Alterium Shift has officially been updated to v1.3.0!
This update includes: - Bestiary - Implementation of localization - Bug fixes ...and more!
And, Demo is now available in 4 additional languages! - Japanese - Korean - Simplified Chinese - Traditional Chinese
Play now!
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Updated some translations
Updated some translations.
Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Alterium Shift has been updated to version 1.3.0
New Features:
New in-game menu
Ability to load saves from in-game
Bestiary
Quest Log
Initial localization: Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
初期ローカライズ: 日本語、韓国語、簡体字中国語、繁体字中国語
초기 현지화: 일본어, 한국어, 중국어 간체, 중국어 번체
初始本地化：日语、韩语、简体中文、繁体中文
初始在地化：日文、韓文、簡體中文、繁體中文
Primarily covers Act 1
Includes new "Language" setting in the settings menu
Analog Run/Walk
Controller analog stick controls gradual speed changes
Walk button still works to restrict to walking
Narrative update (Sage/Atlas)
After the first shift, Sage & Atlas have "self talk" dialog to help process the world shift
Pyra pending for future update
Fixes:
Fixed: Menu cursor "click" sound would sometimes loop multiple times
Fixed: Jude would reappear in the house after grabbing the rope for the well (Sage's quest)
Fixed: Full Screen modes would collapse window after clicking away (screen now stays open in the background)
Fixed: Only one slime would show in Sage's well bottom quest to save Crystal
Other minor fixes and adjustments made (untracked)
Localization updates and fixes
Fixed the menu freezing after opening and closing it at certain times
Fixed an issue where sub-menus would pop back open when re-opening the menu
Known issues:
Some localization is still missing or not showing the proper language
Shops: Some equipment that should be equipable to specific characters does not always show or allow you to equip from within the shop menu but still allows you to equip in the equipment menu.
3D monster’s images do not display in the bestiary.
Alterium Shift - Hot Fix for Version 1.2.02
Fixed an issue with game text not showing when system language was anything other than English.
Alterium Shift PATCH - v1.2.02
Alterium Shift has been updated to Version 1.2.02
New Features & Enhancements
World Map travel via points of interest
Travel between key points of interest as they become available via walking on the world map.
This does not affect traveling on main maps from location to location, this is simply a form of fast travel.
Bug Fixes
Fixed issue with the targets in Summiton Dojo. They now behave as expected.
Fixed issue with Scorpions disappearing when chasing you in the desert.
Fixed issue with being able to walk on certain spikes in the Well Bottom area.
Fixed issue with Certain Objects not appearing as targets for Sage’s ability
Fixed issue with gems being used up in the Abandoned Mines for Sage’s Path
Fixed issue with trade system when a negative value would appear
Fixed issue with meteor object being visible in cave battle map
Fixed issue with interactions in Endless Dunes - South after Arigar Battle
Fixed issue with black bars on Monitors with aspect ratios other than 16:9
Tokyo Game Show Announcement
The retro style JRPG "Alterium Shift" is coming to Tokyo Game Show 2023 ! You can try playing it at the Gravity Game Arise booth!
“Continue” is grayed out until there are save files
“Continue” is the first selected item when there are save files
Added “Support” menu item to the title screen
Added new game Intro sequence when starting a new game
Added an extensive tutorial for the “Echo Shift” node found in Notimus Forest Central
Enhanced Echo Shift load menu to exclude the current player character
This is to address accidental loads that may overwrite autosaves
Enhanced Echo Shift mechanic
Players can reset the node back to “yellow”
After a new character enables the node, that color becomes available to any character
Added new visual for selecting node colors
Improved UI menu controls for “Continue” and “Settings”
Ensured controller “Bumpers” (left and right) work with switching tabs
Added dialog skip option
Use the “cancel” button to move dialog forward. When held, it will quickly skip dialog based on message speed settings.
This will not automatically select choices.
Added “Beta” Menu to game settings for players to opt-in to in-progress features
Includes one setting for “new menu”, which is a new in-game menu
New Menu is extremely beta and has many known issues. Use are your own risk.
