- Alone - Shattered Tribes: Decor Update Released - 8 February 2026
Salutations,Today Alone: Shattered Tribes gets a small, free, feature update - Decor.This small update focuses entirely on decorating your settlement, specifically the outside, by including a number of buildings which must be built outside.These range from small items like torches and banners, to bigger items like flower beds and benches, or a massive statue.All these items can be constructed via the build menu under the new category "Decor" and are built just like you would normal buildings.Some of the items must be crafted in the appropriate workshop first - similar to their indoor counterparts - and some others are exotic and must be traded.All in all, I hope this leads to more decorated and beautiful settlements, and it will be interesting to see what you can come up with.
- Alone: Shattered Tribes 1.0.1 - Minor Update - 18 October 2025
Alone: Shattered Tribes 1.0.1 has been released. This is a minor update which adds a couple of features requested by the community. Minor - XS UI scaling added for Ultra-Wide monitors - Can toggle Attributes & Inventory on and off Bugfix - Mouseover for Inventory Item and Moodlet details no longer go off screen Thank you to community members Mario and Turk for their suggestions
- Alone: Shattered Tribes - Release! - 11 October 2025
Alone: Shattered Tribes is officially released out of early access today.This release also includes some new features - the "Rune" milestone, which includes the following changes:Major:Graphic Improvements - Terrain and LightingRunes can be looted, and embedded into weapons for bonusesTrader reworked to bring more useful items and allow some customisation New exotic trade goods, including weaponsNew crypt enemies, new wild enemiesMinor:Elixirs made rarerHealing elixirs potions split into tiersTribehome yields reduced slightlyResource interface now shows textFor more details - read on!Graphic ChangesOne of the main changes coming with this release is an update to the way the terrain and lighting look. The sharp square tiles are gone, and replaced with something more beautiful looking.The lighting has also been adjusted, there's more visibility during night-time, and when exploring dark a…
- Announcing Release Date - 20 September 2025
Alone is finally close to release, having been in early access for three years, and a number of milestones later, the game is finally now stable, and featured enough to release it properly.This release also includes some new features - the "Rune" milestone, which includes graphical improvements, the addition of embeddable runes, changes to trade, and much more.The release also sees Alone getting a small tweak to its name.If you're just here for the release date - then here it is :) - October 11thIf you're interested in everything else coming out in this milestone, then read on...Name ChangeWith the upcoming release - the game will be known as Alone: Shattered Tribes.There are multiple reasons for this change. Firstly, when this name was bequeathed, it was a very very different game - there were no tribes to save, it was an unforgiving survival RPG, and you would actually spend the entir…
- Next Milestone Reveal - Rune - 3 April 2025
Salutations, I am pleased to announce some details about the next milestone for Alone. So without further ado... The next milestone will be called "Rune", and includes a mixture of changes which will impact both the combat, and the living part of the game. As always, it is still in active development, so things are likely to change by the time it is released. Starting with the major features First Official Release Alone has been through many many changes since it was first out on Early Access. It has now arrived at a point where I feel it's stable and featured enough to receive an official release. So what will change after this release? It doesn't mean that the game is entirely and totally done, just that future updates will be more iterative and less gamebreaking than the previous ones. Runes Runes are an entirely new feature that will be introduced in this milestone. Runes are items…
- Tribe (0.13) Released - 7 December 2024
The Tribe Update drastically changes the late to end game. It replaces the blighted island concept and replaces it with a number of missions. Below is a summary of the changes that you will find in this release Major Features Story - Our hero's story has been fleshed out and the driving force behind their actions is made more clear Cutscenes - This release ntroduces two sets of cutscenes as a prequel to our hero's adventure - and as an explanation of the impact their adventure has had on the islands Missions - The removal of the blighted island concept, and it's replacement with 7 new missions - each offering different challenges, some spread over multiple maps. Blood Brothers - Completing missions gives you access to Blood Brothers, which can be assigned to gather resources or help with crafting Companion - The ability to set a Blood Brother as a companion, who will offer you support i…
- Tribe Update Releasing Soon - 24 November 2024
The Tribe Update drastically changes the late to end game. It replaces the blighted island concept and replaces it with a number of missions. And it will be released soon - specifically on the 7th of December Let's take a look at what to expect with this next release New Trailer With the large changes that this release will bring, it is only fitting that the trailer changes to reflect it. The Story This release introduces and fleshes out our hero's story. Their village having been razed by goblins and their companions taken captive, they escape, only to shipwreck on the island. Our hero's story is now shown in a number of cutscenes which play before gameplay starts. And after having survived and settled on the island, our hero will work to unite the other tribes being menaced by the goblin foe, and hoping to finally rescue their companions. A scene from their escape is also displayed in…
