Community30 Jul 2026Above the Snow at ChinaJoy 2026 – Come See Us at Booth N1-G306!Hello everyone, We are thrilled to announce that Above the Snow will be making its way to ChinaJoy 2026! We warmly invite all players to drop by our booth for hands-on demos, conversations with our team, and exclusive giveaways! About ChinaJoy Founded in 2004, ChinaJoy has grown into one of the largest and most influential digital entertainment expos in the world. The 2026 edition will feature…
Wishing all American mountaineers a Happy Independence Day! Today marks 250 years of American Independence. That's worth taking a moment to acknowledge. To the American Mountaineers celebrating today, we hope it's a good one! From all of us on the Above The Snow team, Happy Independence Day! Summer Sale Discount And if you've been meaning to pick up Above The Snow or the Alpine Edition DLC, the…
Would you like to see YOUR specific decor/story/character added to the game? What kind of elements from your country would you like to see in Above the Snow? Would it be Furniture, decorations, stories, or characters? Think of it this way: · "It would be great to hang some traditional Chinese landscape paintings on the walls." · "What kind of story would become legend if a European/American/Asi…
Steam Summer Sale is here! Hello, Mountaineers! The Steam Summer Sale is now live and Above The Snow is part of it! For a limited time, grab the game at 20% off and the Alpine Edition DLC at 10% off. Haven’t played yet? Above The Snow is a cozy, story-driven tycoon set in the 1960s Alps. Design and run your own mountain resort while juggling the needs of a demanding and colorful roster of guest…
Hello Mountaineers! Update 1.2 for Above the Snow is now available! This update brings the next set of roadmap features, including Photo Mode , additional trail map upgrades , new building mode objects , easier route selection and many more minor improvements and fixes. PHOTO MODE Enter Photo Mode and capture the perfect shot of your mountain shelter. Adjust the camera, fine-tune visual effects…
Hello, Mountaineers! We have some exciting news. Above The Snow has been selected to participate in the Steam Baltic Showcase by DevGamm, running from June 15th to June 22nd! DevGamm is one of the leading game industry conferences in Europe, and the Baltic Showcase is a curated Steam event spotlighting indie games from across the Baltic region, including Poland, the Nordics, and beyond. We are…
Hello Wanderers! A quick update from us, Above the Snow is now available in two new languages: Russian and Ukrainian. Thank you to everyone who asked for these localizations. We hope this update makes the game easier to enjoy for more players around the world. More updates coming soon! See you on the trail, Above the Desk Team
Hello Hikers! Today we have great news! The Above the Snow demo is available again. If you have been curious about the game but have not tried it yet, now is a good moment to jump in and see if it is for you. The demo gives you a glimpse of the shelter, the trails, and the atmosphere of the Alps. Have fun and let us know what you think in the comments or on Discord ! See you on the trail, Above…
Hello Hikers! After two weeks of testing, we have found and fixed a few important issues, while also adding a couple of improvements. We also have great news for those waiting for the Russian and Ukrainian languages. They are coming in June! Here’s what’s new: · Fixed Building Preview icons displaying incorrectly during game pause, especially over the freezing effect. · Fixed several issues wit…
Hello Hikers! As promised, this week we are releasing version 1.1 with a number of changes and improvements. This update focuses mostly on things many players asked for. First of all, we took another look at trails. They should now be easier and clearer to build, although this is not the last improvement we want to make to this system, hope you will find this easier to manage. Changelog: · Path…
Hello Hikers! We have been reading your feedback closely, and today we want to show you what is coming next for Above the Snow. This roadmap shows the main things we are working on right now, but it is not a full list of every fix and small change coming to the game. This week we are planning to release version 1.1, which focuses mostly on the most urgent improvements, including the redesigned…
Hello Hikers! Another day, another patch. Today we focused on a few fixes and quality improvements. Changelog: · Destroying objects now properly returns resources (this also fixes the Preparations task not counting collected $ correctly) · Improved Brutus behavior (fixed issues with outline and petting, you can now pet him more than once) · Fixed an issue where the sick worker alert would still…
Hello Hikers! We didn’t plan to drop another patch so soon, but we ran into a couple of uncommon (and pretty annoying) issues, so we went ahead and fixed them. Here’s what’s new: · Workers no longer should have a chance to become stuck in Healing · Trail tasks no longer have a chance to block while worker is on the way If you had those or similar problems make sure to update the game to version…
Hello Hikers! We are coming back with patch 1.0.5! CHANGELOG Support for widescreen/ultra-widescreen monitors This was a common request, and over the last few days we were working on this feature. Now you should be able to play comfortably on any screen you want. It's the first version of widescreen, so please let us know how you feel about it! Blocked Workers Right now this is the most annoyin…
