File #21 // Happy Holidays + 2025 Recap

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 Memories

This 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 2025

GDC 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 most exciting indie games of the year. Seeing players try the game for the first time and hearing feedback directly from the community was incredibly inspiring.

Steam post imageWe were thrilled to receive a nomination for the Best in Play Award, and even more thrilled when we actually won it.

Málaga was great!!

GuadalIndie was another unforgettable stop. Meeting so many of you in person, sharing the floor with fantastic indie creators, and feeling the love from the community made the event truly special. Thank you to everyone who visited our booth or simply dropped by to say hi. Your energy kept us going.

BitSummit Japan

BitSummit was also packed with wonderful memories. Presenting Altered Alma alongside other remarkable indie titles and watching players discover the game was an amazing experience. From everyone who played the demo to the press who helped spread the word, we appreciate you deeply. Your enthusiasm fueled us all week long.

Gamescom 2025

Another major highlight of the year, no doubt. We returned from Germany with hearts full and spirits high. The new Altered Alma demo received so much love; Jack never looked better shifting and dashing across the neon corners of the Spaceport.

Thank you to everyone who traveled to Cologne to try the demo, share kind words, or simply greet us. Your support means everything. ⚔️

BCN Game Fest

Wrapping up the year at Barcelona Game Fest (Previously IndieDev Day) felt perfect. Seeing players jump into the demo, explore secrets, and battle through challenges filled us with joy. Every reaction, every question, every moment of excitement reminded us why we make games.

🏙️ A Closer Look at Neo Barcelona’s New Biomes

As development continues, we’ve been pouring our passion into creating the stunning, unique environments of Neo Barcelona. Here’s what’s on the horizon:

Clavegeras & Undercity

Welcome one and all to Neo Barcelona’s biggest and shameless bar zone, take a seat! This rat infested, neon-drenched slimy grounded zone will teach you the very definition of scrapping the bottom of the barrel. Here you will find every person that had their troubles up there in the city, so be aware and don’t be surprised if they dislike the idea of moving up in the world.

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Ramblas

The most well-known street in the whole Barcelona city center, connecting the Plaça de Catalunya with Port Vell, is a perfect place to visit, or just have a nice walk surrounded by trees!

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Hill of God

In the world of Altered Alma, the legendary Hill of God—inspired by the real Montjuic in Barcelona—stands tall as the headquarters of The Crusaders, the city's elite law enforcers and mercenaries. Perched above Neo Barcelona, this towering stronghold is both a symbol of order and a fortress of power. The Crusaders rule from here, enforcing their own version of justice, whether the city agrees with it or not. Expect intimidating architecture, high-tech security, and an air of authority that makes it clear—this is not a place you enter lightly.

Each biome is being crafted to feel alive, with intricate details and gameplay opportunities that reflect Neo Barcelona’s essence. We’re incredibly excited to show you even more as development progresses!

✨ Looking Ahead to 2026

With such a strong foundation laid in 2025, we’re diving into 2026 with renewed energy and focus. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• 🕹️ More development updates and sneak peeks into gameplay.

• 🌟 New surprises, announcements and cool stuff we have for you!

• 📅 Progress updates as we march closer to completing Altered Alma.

The journey is far from over, and we’re so grateful to have you with us every step of the way.

A huge shoutout to everyone who’s been active on our Discord, giving us your love, support and feedback. Your input has been incredibly valuable and has helped us fine-tune the game and polish the final details. We’ve been taking tons of notes, and your excitement genuinely keeps us going. With each update, we’re getting closer to bringing this world to life, and we honestly couldn’t do it without you. Thanks for being with us on this journey. We can’t wait to share even more soon. Altered Alma Demo See you in our next entry, – 2Awesome Studio Activity subsidized by the Spanish Ministry of Culture, Creative Europe Media and the Catalan Institute for Cultural Companies (ICEC).