- File #27 // Summer Update + Gamescom 2026 - 20 August 2026
Hi Awesome gang!We hope you are enjoying the summer! Things have been extremely busy around here as we’ve been working non-stop, fixing bugs, stabilizing the build, and polishing every single detail to ensure the best possible experience. On top of all that hard work, we have some fantastic news to celebrate today: we are heading back to Gamescom!Let's get into it.Gamescom 2026 // Cologne, GermanyWe are super thrilled to announce that we will be attending Gamescom once again from August 26th to August 30th!Our team is going all-in to bring the absolute best version of the demo to the show floor. We've been working intensely behind the scenes to make sure the build feels polished, smooth, and ready for you to experience. If you’re attending the event in Cologne, make sure to come say hi and try out the game!Unfortunately, we won't be able to announce the release date during this event as…
- Demo Patch Notes - 29 July 2026
Hey Awesome Gang! Thank you for the support. We collect, store, and review every piece of feedback. And we are happy that you are enjoying the Demo just as much as we do! This time, thanks to your help, we’ve fixed the following issues: Game Stuck at First Screen, Italian localization. Thank you for supporting Altered Alma and following this journey with us. Your feedback and enthusiasm are the main reasons that keep us moving forward! See you in our next entry, – 2Awesome Studio
- UPDATED DEMO OUT TODAY! - 16 July 2026
Hi Awesome gang!We hope summer is treating you well. Remember to stay hydrated and wear sunscreen! Here in 2Awesome we've been busy, improving alma an preparing something for you! Lets get into it!Secret Sauce FestivalToday at the Open Sauce Event we were part of the Secret Sauce Showcase alongside a lot of amazing indie games!⚙️ Demo Update Available NowSince Steam Next Fest, we've spent a lot of time reviewing your feedback, watching streams, reading comments, and identifying areas where the demo could improve. Thanks to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts. Your feedback helped shape this update.Today, we're happy to release a major update for the Altered Alma demo. So lets check out some of the many improvements we have!Difficulty & Accessibility OptionsThe demo now includes expanded difficulty and accessibility settings, allowing you to adjust elements such as enemy d…
- File #26 // June Update + Secret Sauce - 29 June 2026
Hi Awesome gang!We hope the end of spring treated you well. Things have been busy here, and we have a lot to share with you today. New events, a big demo update, and a nice surprise for our dear PlayTesters!Let's get into it.Secret Sauce Festival // San FranciscoWe’re happy to announce we will be part of the Secret Sauce Showcase during July 18–19!! It will also be transmitted during the Open Sauce in San Francisco, USA!We will have a brand new trailer for you during this showcase! So please tell us what you think about it too!Unfortunately, we won't be able to announce the release date during this event as we were planning to; we are so sorry to hype you up for this announcement.In an ideal world, we'd have already announced the release date as originally planned; but with the ever-growing amount of games launching in the 2nd half of 2026, we want to make sure we give the game the best…
- File #24 // Summer Update! - 4 June 2026
Hey Awesome Gang!We hope the end of spring treated you well. Things have been busy here at 2Awesome Studio, and we have a lot to share with you today. New content, world updates, and some friends we want you to meet.Let's get into it.More Killshifts!A few executions were never going to be enough. We added more Killshifts to the game, each one slick, brutal, and satisfying to pull off. Jack has new ways to finish a fight in style.Neo Barcelona Feels More AliveEvery biome now has background NPCs walking around and destructible objects scattered across the environment. The city reacts to you. Break things. Watch the city breathe around you.Biome Visual UpdatesWe have been putting serious work into the look and feel of Neo Barcelona, and we want to show you two areas getting major attention.Sagrada FamiliaControlled by La Familia, Neo Barcelona's mafia-like gang, the Sagrada Familia megastr…
- File #23 // Steam Next Fest Insights! - 2 April 2026