Hello! After a very intense weekend, we’re back with a hotfix addressing the most critical issues reported by players. Changelog: · fixed saves with blocked characters · fixed saves with broken treatment process · fixed saves with broken competition quest - wait for inspector visit fixed saves with broken avalanache shadow - wait for eva · upscalers update: FSR3, FSR4 and DLSS · objects outline…
Hello everyone! Thank you so much for playing Above the Snow and for all your feedback! We've been reading your comments, bug reports, reviews, and Discord messages non-stop. Today we're releasing our Day One Patch, focused on fixing the most urgent issues : UI/UX · We noticed some of you had issues with holdable button for selling object. We changed that to press, so rearranging your furniture…
It feels a bit surreal to finally say this.... Above the Snow is now available on Steam. A cozy, narrative-driven tycoon set in the Alps of the 1960s, where you build a mountain lodge, take care of guests, and quietly shape the stories of people who pass through. Watch the launch trailer! This was not a quick project. We’ve been working on it for years. Learning, failing and rebuilding led us h…
When we took part in Steam Next Fest in February, we didn’t expect this level of interest. The event turned out to be a major test for both the game and our team. Over 5,000 players tried the Above The Snow demo. We received hundreds of completed surveys from you, the result of countless hours spent in the game. We expected you to spend around 30–40 minutes on playtests on average, but the data…
Above The Snow has partnered with legendary Polish explorer Marek Kamiński, and we're thrilled to finally share it. Marek joins a growing family of extraordinary collaborators helping bring our alpine world to life, and this is one we've been especially eager to talk about. Getting to Know Marek If you haven't come across Marek before, here's a quick introduction. Marek Kamiński is a Polish ext…
Heywood-Wakefield is coming to Above The Snow , and we're excited to finally talk about it. In Above The Snow , you're not just ticking boxes on a management screen. You're bringing an old mountaineering lodge back to life, so when it came to choosing a top-tier furniture partner, we wanted a name that stands for heritage, craftsmanship, and design that actually means something. Enter Heywood-W…
Above The Snow is partnering with legendary mountaineer Ed Viesturs to bring our alpine world to life. This collaboration is all about atmosphere and authenticity. We're excited for Ed's real-world mountain expertise to shape the tone of our world, while we keep the focus on a cozy, story-driven management experience. Want to hear Ed talk about his experiences and philosophy in his own words? O…
We’re excited to announce the release date! Above the Snow will officially launch on April 23, 2026 ! Step into the cozy life of the shelter crew and build your dream Alpine resort in this narrative tycoon adventure. Rescue alpinists, manage your resort, uncover rich character stories, and carve new trails in the snowy peaks. Grab your map, pour a warm cup of tea, and get ready to face the hars…
One of the most important elements we wanted to include in the game from the very first drafts was a compelling story and a cast of distinctive characters. Considering the cozy nature of the game, we drew strong inspiration from family adventure films. Our mountain hut is built on people’s stories and atmosphere, and the script became the foundation for designing many of the game’s mechanics an…
Today Steam Next Fest begins, and for this occasion we have prepared the Above the Snow demo! After a long period of work and testing, we are proud to share the demo version with you. Every comment will be valuable to us, both regarding what you like and what you don’t. If you encounter any bugs (knock on wood), please report them on our Discord – Your impressions and suggestions truly help us…
Above The Snow is officially joining Steam Next Fest! You’ll be able to try our first public demo soon. We’ve been excited to share this moment, and Steam Next Fest is a great chance for you to jump in early and see what we’ve been working on. Having won Best PC City-Building Game at the NYX Game Awards: Season 2 2025, Above The Snow has also been nominated for Best Narrative Indie Game at Taip…
Above the Snow has just reached 10,000 wishlists on Steam, and we honestly can’t thank you enough! Every wishlist, comment, and share helps more than you might think and keeps us motivated to push forward and make the game as good as possible. We’ll do our best to make it worth the wait. Thank you for being part of this journey!
The trail-building system is another major pillar of gameplay awaiting the player. This is where the everyday duties of a shelter manager intertwine with deeper strategic decisions--ones that can have long-term consequences. In today’s post, we’ll take a closer look at the trail system and the mechanics standing between you and success. Build Your Own Network of Trails When thinking about high-…
Merry Christmas to you and your families! Thank you for your support throughout the year! The past few weeks have been very busy for our team as we prepare the first public demo, which will be available early next year. Thank you for being with us, following and wishlisting the project - it means a lot to us. See you soon in the mountains. ❄️🏔️ Stay warm, The Above the Snow Team
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