Discover What's New in Early Access, Meet Us at PAX West, and Get a Sneak Peek at What's Coming Next!
August 27, 2024
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Drattzy Games :
We’re thrilled to share a series of exciting updates for Alterium Shift! From new key art to our latest Early Access release, and a glimpse into our roadmap, there's a lot to look forward to. Here’s everything you need to know:
NEW KEY ART
We’re proud to unveil new key art for Alterium Shift, brought to life by the incredibly talented Marcel Mosqi. This stunning artwork perfectly captures the essence of our game and will be showcased at PAX and beyond. Additionally, we have new merch featuring the new key art available on our merch store. Keep an eye out for it!
MEET US AT PAX WEST 2024
We’re also excited to be attending PAX West 2024 in Seattle Washington! Visit us at booth 738 in the Arch building, right on the path to the indie dev section. We’ll be showcasing our new art, letting you test out the latest game updates, and we'll also be giving away something special to select pax west attendees, more details will be revealed through a post on X (formally twitter)!
Keep an eye on our steam page—Alterium Shift will be on sale for 20% off from August 30 - September 3!
NEW RELEASE: EARLY ACCESS 1.4.0
Our latest update, Early Access 1.4.0, is packed with bug fixes and exciting new features. Some of the highlights include:
Stored Books: Access books you’ve read directly from the in-game menu.
Performance Improvements: Experience smoother gameplay with significant optimizations.
Camera Nudging: Enjoy the ability to look around and zoom out slightly.
Enhanced Save System: Multiple auto-saves, unlimited manual saves (space permitting), and fully integrated Steam cloud saves.
Check out the full update now on Early Access or try out the free Demo—your progress will carry over if you decide to support us by purchasing the Early Access version.
THE ROAD(MAP) AHEAD
While we’re still refining our roadmap, we want to share a few key points to assure you that Alterium Shift is moving forward. We appreciate your patience as we’ve navigated the complexities of our recent publisher transition.
Here’s a tentative look at what’s coming:
Act 2 Content Update: We aim to have this completed and delivered before the end of the year.
Nintendo Switch Demo: Targeted to be released along side the Act 2 content update (demo only).
Act 3 and Full Launch: We’re working hard to tie everything together for a full launch, with an expected completion date in 2025 to ensure the highest quality experience.
And here are some exciting features we’re hoping to introduce by year-end, in addition to the content updates:
Node-Based Fast Travel
On-Map Battles with an Improved Battle System
A New Fishing Mini-Game
A New Mount
Expanded core shift mechanics
And More!
Thank you all for your continued support. We’re committed to making Alterium Shift a polished retro-inspired experience and we couldn’t do it without your enthusiasm and feedback. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue this journey together!
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