Hi Awesome gang!First of all, THANK YOU SO MUCH for the support you showed Altered Alma during the recent events and showcases. The past weeks moved fast for our team. We had the chance to show the game during Fun Dark and Cozy, Convergence Game Showcase, Steam NEXT Fest and The MIX Spring Showcase. Your support during these events meant a lot to us.Many of you tried out the demo, shared feedback, streamed the game, and talked about it with others. Every message, video, and comment helped our team understand how players interact with Altered Alma. Thank you for taking the time to support the project.⚙️ Steam Next Fest InsightsThe Steam Next Fest brought a large wave of players to the demo. We saw many positive reactions, kind messages, and a large amount of detailed feedback. Our team read every report and messages; all of this gave us valuable insight.The current demo is designed to sh…
- NEXT Fest Demo - Patch - 27 February 2026
Hey awesome gang!! Thank you once again for the support during Steam Next Fest. Your wishlists, feedback, streams, and reviews pushed the demo further than we expected. And we are happy that you are enjoying the Demo as much as we do! Thanks to all the feedback and comments we've been working on fixes, updates and QoL changes for the demo (and final game) UpdatesReduced difficulty of platforming in Harry's side quest area and extra checkpoint.Adjusted base health and health core recovery speed both in normal and Quantum State. Faster regenerationIncrease ledge grab animation Bug FixesLocalization adjustments in multiple languages: Multiple fixes on various languages after Language update:To fully correct this issue, please delete this te content in Altered Alma folder before launching the game: C:UsersNameAppDataLocalLow2Awesome StudioAlteredAlmaFixed Missing characters on asian languag…
- Demo Language Support Patch - 24 February 2026
Hey awesome gang!! Thank you for the support during Steam Next Fest. Your wishlists, feedback, streams, and reviews pushed the demo further than we expected. And we are happy that you are enjoying the Demo as much as we do! Please, keep the clips and streams rolling, we are watching 'em all!! New Language Support This patch expands full language support to the following languages for the Demo English Russian Catalan Spanish, Spain Spanish, Latin America Portuguese Portuguese, Brazil French German Italian Polish Turkish Ukrainian Korean Japanese Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese You can change the language from the Settings menu. All supported languages include localized UI and in game text. Stability Improvements This patch includes multiple stability fixes across the demo to improve the overall experience of the game! If you encounter any bug or issue, feel free to report it on ou…
- File #22 // February Update + Steam Next Fest - 19 February 2026
Hey awesome gang!! Hope you had a Happy New Year and January didn’t become eternal like it usually used to! We started with renewed energy, and we’re working hard on Altered Alma to improve and expand this awesome adventure in Neo Barcelona! Let us share with you some amazing news! ⚙️ STEAM NEXT FEST As you may already know, Altered Alma will be part of the Steam Next Fest this February 23rd! We’re so excited about this! The Demo is bigger, better, and packed with more action and exploration in Neo-Barcelona! You will notice expanded areas, refined mechanics, and a smoother overall flow. We took your feedback seriously and used it to guide improvements across combat balance, pacing, and progression. We can't wait for you to experience this update and to hear your opinions about the changes! BUT WAIT!! Did we say Steam NEXT Fest? Actually, the demo will be available sooner! ⏱️ Convergenc…
- File #21 // Happy Holidays + 2025 Recap - 24 December 2025
Hey awesome gang!!As we look back on an unforgettable 2025, the entire Altered Alma team wants to wish you Happy Holidays and an awesome New Year. This year has been one of the most exciting in our studio’s history, and it’s all thanks to you, our amazing community.Your support has been the driving force behind every milestone we reached. We are endlessly grateful for every pledge, every comment, and every bit of enthusiasm you shared with us. So let’s take a moment to look back at what we accomplished together throughout 2025. 🌟 2025: A Year full of MemoriesThis year was a whirlwind for Altered Alma, and we loved every second of sharing it with you. Here are some of the highlights that made 2025 so special:🌍 GDC / Day of the Devs 2025GDC 2025 was an unforgettable moment for 2Awesome Studio. We started strong with Day of the Devs, where we showcased Altered Alma alongside some of the…
- File #20 // November Update - 27 November 2025
