{"id":26863,"date":"2024-12-20T10:13:16","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T09:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/altagram-test.nool.studio\/?p=26863"},"modified":"2024-12-20T10:25:59","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T09:25:59","slug":"celebrating-altagrams-2024-localization-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/altagram-test.nool.studio\/de\/celebrating-altagrams-2024-localization-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Across Worlds and Words: Celebrating Altagram\u2019s 2024 Localization Success\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As 2024 winds down, we reflect on a year filled with remarkable projects and highlights. Our localization work spanned diverse game genres, from survival strategy<\/strong> in Frostpunk 2<\/em><\/a> and sci-fi action<\/strong> in Space Marine 2<\/em><\/a>, to mythological RPG storytelling<\/strong> in Black Myth: Wukong<\/em><\/a>, psychological horror<\/strong> in Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut<\/em><\/a>, emotionally driven narratives<\/strong> in Life is Strange: Double Exposure<\/em><\/a>, and the nostalgic adventure<\/strong> of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake<\/em><\/a>. By ensuring culturally authentic and linguistically precise translations<\/strong>, voiceover<\/strong>, and QA solutions<\/strong>, we helped these narrative-driven games expand their global reach\u2014reflected in the outstanding success and positive reception they received worldwide. 

Here are some of the major titles we\u2019re proud to have collaborated on throughout this year: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frostpunk 2 \u2013 Braving the Ice in 13 Languages <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Our team provided multilingual localization and LQA<\/strong> for Frostpunk 2<\/em><\/a>, covering 13 languages along with an English review<\/strong>. This expanded global access while preserving the game\u2019s emotional intensity, reinforcing 11 bit studios<\/em><\/a>\u2019<\/em> reputation for narrative-driven experiences.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon its release, Frostpunk 2<\/em> sold over 350,000 copies within four days<\/strong>, recouping its development and marketing costs. The game received favorable reviews, earning a 71% positive rating on Steam. It went on to win Best Sim\/Strategy Game<\/strong> at The Game Awards 2024<\/strong> and was nominated for PC Game of the Year<\/strong> at the Golden Joystick Awards<\/strong>.   <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: <\/em>Wikipedia<\/em><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 \u2013 Epic German VO Execution<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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We delivered outstanding German voice-over<\/strong> for Space Marine<\/em> <\/em><\/strong>2<\/em><\/a>,<\/em> ensuring Warhammer\u2019s gritty universe resonated with intensity and authenticity. Our voiceover solutions brought the game\u2019s iconic battles and fierce characters to life, enhancing its immersive experience for German-speaking players, with 160 hours of recording and 42 actors involved<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Newzoo<\/em><\/a> reported, \u201cThe game became a critical and financial success, selling 2.5 million copies in its first month and becoming the most-played Warhammer game on Steam ever upon its anticipated release.\u201d<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black Myth: Wukong \u2013 A Culturalization Triumph<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Black Myth: Wukong<\/em><\/a> is an action RPG rooted in Chinese mythology. We had the privilege of collaborating with publisher Game Science<\/em><\/a>, delivering top-tier text localization and LQA services<\/strong> for a epic 1.4 million words<\/strong> over 10 months and across languages including French, Italian, German, Spanish, Polish, Russian, and Brazilian Portuguese. Our recent Turkish language<\/strong> addition further broadens the game\u2019s reach, connecting it with Turkish-speaking players worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upon its release, Black Myth: Wukong<\/em> set a record for single-player games on Steam<\/strong>, achieving over 2.2 million concurrent players<\/strong>. It sold approximately 4.5 million copies<\/strong> on its launch day<\/strong> for PC and PS5, earning an \"Overwhelmingly Positive\"<\/strong> rating on Steam and a score of 81 on Metacritic<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, it took home the prestigious Ultimate Game of the Year<\/strong> award at the Golden Joystick Awards<\/strong>, surpassing many highly anticipated titles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are curious to read more about the localization processes behind this game, take a look at our Case Study<\/a>, detailing how we tackled a vast array of culturalization questions bringing Black Myth: Wukong<\/em> to a multilingual release.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sources: <\/em>The Sun<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>Polygon<\/em><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut \u2013 12 Languages, One Polished Tale<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We collaborated with Black Tabby Games<\/em><\/a> on Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut<\/em>,<\/a> providing comprehensive text localization<\/strong> and LQA services<\/strong> for over 2.7 million words<\/strong> across 12 languages<\/strong>, including French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Latin America), Korean, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Polish. Following its English release last year, the game sold an additional 500,000 copies<\/strong>, becoming a fan favorite.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Players have praised its distinctive storytelling<\/strong> and atmospheric depth<\/strong>, often highlighting how the localization captured the game\u2019s intricate narrative details across languages like Chinese. Discover more<\/strong> about their feedback and the cultural and linguistic challenges we navigated during this project in our Case Study: How to Slay the Princess: Altagram's Localization Approach to the Pristine Cut<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life is Strange: Double Exposure \u2013 A Heartfelt Narrative in 5 Languages<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Partnering with Square Enix<\/em><\/a>, we brought this emotional journey to life with voiceover in German<\/strong> and French<\/strong>, plus localization in five languages<\/strong>. Life is Strange: Double Exposure<\/em><\/a> was released for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X\/S on October 29, 2024, with a Nintendo Switch version following on November 19, 2024.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to estimates from Gamalytic<\/em>, the game has sold approximately 95,300 copies on Steam<\/strong>, with a revenue of around $4.3 million<\/strong>. At The Game Awards 2024<\/em>, the 2015 sequel was nominated in two categories: <\/p>\n\n\n\n