We know you're excited about the next update, and we truly appreciate your patience. While it's still in development, we don't want to keep you waiting any longer. To give you a sneak peek, we're opening access to the alpha for everyone. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32012398/601edff5a74b6a0964da9dde790cccd6153177a0.png[/img] [h2]Alpha Version Access[/h2] First and foremost, we want to show our current progress to those who are concerned about the future of the Frozen Flame. In the alpha version, you can explore the foundation of the new biome. [list] [*] New portal and biome (no quests or activities yet) [*] New monsters [*] New armor [*] Updated combat system [*] Reworked ability tree [*] Flying adjustments [/list] Keep in mind that it's still missing balance, optimization, and localization. We've already conducted closed testing and are now actively working on the beta version, which will include quests, rebalancing, and all core activities. [h2]How to switch to the Alpha branch[/h2] To switch into the Alpha branch you need to open game properties in steam: Proceed to the “Betas” tab and select “alpha” in the drop down menu: [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32012398/b3437c6042cdcaa312221f421484d4aabfa3d52a.png[/img] To switch back - select [b]“None”[/b]. [b]IMPORTANT:[/b] Backup your game save before testing, as many aspects will change in the final version. [h2]How to backup files[/h2] To make backups you should navigate to your save files location. The path should look like this: [b]C:\Users\%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\FrozenFlame\Saved\SaveGames[/b] Copy the “SaveGame00” - “SaveGame04” folders to a different location. If something unfortunate happens to the files during your Alpha experience, you can place the copies back and overwrite the broken saves. [h2]Price Reduction[/h2] Due to numerous requests, we have decided to reduce the game's price soon to make it more accessible. All previous purchasers will receive a [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/2221340/Frozen_Flame__Primal_Pack/]Primal pack[/url] (will be sold separately) and the [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/2221310/Frozen_Flame__Golden_Harp/]Golden Harp[/url] pack (not for sale) as a token of our appreciation for your patience and support. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32012398/da957c76017da738f1911f52200dd10d22186259.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32012398/e1e549df8d1f61b5a77efb22d1efcf6958f1ce29.png[/img] [h2]Future Plans[/h2] The beta version update and release date will depend on open alpha test results. After releasing this update, we plan to transition to developing the final part of the game, which will include the Ice Citadel area and end-game activities. Some of the content for this update is already prepared and waiting to be unveiled, so we hope this will expedite the process. Rest assured, we are committed to bringing the story to its grand conclusion. Join us on Discord to stay updated and share your thoughts [url=https://discord.gg/FfrEU4hw]our Discord[/url].