Updated world map, a new kingdom, localization and more!
Hello Champions!
We're excited to announce that Skylight is the next step in our journey
, as one of the options originally detailed
in our shared roadmap on Steam. The decision to go forward with Skylight was made after careful consideration of all aspects currently in progress. We appreciate your support and value your feedback, of courses. The scheduling of our updates is closely aligned with critical business discussions with publishers and new partners for the full release, the console version and many other things we hope to share in fulll as soon as possible. All of this will enable us to bring the Alaloth experience to a wider audience, ensuring that the game's growth remains aligned with the needs and desires of our community and with our long term vision.
THE LUMINOUS TRIARCHY
This update is set to illuminate a new chapter within the world of Alaloth,
introducing The Luminous Triarchy, a theocratic kingdom, and delving deep into the lore of the Shield Bearers and the sacred religion of Plamen
. During the summer we've been deep in the trenches, making some serious upgrades behind the scenes.
Our coding wizards, Federico and Marco, have been working their magic on the game's foundations
. We're talking about fine-tuning the nitty-gritty, from the internal pipeline to the codebase itself. This means a smoother, more epic experience for all of you. You might have noticed we've slowed down a bit on the patches [just 70 or such...]. No worries, though! It's all part of the plan. We're juggling a bunch of exciting tasks at once,
so we've decided to go for bigger updates rather than a flood of small hotfixes
. Trust us, it's going to be worth the wait.
Gleamreach, where the clertgy and the old houses of Edherest rule with the help of the Shield Bearers!
Prepare yourselves for an odyssey filled with new quests, formidable adversaries, and awe-inspiring locales waiting to be explored. The update promises to challenge even the most battle-hardened champions. Furthermore, the update will usher in various system enhancements to further refine your gaming experience. Stay tuned for more details as we venture forth into this new realm! No ETA yet
but we can confirm that we are aiming to be out in November
the latest!
ABOUT LOCALIZATION
As many of you are aware, localizing a vast game like Alaloth, now boasting an updated word count of over 350,000 words, is an extensive endeavor. The costs involved are significant, and we've been exploring partnerships to ensure that players around the world can enjoy the game in their native languages.
Over the past month, due to overwhelming demand, we've initiated the integration of
tools that promise to streamline the localization process
. These tools not only aim to assist potential partners but also provide an opportunity for us to manage the translation effort internally, if needed.
German!
Spanish!
We're pleased to share that a suite of these localization tools will be available hopefully available with the new year. Currently, we're conducting internal tests to guarantee the quality of the translations. It's important to note that while these tools greatly facilitate the process,
the translation itself won't be automated
. A substantial amount of work on glossaries will be required to ensure accuracy.
The exciting aspect of this development is the potential to make Alaloth accessible to players in a multitude of countries, not limited to key territories.
At the moment, we're focusing on Italian localization with a dedicated internal team. Following this, we'll be setting our sights on other languages.
FALL 2023
We've got some seriously exciting plans in the works for the future of Alaloth.
While we can't spill all the beans just yet, we wanted to give you a little taste of what's coming!
We've been doing some serious brainstorming over here, and we wanted to be upfront with you. We considered a modest price adjustment for the game, but after much deliberation, we've decided to stick with the current pricing for a while more. Right from the get-go, many of you reached out, asking how you could support us, even proposing donations.
We've always been incredibly moved by your generosity, but we wanted to make sure it was a two-way street.
So, we've been hard at work setting up a program for all you amazing souls who've expressed a desire to lend a hand. We're a bit behind schedule on this, but soon enough,
you'll have the chance to help us with the development process
. We're going to dive into all the details here,
on our Discord and through other channels, so keep an eye out for updates! We can't thank you enough for being such a fantastic community.
Stay legendary, share the love!