Hey there, awesome gang! Welcome back for our 20th Update!! Once again, thank you so much for your incredible support since the beginning of Altered Alma’s journey! Every wishlist, every message and every moment we share together alongside our dear Jack, keeps us moving forward! Hope Spooky season treated y’all well, and you’re getting ready for the Holliday's! Let’s get into this month’s updates! Developer Updates 🎮 1. Feature Spotlight Killshifts We know you like when that Bladeshift turns into a Killshift… Oil and blood spilling everywhere as you finish your enemies in the most stylish and brutal way possible! Sweeper Bot Do not confuse this little friend with a regular Roomba you can find in your home… this heavily modified sweeper bot tends to stain the streets with the blood of those who decide to underestimate them. Maybe just better walk past them, those spikes look really shar…
- File #19 // October Update + BCN Game Fest Recap - 22 October 2025
Hey there, awesome gang:It’s Spooky Season, the leaves are falling, and the coffee is having some pumpkin spice on it! We hope Autumn is treating you well, with not too much cold or not too much heat, just right for long walks at the park! We’ve been hard at work on Altered Alma, and we’re excited to share what’s new. So let’s dive right in! BCN Game Fest, thank you for being there! 🎮New Name, but just as awesome! A huge thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth, played the Altered Alma demo, and shared your thoughts with us. Watching you dive into the game, uncovering secrets and battling through challenges, fills us with joy and excitement.A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by the booth to try the new demo, chat with us, or just say hi. Sharing this moment with you here in our home city, Barcelona, truly means a lot to us. Gràcies de tot cor. You’re the reason we keep pushing…
- [NEW] File #18 // September Update + BCN Game Fest - 2 October 2025
Hey there, awesome gang: Nights are starting to get longer and colder in Neo Barcelona. The air feels heavier and crispier than ever, but don’t blame the mega-corporation’s climate control systems just yet, Autumn falls in the city. More opportunities to warm up fighting every bad guy under the neon-drenched night sky, I guess. We’ve been hard at work on Altered Alma, and we’re excited to share what’s new. So let’s dive right in! BCN Game Fest 2025, here we go! 🎮 Indie Dev Day just got upgraded: bigger, better and stronger than ever. You heard us right, Altered Alma will be present in the new and renovated BCN Game Fest (formerly known as IndieDev Day). We’ve been preparing a lot of stuff for you guys this time around, we will bring a new DEMO, so if you want to try it with us, you’re welcome to also give us your Feedback. La Farga de l’Hospitalet October 10th - 12th! So, don’t forget…
- Demo Patch Notes - 18 September 2025
Hey there, awesome gang: Hope you are having a great one, shifting your way out of Neo Barcelona in one piece! A hell of a task to accomplish these days, we know. But rest assured, Jack has some tricks up her sleeve… And we have some improvements and fixes to make things just a little easier in these streets. Let's get down to business. ⬆️ Updates: Increased the speed of the Quantum Blade!! Reduced the size of the mini-map to improve screen visibility 🛠️ Bug Fixes: Fixed Issue where game could get stuck on loading screen. Fixed issue where the Pulverator's Boss death sound effect would trigger every time Jack entered the boss room. Fixed issue where the timed door in Spaceport would reset upon Jack dying after completion. Fixed issue where VERA would get stuck in place upon a new activation when going back to Jack in while hacking something. Fixed Issue where you get a black screen whe…
- NEW DEMO now Available!! - 15 September 2025
Hey there, awesome gang! We have some HUGE news that we’re excited to share with you today! Today at the Critical Reflex Time we announced something you will probably enjoy!!🎉 That's right! We have a BRAND-NEW Demo available, More Jack, More Neo Barcelona and the most important: MORE CHALLENGES!! So sharpen your blades, 'cause Neo Barcelona is calling you! For all questions you may have, we encourage you to join our Discord and follow our social media for more updates!! See you in our next entry, - 2Awesome Studio
- File #17 // August Update + Gamescom Recap - 15 September 2025
