Hey awesome gang!!
As we wrap up an unforgettable 2024, the entire Altered Alma team wants to wish you a Happy Holidays and an awesome new Year! This year has been one of the most exciting in our studioās history, and itās all thanks to youāour amazing community.
Your support has been the driving force behind every milestone weāve achieved, and we are endlessly grateful for every pledge, comment, and a bit of enthusiasm youāve shared with us. So, letās take a moment to celebrate what weāve accomplished together in 2024!
š 2024: A Year Full of Milestones
Itās been a whirlwind year for Altered Alma, and weāve loved every second of sharing the journey with you. Letās look back at some of the highlights:
š Nordic Game
Taking Altered Alma to one of Europeās biggest industry events was an incredible experience. Meeting fans, developers, and showcasing Neo Barcelona to a global audience was unforgettable.Ā
One special highlight was meeting Amelia Jones (Singer of Hollow Knight, Slay the Princess, Alan Wake 2 and many more), who also played Altered Alma during the event, and now we have the honor to have her as a Guest Singer for our soundtrack.
Thank you, everybody who visited our booth at Malmƶ, Sweden.
Amelia Jones playing Altered Alma during the Nordic Game 2024
š® Gamescom
In August, we travelled to Cologne, Germany to showcase Altered Alma on the Indie Arena Booth, and we unveiled Altered Alma with our Kickstarter announcement and Demo Trailer (That you can still play). It was thrilling to finally share the game with the world, and the response blew us away, thank you for sharing that excitement with us.
āļø G-Fusion in China
Taking Altered Alma internationally and introducing it to players at G-Fusion was an amazing opportunity to connect with even more passionate fans of indie games. We didnāt expect such a great reaction, and we really appreciate it, as you have no idea.
šļø Indie Dev Day in Barcelona
Our hometown event was especially close to our hearts. Sharing the game with our local community in Neo Barcelonaās real-life counterpart was a surreal and emotional highlight. We took our signed banner home to remember all of you that came to visit and tried the demo live with us and share your thoughts.
These events reminded us how universal the love for storytelling and games truly is. Whether we met you at one of these events or online, every interaction has fueled our determination to make Altered Alma a masterpiece.
š„ Kickstarter Recap!
Our Altered Alma Kickstarter journey was nothing short of phenomenal. We started with a goal of ā¬40,000, and thanks to you, we surpassed that number in 6 hours like it was nothing (even if the Kickstarted website gave up for a little while with all of you coming at the same time).Ā
And then we reached over ā¬260,000! On Kickstarter and Backetkit all together!! You will never stop to amaze us, you are awesome!
The overwhelming support allowed us to unlock exciting community and stretch goalsālike having the amazing Amelia Jones to be part of our soundtrack with her talented performance, English voice acting, spaceship decoration, our beloved pet system on the Esperanza and many-many moreā¦
Thank you for believing in our vision and helping us make it a reality. Every pledge has brought us one step closer to building the cyberpunk Metroidvania of our dreams!
šļø A Closer Look at Neo Barcelonaās New Biomes
As development continues, weāve been pouring our passion into creating the stunning, unique environments of Neo Barcelona. Hereās whatās on the horizon:
š³ Parc GĆ¼ell Biome
Inspired by the iconic park designed by Antoni GaudĆ, this biome features lush greenery interwoven with surreal architecture. Organic shapes and mysterious pathways invite exploration, offering a contrast to the urban cyberpunk aesthetic.
Hunt or be hunted on this wild gardens where only the strong will survive
š Barceloneta Biome
The cityās shoreline is reimagined as a bustling, cyberpunk-infused district. Amid the neon lights reflecting on the waves, youāll find vibrant life, hidden secrets, and danger lurking in the depths.
Visit landmarks like Port Vell, Hotel Vela, Rambla del Mar and many more iconic placesā¦
š° Gothic & Born Biomes
This biome dives into the rich history of Barcelona, transforming the cityās Gothic and neighboring āEl Bornā Quarter into a dark and atmospheric maze. Expect eerie architecture, ancient secrets, and challenges that test both your skills and wits.
Explore Barcelonaās Cathedral, BasĆlica del Mar and try not to fall off the Kiss Mural
Each biome is being crafted to feel alive, with intricate details and gameplay opportunities that reflect Neo Barcelonaās essence. Weāre incredibly excited to show you even more as development progresses!
āØ Looking Ahead to 2025
With such a strong foundation laid in 2024, weāre diving into 2025 with renewed energy and focus. Hereās what you can look forward to:
- š¹ļø More development updates and sneak peeks into gameplay.
- š New surprises, including additional features weāre keeping under wraps for now.
- š Progress updates as we march closer to completing Altered Alma.
The journey is far from over, and weāre so grateful to have you with us every step of the way.
From all of us at 2Awesome Studio, thank you for being part of Altered Almaās journey. We wish you a joyful holiday season, and an incredible New Year filled with adventure, joy, and lots of gaming!
Hereās to an exciting 2025! š„
Before leaving, read our past updates on Steam:
- File 00 // Altered Alma, revealed on the PC Gaming Show 2023
- File 01 // What to expect from this metroidvania adventure
- File 02 // Gamescom 2023: New trailer and more
- File 03 // September Update + Tokyo Games Show 2023
- File 04 // Neo-Barcelona now and then
- File 05 // Meet the gangs of Neo-Barcelona
- File 06 // May Update + Nordic Game 2024
- File 07 // Kickstarter + Gamescom 2024
- File 08 // Thanks for the Amazing Kickstarter
- File 09 // October Update + Late Pledges
Warm regards,
The Altered Alma Team
Activity subsidized by the Spanish Ministry of Culture, Creative Europe Media and the Catalan Institute for Cultural Companies (ICEC).