Hi everyone!
We are rolling out a major update for the demo of our game, STARIO: the Heaven Tower, on June 6!
In this new version, the lockable tower layers will increase from 8 to 12 floors, and we’re introducing a brand-new brace technology - a key tech to strengthen tower stability and expand your structures horizontally, for more creative freedom to build your unique sky-high architecture.
We've also made improvements to citizen needs, upgraded tower-building animations, and added clearer tutorials—all designed to make your skyword journey more engaging and rewarding!
Try out the demo on Steam!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3387080/_Demo/
Save Files Compatibility & Legacy Branch Access
Since the new patch brings significant changes to core gameplay mechanics (we have reworked the whole buff system by the way), please note that the existing save files will not be compatible with the new version.
As a simulation game that heavily involves resource management, updates to the balancing system—especially the rework of various stats—are a key part of refining the player experience and enhancing the flow of tower construction.
We strongly recommend starting fresh with the new version to enjoy all improvements. However, for players who wish to continue their previous save files, we’ll open a temporary legacy branch after the new update. This will allow you to switch back and continue building your tower up to floor 12 in the older version:
Right-click on the game in your Steam library
Select Properties
Click the BETAS tab
In the list under "Select the beta you would like to opt-in to", select “v0.1.7_legacy”
Close the properties menu
Please note that the legacy branch is only available during the demo period. After Steam Next Fest, we’ll be gathering feedback and continuing to make major adjustments, thus we can’t guarantee demo save files will carry over to the full release. Babel wasn’t built in a day, right?
Through early feedback and shared effort with our community, we hope to deconstruct, rebuild, and ultimately deliver a more stable and complete tower-building experience at launch.
June 6 Update Log
Features:
Tower construction limit raised to 12 layers.
Housing Upgrade System: When Spirit conditions are met, Huts can automatically upgrade into Brick Houses, increasing living space and work range.
Brace Technology unlocked: Use braces beneath buildings to reinforce them, significantly expanding horizontal construction potential.
New Structures – Small & Large Frames: Lighter than structural blocks, ideal for horizontal expansion or creative stacking.
Disasters can blow away Towertizens with low Disaster Shelter (let’s hope they land safely!).
Rare resources may be brought in by disasters – make good use of them!
Industrial Core and Ecological Garden now support selecting multiple production items for bonus output.
Some buildings now require ongoing item consumption to maintain their bonus effects (e.g., Greenhouse consumes Water).
Added tutorial guidance for Build Menu, Demolition Tool, Brace Tool, Housing Upgrade, Stability Mode, and Single-layer Display Mode.
Changes:
Small Balloon Station can now transport two types of items.
During disasters, no new Towertizens will arrive, and certain items will be consumed faster.
Visual effects for Mist disasters have been improved.
Plantations and Farms now occupy 3 height units.
Adjusted Towertizen model scale – now about 3 meters tall (down from 5 meters).
Research speed has been adjusted.
Added more animations for Towertizens working in buildings.
Added several sound effects.
Bugfixes:
Fixed an issue where new Pipes connected to under-construction ones could become suspended in midair.
Fixed a bug where stored resources in the tower body would not display correctly when exceeding 1000 units.
UI：
Added Traditional Chinese localization.
Save menu now shows save version info and warns of incompatible versions.
Updated tooltip: replaced "Overhanging Weight" with the clearer term "Stability".
Selecting a residence now highlights its work range across tower layers.
Renamed "Shrub Garden" to "Plantation".
Added a custom program icon for the game.
Fixed several localization errors and text overflow issues.
If you encounter any issues during the demo, or you have any idea that you want to share with us, feel free to click the banner and join our Discord for support and feedback:
