File #17 // August Update + Gamescom Recap

15 Sep 2025Developer post

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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 thank you enough for following us along this incredible journey, in person, online or wherever we might be.

A huge thank you to everyone who flew all the way to Cologne to try the new demo, share some kind words, or just came to say hi. Your support truly means the world to us. ⚔️

And let’s not forget about the awesome games and friends we were surrounded by at the Indie Arena Booth! We would like to thank the wonderful people of the organization, Valentina, and all the volunteers that helped us out. And special thanks to Catalan Arts, we wouldn’t make this possible with all of your support.
Shout out to the awesome people making RoomBattle, Blightstone, GodsTV, Dracamar… The Spanish indie scene is thriving, for sure. ❤️‍🔥

TUNE IN CRITICAL REFLEX TIME ON SEPTEMBER 15!

Our Publisher Critical Reflex will be hosting their own game show! From new trailers to development insights and updates – all delivered directly into your system.

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New demos, playtests, and releases. Also check it out for some Altered Alma news and announcements. Tune in Today (September 15th) at 7pm CEST / 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST

Watch the Showcase here!!

Development Progress 🛠️

🌆 A living, breathtaking city

One day, you think you know this city like the back of your hand, the next, you could swear the building are moving on their own.
We are working hard on delivering the biggest, brightest and astonishing views you could ever imagine of this city. Neo Barcelona is being dressed for the occasion: better lighting, more and more neon signs, people walking around the streets and even Zeppelins flying in the night sky. What a sight!

🗡️ Up your arsenal

Jack’s been training hard off-screen to ensure she can beat each an every thug that dares crossing her path on these streets.
Soon you will be able to get your hands on some sweet new tools for the trade. Thinking of backstabbing your enemies and ending the thing in one fell swoop? Think no more. Maybe you have a more forward mentality about your problems? Well, we have the solution for you too.

⚔️ The bigger they are, the harder they fall

Jack’s been on the run for long enough. It was just a matter of time the Crusaders send somebody to hunt her down.
There is no place to hide in the depths of Spaceport. The perfect spot for waiting on your prey, but who’s to say which one will take the upper hand in this brutal encounter? Prepare yourself, old man.

A huge shoutout to everyone who’s been active on our Discord, giving us your love, support and feedback. Your input has been invaluable, helping us fine-tune the game to make it even better. We’ve been writing down notes like crazy, and we can’t wait to put them to good use as we polish up the final game.

And a special thanks to all the brave souls who’ve already taken Neo Barcelona for a spin and shared their honest thoughts with us in the previous events – you rock!

Before leaving, read our past updates on Steam: