Rice Games has introduced 16 new Steam Achievements for Shujinkou, tied to the Akuma and Swimsuit Quests DLC, with automatic unlocks for eligible saves and further updates including leaderboards in development
Rice Games has rolled out a new set of 16 Steam Achievements for Shujinkou, specifically linked to the Akuma Quests and Swimsuit Quests downloadable content. These achievements are now live on Steam and can be earned by progressing through the two DLC packs, which originally launched in 2025. Players who have already met the requirements in their local save files will see the relevant achievements automatically unlock upon loading their data, streamlining the process for those who completed the content before the update.
Achievement Integration and Player Access
The addition of these achievements addresses a long-standing request from the Shujinkou community, who had previously completed the DLC content without the ability to reflect their progress on Steam. Rice Games has acknowledged the delay and expressed appreciation for player patience during the wait. The full list of new achievements, which avoids major story spoilers, is available to view on Shujinkou's Steam achievement page. This update ensures that both new and returning players can now track their DLC progress more transparently within the Steam ecosystem.
Upcoming Leaderboards and Patch Roadmap
Development continues on Shujinkou v1.46, which is set to introduce leaderboard functionality across supported platforms, including Steam and PlayStation. The leaderboard system is currently undergoing additional quality assurance to address platform-specific and gameplay edge cases. Rice Games has stated that further testing is required before the feature can be released to the production branch. Meanwhile, the v1.45 patch is still pending certification for Nintendo Switch, where it will arrive as version 1.1.0. Players are advised that the Switch update will be available once it passes the necessary verification process.
Future Updates and Series Outlook
Looking ahead, Rice Games is planning a more substantial update for Shujinkou, currently targeted for October or November 2026 as v1.47 or a later version. This update is expected to address a range of quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes, many of which have been reported by players or identified internally. The studio has also indicated that further news regarding Shujinkou and the broader series will be shared in the coming months, reflecting a continued commitment to post-launch support and community engagement. For those interested in other recent RPG developments, Eastshade Studios recently confirmed a September 2026 PC release for Songs of Glimmerwick, blending adventure and life simulation elements, as detailed in our coverage of its upcoming launch.
Downloadable content, or DLC, refers to additional game content released after the main game, often expanding storylines, adding new quests, or introducing cosmetic items. Achievements tied to DLC can incentivise players to revisit or complete extra content, but their integration is sometimes delayed due to technical or certification requirements across platforms. Automatic achievement unlocking based on existing save data helps ensure that players' prior progress is recognised, reducing frustration for those who completed content before new achievements were implemented.