- Feature Focus - Missions - Storming the Fort - 6 May 2024
In this feature focus we'll take a close look at one of the Missions coming in the next release of Alone. This specific mission is particularly interesting because it can be resolved not only through combat, but players who have focused on the economic aspect can make use of that to make the mission much easier. To start, here's a video showcasing some parts of the mission. But we'll go through it in more detail either way. As always, development is still in progress, so nothing is finalised and balance changes might be made. This particular mission is spread over 4 stages and includes 5 maps - so it makes sense to go through them in that specific order. Stage 1 - The Siege Camp The player character uses the repaired ship to access the start of this mission. Each of the islands contains a different mission - this particular one is towards the late mid-game, so the player character is ex…
- Next Milestone Reveal - Tribe - 24 September 2023
Been hard at work on the next milestone of Alone - called Tribe. It's time to take a look at some of the major features that will be coming with that release. Summary As always, this is all subject to change, and any screenshots are a work in progress. The main focus on this milestone is the inclusion of other tribes you can help, liberate, and work with, and in return they will help on your quest to free your people. The following main features will be added in this milestone: The player character has a story Perform missions to Unite the Tribes Recruit Blood Brothers to help around the island - or in combat Visit the Tribehome to see how your efforts are progressing Motivation The primary motivation for this milestone is to make the mid and late game more interesting. Currently, repairing the ship unlocks access to a number of islands, but what you can do on those islands is severely…
- Alone | Domus Update Released - 11 June 2023
It is my pleasure to announce the release of the next major update for Alone - Domus. The focus of this update is the peaceful part of the game - with changes to building, decorating, and even clothing. Major Changes Building upgrades and changes The buildings available have been changed, with buildings now broken down based on industry instead of raw material. For instance, the new Weaponcrafter building is used to create weapons, shields, and armour - instead of the mason workshop (stone weapons), smithy (metal weapons), carpenter (shields). Similarly, tools are now all made at the Toolmaker, which is also the source of a great deal of building upgrades. Most buildings are now created in a "basic" state, and must be upgraded to reach their full potential. The type of upgrades available depend on the building type, but for instance, crafter buildings can be upgraded to unlock new mater…
- Alone | Domus Update to be released soon - 7 June 2023
The Domus Update is a major update for Alone, changing primarily the way you build and decorate your settlement, but also including some other large changes to the peaceful portion of the game. And it will be released soon - on Sunday 11th June. A summary of the new features and changes are included below, but for more detail you can read the Feature Focuses, or just give it a play and see for yourself. Because of the major changes, this release is not save game compatible with the previous versions of Alone. Major Changes Buildings can now be upgraded, unlocking more features and bonuses, better quality crafted items, or more items available to be crafted Changes to the amount of buildings available - some have been added, removed, or merged Building decoration interface simplified and improved Added new building decorations, including new types, carpets and wall hangings Character can…
- Feature Focus - Clothing & Inventory - 3 June 2023
With the next milestone coming soon (an announcement is closer than you'd think) - it's a good time to take an in-depth view at some of the changes coming. In this feature focus - clothing and inventory. Clothing in Alone has been a purely functional consideration. You start off wearing civilian clothing, and then as you make armour and helmets, the character dresses up in them. Since this milestone is focused on the peaceful portion of the game, it was time to change it. For a start, you no longer start dressed in fine garments, but something a little more suited to a castaway Unlike previously, equipping armour won't change your clothing - you now have two sets of clothing as it were - clothes you wear for combat, and clothes that you wear when safe on your home or claimed islands. In order to change your home clothing, you'll need to use a wardrobe, which is included in the house bui…
- Domus Feature Focus - Building Customisation - 22 April 2023
With the next release coming soon - it's a good time to take an in-depth view at some of the new features coming. In this Feature Focus - how you can customise your buildings. The ability to add and move items around has been a feature in Alone for a while, however the interface was overcomplicated, and there wasn't much choice in items to decorate one's buildings with. In the upcoming milestone release "Domus" - decorating one's buildings is easier than ever, and includes a lot of items you can craft, loot, or even trade for. Starting with the changes to the interface. Customisation mode is accessed by using the signpost, as previously, but the interface is much easier to use now - with the items the player has in their inventory shown as large icons. Adding an item is as simple as clicking on it, and then using the mouse to position it into whichever part of the building it should go…