Hey there, awesome gang: Summer is coming to a close nicely, awesome events have come and go, but don’t worry! There’s still plenty of time to crack open a cold one with your crew and enjoy the view and the warmth of the cityscape. We’ve been hard at work on Altered Alma, and we’re excited to share what’s new. So let’s dive right in! Back from Gamescom 2025! 🎮 What a week, what a ride! Metroidvanias are back on business. Gamescom 2025: Mission Accomplished! We are back from Germany, and it was a week to remember, for sure! We’ve heard you, the new demo of Altered Alma was awesome, Jack’s never looked so fine shifting and dashing across the neon-drenched corners of Spaceport. Seeing all of you (SO MANY of you too) hitting the streets of Neo Barcelona, uncovering new secrets and beating new threats was such an experience. As always, we’ve felt the love of the community, and we can’t than…
- File #16 // July Update + Gamescom - 4 August 2025
Hey there, awesome gang:Summer is here!!—So is the heat, remember to stay hydrated! Can you believe we’re already halfway through the year? Time’s flying faster than Jack dashing going for some Burritos! We’ve been hard at work on Altered Alma, and we’re excited to share what’s new. So let’s dive right in! ✈️ Back at Gamescom!We’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be at Gamescom 2025! And of course, we’re not coming empty-handed. 🎮 Visit us at Hall 10.2, Booth F010g - E019You’ll be able to play a totally new and never seen before demo of Altered Alma! Who knows what new secrets Neo Barcelona has in store…Come say hi, chat with the team, and try the game for yourself!⛩️ From Neo Barcelona to KyotoBitSummit was a completely unforgettable experience for us! We had the incredible opportunity to showcase Altered Alma alongside other exciting indie games out there. Seeing players experience o…
- File #15 // June Update - 8 July 2025
Hey there, awesome gang!!Summer is here!!—So is the heat, remember to stay hydrated! Can you believe we’re already halfway through the year? Time’s flying faster than Jack dashing going for some Burritos!We’ve been hard at work on Altered Alma, and we’re excited to share what’s new. So let’s dive right in! Development Progress 🛠️⚔️ Jack’s Combat EvolutionThe stomp attack isn’t just for breaking weak floors anymore. It’s a legit combat tool! Use it to damage and scatter enemies when they swarm you. Pro tip: the higher the fall, the bigger the boom. 🚫 Barriers? Not a Problem Barriers are made to stop you and keep you away… Or that’s the idea. Because the Quantum Blade know no limit. Shift through the energy barriers to reach new levels, you can take advantage of its solidity to hold on them and its quantic weakness to go through them when you need to.🔥 New Environmental Hazards & Enemi…
- File #14 // May Update + Guadalindie Recap - 29 May 2025
Hey there, awesome gang: We hope spring is treating you well—with sunshine, good vibes, and maybe a picnic or two! Can you believe we’re almost halfway through the year? Time’s flying faster than Jack dashing through Neo Barcelona! We’ve been hard at work on Altered Alma, and we’re excited to share what’s new. So let’s dive right in! Málaga was great!! Looking back at GuadalIndie 2025?! Mission accomplished! GuadalIndie 2025 was an unforgettable experience. Meeting so many of you in person, sharing the floor with other amazing indie games, and feeling the love from the community—it was all simply incredible. 💜 A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, shared kind words, or just came to say hi. Your support truly means the world to us. Thanks so much for all your love and support—it means the world to us seeing you at events, cheering us on, and being part of this journey.…
- File #13 // April Update + GualdalIndie - 30 April 2025
Hey there, awesome gang: We hope spring is treating you well—with sunshine, good vibes, and maybe a picnic or two! Can you believe we’re almost halfway through the year? Time’s flying faster than Jack dashing through Neo Barcelona! We’ve been hard at work on Altered Alma, and we’re excited to share what’s new. So let’s dive right in! Sun, Beach and Indies!! We’re heading to Malaga! Yup, it’s time to soak up the sun and indie game goodness at GuadalIndie 2025! Thanks so much for all your love and support—it means the world to us seeing you at events, cheering us on, and being part of this journey. 💜 📍 We’ll be at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Málaga 📅 May 16–17 If you’re near Málaga, come say hi! We’d love to meet you and show you the latest from Altered Alma. Development Progress 🧪 New Dangers Below… The deeper you dive into Neo Barcelona, the weirder—and more dangerous—it ge…