Added (beta) - New Quest Log to view active, completed, and failed quest
Only available via the new menu, which can be enabled from the title screen settings
Bug Fixes
Fixed shop UI issues with selling equipped items and getting proper warnings when those items are equipped
Fixed sound issue when starting new game, sound would suddenly change in volume
Fixed issue in Summiton Town - Jude’s House where Cyrstal would show briefly and disappear (before being saved)
Fixed an issue where the Echo Node Attune feature wouldn’t work in specific save scenarios
Fixed an issue where health was recovered before a boss fight.
Patch Notes - 7/20/2023 - v1.1.22
Patch Version 1.1.22
If you have any issues please submit a bug report or join us on discord!
New Features & Enhancements
New CRT Filter with settings (can only set from title screen settings for now)
Autosave now stores history in the game settings folder
We now show a message on the very first open of the game reminding people it's an Early Acces or Demo (and to find us for help)
Made changes to Pyra’s 1st Mission
Gives player other ways to get through the mission
Bug Fixes
Fixed Shobii Enters the battle with the player (not supposed to currently)
Fixed typo “Fairy” to “Ferry”
Fixed bandit fight in Gilberry to only happen once
Fixed player being able to walk around during the dialog when delivering a chicken
Fixed Various spelling corrections in dialog
Fixed issue where you could open the load menu after loading a game
Fixed issue where two Dolion’s showed in a campsite
Fixed issue where you could open a map in they desert after passing out
Fixed issue in Gilberry port where leaving a house caused a delay in character movement
Fixed multiple issues in water temple where water wouldn’t load and players could “float” over gaps
Fixed issue where going into the cave in the oasis didn’t reset the heat meter
Fixed additional issue with save option in menu not functioning correctly
Fixed an issue where hide and seek in Gilberry Port causes black screen
Fixed some issues in Well Bottom where Sage's Skill would not point to some chests
Fixed sprite animation when waking up in Hermit’s Bed
Fixed an issue where you could walk past the Rock Golem after defeating it
Fixed an issue where the camp scene in the Barren Valley would not trigger the first time unless you go into the cave and come out.
Fixed an issue where Pyra didn’t have dialog in the Abandoned Mines Camp Scene
Fixed an issue where the camp scene in the Barren Valley Northeast map would lock player movement on load.
Fixed an issue where player movement was locked after the Hermit joins the party.
Fixed an issue where the rock not showing over cave entrance in Lowerton Plains North in certain cases
Known Issues
Pyra test day battle has occasional slowdowns in performance
Dolion “Meteor” burst ability animation only plays the first time
Damage is still dealt to monsters as expected
World Map (opened using M or the menu / select button on the controller)
Sometimes this can be opened at the wrong time causing issues
Shift portal (glowing orb) sometimes appears in the corner of maps
Buried Temple B1 challenges high-level of difficulty
Minor sound effect issues (missing or repeating sounds)
Some maps in Endless Dunes have known performance issues and can be slow to load at times
What’s Next?
Adding health bars for monsters to aid in the strategic aspect of the turn-based system
Improved visuals
Additional quality-of-life improvements
Bestiary to catalog monsters
Ongoing UI Improvements
Configurable Controls
Walkable World Maps (fast-ish travel)
Alterium Shift - Developer Livestream
Join us for a very special stream on 7/18/2023 at 9:00PM CST where Mottzy and DrassRay will play Alterium Shift. Come talk to us and feel free to ask questions about the development of Alterium Shift!
Patch Notes - 7/11/2023 - v1.1.17
Patch Version 1.1.17
Fixed an issue with saves not working in Notimmus Forest
Fixed issue with bandit leader facing the wrong direction on bridge scene
Fixed infinite essence potion exploit on Barren Valley - South River
Fixed some typos
Fixed invisible collider in Plains - North (Flurfykins quest)
Fixed issue with a transport collider next to the boxes in the Bandit Hideout (northwest path)
Known Issues
Pyra test day battle has occasional slowdowns in performance
Dolion “Meteor” burst ability animation only plays the first time
Damage is still dealt to monsters as expected
World Map (opened using M or the menu / select button on the controller)
Sometimes this can be opened at the wrong time causing issues
Shift portal (glowing orb) sometimes appears in the corner of maps
Buried Temple B1 challenges high-level of difficulty
Minor sound effect issues (missing or repeating sounds)
Some maps in Endless Dunes have known performance issues and can be slow to load at times
What’s Next?
Adding health bars for monsters to aid in the strategic aspect of the turn-based system