- Domus Feature Focus - Upgrades - 12 April 2023
With the next release coming in a few weeks' time - it's a good time to take a more in-depth look at some of the features that are going to be implemented. Building upgrades are a new feature that will be introduced in the upcoming release. Most buildings can be upgraded, with each building supporting multiple upgrade paths - so it's not a simple case of a "Level 1 XXX". Each upgrade improves the building in some way - and the best way to explain how this works, is to take a couple of examples - the Trade Post, and the Toolmaker. The Trade Post The Trade post is a new building and is where you'll meet traders when they come visit the island. The basic building looks rather bare - although it can be decorated - more on that in the future, however it has two upgrade paths which can be availed of. The "Trader Comfort" upgrade path gives a bonus to the prices you buy or sell goods at, and t…
- Next Milestone Reveal - Domus - 3 December 2022
With Ironwood being released a few weeks ago, it's time to take a look at what's next. And what's next is a milestone called Domus. Summary Bearing in mind that everything is subject to change, here's a high level list of what's planned next. Buildings can be upgraded More items available to decorate buildings with, and interface improvements Change to buildings available, addition of new buildings More importance given to Trade - Trade goods and items that are only available from trade Clothing for the player Motivation One of the primary things that I believe need improvement in Alone, is how the game-loop is combat-centric, and that's really not what the game's focus is. The main rewards on offer for hard work and success are being able to fight stronger enemies, and unlocking better materials to be able to fight stronger enemies. The next milestone is going to be focused more on mak…
- Ironwood Update - 6 November 2022
The Ironwood Update is now live. With it come major changes to enemies, material unlocking, and includes a couple of interesting boss enemies. Major Changes - Changes to the way materials (Iron, Orium, Hardwood &c) are unlocked - A new type of map - the enchanted forest and enemies to populate it - Two new boss enemies - and two custom maps to fight them in - The ship can now be upgraded - The introduction of cloth, and some other items to farm - Smarter enemies, ranged enemies, support enemies This is a major release and save games are unfortunately not compatible. Starting a new game will hide the previous save games. So, why not give it a try, and share any feedback.
- Ironwood Update - Feature Roundup - 16 October 2022
I'm pleased to announce that the Ironwood update is feature-done, and only needs some testing and balancing before it's released. No official date just yet, but hopefully in a week or two, depending on how it goes. So let's take a quick look at what's coming with the next release... A summary of the changes - Materials are now unlocked by clearing a mine, or cutting a sapling from the forbidden forests. Also no more multi-ore rocks or multi-wood trees. - Two boss enemies/arenas to fight in the mine - A new type of map - the enchanted forest - Ship upgrades, limited range and cloth - Smarter enemies, ranged enemies, support enemies And going into those in a bit more detail... Material Unlocking With this next release, you no longer unlock materials (iron, orium, hardwood, heartwood) through capturing specific islands. Since they representing such important milestones, I felt that they de…
- Next Milestone Reveal - Ironwood - 7 August 2022
With Alone released two weeks ago, it's time to look to the future, and see what's coming next. Summary The next milestone is called Ironwood and is planned to include the following main changes: Materials (hardwood, iron &c) will be unlocked by performing a special "mission" A mystical forest map defended by elves and dryads An abandoned mine infested with giant spiders Changes to enemies including better AI, ranged and AoE enemies Introduction of an upgrade system for the ship Bear in mind that everything here is subject to change, depending on what works, what doesn't, feedback received and that sort of thing. Details and Motivation Materials Unlocking Unlocking different materials is a very important part of the game since using more primitive materials limits your effectiveness in resource collection and combat. Currently you unlock a material by successfully claiming a specific is…
- Alone v0.10.1 - 27 July 2022
This release includes a number of small fixes Minor - Eating always removes hunger even if starving Bugfix - Fish and Meat Pies are now stackable - Outpost buildings no longer disappear after save - Increased tolerance before giving up on pathfinding - Can store resources in shrine and lighthouse Thanks to Shiggsy for reporting these issues
- Alone v0.10 Released! - 22 July 2022
With great pleasure, I hereby announce the first major release of Alone. For those who have played earlier versions of the game, this release has some major changes, which I'll go through briefly. For those who haven't ? Well, you get to see some screenshots and some impression of what the mid-late game looks like. Major Changes New Combat Changes The biggest major change is a complete rework of the combat system. Enemies have been rebalanced, new enemies have appeared, combat is now restricted to a special skill, and new weapons and armour is available to be crafted, or looted. Materials and Islands Islands are now ruled over by goblins, which must be defeated - including a boss fight, and require the repair of a fortress before they can be build up. On the other hand, islands now give you access to rarer materials, from which you can make stronger weapons, tools, and armour Much more…
