in the future. We appreciate your continued support for "Shinonome."
- To all Mac users, - 31 January 2024
We have identified an issue in macOS Sonoma 14.2 and later, where mouse and keyboard inputs are not working in windowed mode. This seems to be related to either the operating system or Unity, and addressing it promptly is challenging. In the meantime, until a solution is confirmed, please use the following methods for gameplay: Use a controller. Press Command + F immediately after launching the game to play in fullscreen mode. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
- Happy New Year - 1 January 2024
Best wishes for the New Year.
- v0.9.24 Bug Fixes - 22 December 2023
■Bug Fixes : Fixed a bug where the achievement “Doll Master” would reset when restarting the game. We have fixed the issue where you become unable to exit the basket when entering it near a door. Fixed a bug where the game could become unplayable if a “Paper Doll” set on a pitfall caused the Wisp to burn out. Other minor bugs have been fixed.
- v0.9.23 Bug Fixes, etc. - 8 November 2023
■Changes : Reduced the number of Grave Coins that can be brought into “GYOU” from 6 to 4 Mon. Modified so that upon trying again, you return to the first floor. Made changes so that Raging Gaki doesn’t burn out when it sets Zabutondamari on fire. Other minor glitches were fixed. ■Bug Fixes : Fixed a bug related to the display of the amount of money held. Fixed various bugs that occurred after loading. Corrected the issue with the display of the underground floor numbers in Simplified and Traditional Chinese. Addressed the problem where some controls were not supported by the controller. Other minor glitches were fixed.
- Steam Scream: The Revenge! “SHINONOME” - 22 October 2023
Why not? ♪ Why not? ♪ Why not?! A fool who dances and a fool who watches - if both are fools, you lose if you don’t dance!! Come now, join us in this crazy, demon-filled parade! Steam Scream: The Revenge! OCTOBER 26-NOVEMBER 2 AT 10 AM PACIFIC
- v0.9.22 Bug Fixes - 28 September 2023
■Bug Fixes : Fixed a problem that sometimes prevented transactions at the stores that appeared in the Labyrinth in . Other minor glitches were fixed.
- v0.9.21 Return of the Old Controls, etc. - 26 September 2023
■Changes : Reintroduced the option for the previous control method. ➔ Added the "Bamboo Slat Floor". *Please note it produces a sound when stepped on. Keys for “Byakko”, “Kokko”, “Shakko”, “Namanari”, and “Yamanba” have been added. Other minor changes were made. ■Bug Fixes : Other minor glitches were fixed.
- v0.9.20 Bug Fixes - 12 September 2023
■Bug Fixes : Load and restart the game in “GYOU.” Fixed a bug that the dice roll did not decrease when clearing a floor without moving the floor. Other minor glitches were fixed.
- v0.9.19 Save function, New operation, etc. - 8 September 2023
■Changes : The save function has been implemented. 1: Talk to “Lost Kokeshi” who appears in some parts of (such as Kikuchi House in Suzusawa Village) or deep in . 2: If you choose to stop the game, you will return to the title screen. 3: To resume the game, select the tag in or where the icon is displayed on the title screen. 4: The game will be restarted from the point where it was interrupted. Note:・You can only resume the same interrupted data once. ・If there is data that is being interrupted, it cannot be started from other mansions contained in the same tag. The UI has been changed. In particular, please note that the action icons now appear near the target (door or large basket). Controller and keyboard operation methods have been partially changed. For details, please refer to ⇨. SHINONOME” will be exhibited at the Tokyo Game Show 2023, a game exhibition to be held in Japan from…
- STEALTH FEST - 21 July 2023
Thanks for finding it. STEALTH FEST JULY 24-31 AT 10 AM PACIFIC The “SHINONOME" is also participating stealthily and secretly.
- v0.9.18 Exhibit at BitSummit, etc. - 11 July 2023
■Changes : SHINONOME" will be exhibited at BitSummit 2023, an indie game festival to be held in Kyoto, Japan from 7/14 to 7/16. To commemorate the event, you can play in a small mansion by selecting the “KYOTO" tag that appears on the title screen during the event. KYOTO" is a very easy mansion that you can play with easily. You may also find Kyoto's famous sweets there. Yono adjusted the door to make it easier to enter. Other minor changes were made. Note: Sorry. Please wait a little longer for the save/load feature to be implemented. ■Bug Fixes : Fixed a bug where multiple “Izunas" were being transformed from the same Ayakashi corpse. Other minor glitches were fixed.
- Simplified and traditional Chinese characters available! - 6 June 2023
Shinonome" is now available in both Simplified and Traditional Chinese characters.