Hello Champions!
First and foremost, happy new year! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season. After a short break, we're back and ready to embark on a fresh chapter. This year is a bit of a restart for the team, as we bid farewell to a couple of longtime members and welcome some new faces. To those leaving, we send our heartfelt thanks and best wishes for the future. To those joining us, welcome aboard! We’re still a small, dedicated team, and there’s a ton on our plate, but we’re ready for the challenge. Before diving into our plans for 2025, that's something to say about the release.
As you all know, our 1.0 launch didn’t go exactly as planned. Initially set for the end of October, we had to postpone by a month
to address some last-minute issues [on Steam side]. It was a hectic period, but we made it through. Launching as an indie team with a shoestring marketing budget, we relied heavily on organic growth, press, and support from our community. We didn’t have major streamers or even our own live streams during launch, but that’s the reality of being a small team.
Still, we’re proud of what we achieved. Around 20k players joined us on launch day on Twitch, and we saw incredibly strong performance on GOG, thanks to their fantastic marketing support and a prominent homepage feature. While sales numbers were slightly below our expectations, they were strong enough to keep us moving forward.
From the very beginning, we knew this would be a marathon, not a sprint, and now, we’re gearing up for the next big steps with our 2025 roadmap. We’ve got an exciting year ahead with a mix of free content updates, lore expansions, and unique collectibles. Here’s what you can expect!
[h3]WYRMWOOD AND OTHER FREE CONTENT UPDATES[/h3]
The first major free update of the year, Wyrmwood, introduces a new area steeped in mystery and danger. The enchanted forest of Wyrmwood serves as the gateway to Vorrak'Tol, a savage island whose name means "Land of Fire and Claws" in the orcish tongue. Vorrak'Tol is an uncharted territory under the watchful eyes of the Talons, as its turbulent waters render it inaccessible by conventional means.
The island is home to a massive dragon and a ferocious race of dragonkind that pose a grave threat to anyone daring to set foot on its shores. This update also brings a new boss area to the continent, where the Brak'Shak clan leader, Vrax, rallies his forces to threaten the southern lands.
Wyrmwood is just the beginning, be ready to see many new areas popping-up on the world map. New kingdoms? Who knows...After the release of Wyrmwood,
we’re excited to announce that Polish and Turkish localizations will be added to the game, following our ongoing work on tools and official localization that began in late 2024. This is just the beginning,
our next steps will focus on Russian and Chinese localization, which will require a significant amount of work, but we're committed to expanding the reach of Alaloth.
Additionally,
we’re introducing a brand-new samurai-inspired weapon and armor set, perfect for those who love to wield the blade. Get ready to take on your enemies with a powerful Nodachi and slice through them in epic fashion!
All of this and more will be coming your way starting in February, stay tuned for more updates!
[h3]THE TALES AND THE TEMPEST[/h3]
We’re thrilled to share more about Alaloth: Tales, a series of books delving into the rich lore of Plamen. The first four titles, Black Sun, Tears of Heresy, The Dragon Bane, and Seas of Sand, explore the lives of legendary characters such as Volkar, Tornir, Vanril, and Dojhmarin. These stories unravel the histories of the great houses and clans, the epic battles, and the myths shaping the world of Alaloth. Whether you’ve met these characters in your adventures or simply heard their names whispered in tales, the series offers an immersive journey into the heart of Plamen’s past.
The books will be available soon digitally both on Amazon and Steam.
You know how much we care about the world lore and the consistency of the world of Plamen. Tales is just the beginning of a serie of content dedicated to the world of AlalothAs for The Tempest, our standalone comic book introducing the world of Plamen
is already available in both digital and physical formats. We’ve recently reclaimed the publishing rights and have begun translating the volume into EFIGS, with additional languages to follow.
Soon, the physical edition will be hitting bookstores worldwide, allowing even more fans to discover the vibrant lore of Plamen. Details to follow.
[h3]CHANTS OF HEROES[/h3]
Finally, we’re thrilled to announce Alaloth; Chants of Heroes, an amazing limited-edition vinyl. With nearly five hours of in-house music created for Alaloth, this exclusive vinyl includes a selection of the best tracks from our OST, carefully curated for real collectors. We’ve partnered with Southbound Press to make this happen,
and preorders are already live on their website, with worldwide shipping available.
Collectors beware, be fast to reserve your numbered copy of Chants of Heroes. Only 500 available at launch![h3]WORKING ON THE FIRST MASSIVE DLC, CONSOLES ON THEIR WAY IN 2025[/h3]
On top of all the exciting things already mentioned, we’re putting things together to announce
the very first DLC for Alaloth. While we’re eager to share more, we’ve decided to hold off on the announcement for now because we’re still weighing our options on the best approach.
We’re considering whether to release a massive DLC or divide it into a couple of smaller updates [but still huge], each with a lower price point. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this! This decision is also directly tied to the upcoming console version of the game, which is in the works and set for release later this year.
So, for now, just sit back, enjoy the free updates, and stay tuned for more details as we continue to shape the future of Alaloth.
As usual,
thanks for the support and share the love!
Alberto
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From this outpost, the Talons defend the untamed lands of Drakvalen, ever vigilant against the darkness that threatens.
Wyrmwood stands as a bridge between two worlds, guarded by the forces of Talons and Edherest
New languages are now available! We’re actively monitoring feedback to address any issues