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• Announcements·5 Aug 2026Official

  A big thank you to everyone who visited us at ChinaJoy!

  Hello Mountaineers! The 23rd ChinaJoy 2026 has officially come to a successful close! Over the past few days, the enthusiasm in the demo area far exceeded our expectations. Seeing so many players stop by and experience our 1960s Alpine mountain inn, we want to say to everyone who supports Above the Snow: Thank you so much! ❤️Event Recap: A Corner of the Alpine Inn's offline display.Since the game's launch, we’ve frequently seen comments in the community expressing a desire for offline meetups. At ChinaJoy this year, players not only experienced the unique gameplay loop blending mountain trail planning with hotel management simulation, but also engaged in deep, face-to-face conversations with our on-site teamMany players came specifically for the game, sharing insightful feedback with us—including creative ideas for the Chinese-themed submission event. Watching players take turns running this mountain inn step-by-step was truly touching. We sincerely thank everyone who visited the Wandering Wizard booth to play Above the SnowIt is precisely because of your continuous, valuable feedback that we can polish the game experience to be smoother and better. Our recent Version 1.3 update introduced a brand-new Employee Scheduling feature. Additionally, through multiple updates, we have resolved optimization issues and introduced new gameplay features, such as the Photo Mode. Moving forward, we will officially release a brand-new roadmap to reveal our upcoming update plansWe look forward to bringing you more events and contents in the future. Please also feel welcome to join our Discord!See you on the trail,Above the Desk Team
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• Announcements·30 Jul 2026Official

  Above the Snow at ChinaJoy 2026 – Come See Us at Booth N1-G306!

  Hello everyone,We are thrilled to announce that Above the Snow will be making its way to ChinaJoy 2026! We warmly invite all players to drop by our booth for hands-on demos, conversations with our team, and exclusive giveaways!About ChinaJoyFounded in 2004, ChinaJoy has grown into one of the largest and most influential digital entertainment expos in the world. The 2026 edition will feature over 140,000 square metres of exhibition space and nearly 900 participating companies. More than 500 game publishers and developers will showcase over 1,000 titles across PC, console, mobile, and indie games – making it a fantastic playground for anyone who loves interactive entertainment. Event DetailsDates: July 31 – August 3, 2026 (CST)Venue: Shanghai New International Expo CentreBooth: N1-G306 What to Expect at Our BoothPlayable Demo: Get your first hands-on experience with Above the Snow – the demo will be available for all visitors to try.Meet the Publisher: Our publishing team will be on-site throughout the show (July 31 – August 3) to chat with you about the game, answer questions, and share behind‑the‑scenes insights.Exclusive Giveaway: Special ChinaJoy‑only goodies – available only to those who visit us in person!We can’t wait to meet you in Shanghai. See you at N1-G306!Best Wishes,Wandering Wizard & Snail USA
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• Announcements·27 Jul 2026Official

  Above the Snow - Version 1.3 is out!

  Hello Mountaineers!Update 1.3 for Above the Snow is now available! This update brings the next set of roadmap features, including the first version of the automation system, the Endless Mode crew selector, new entertainment objects for Building Mode, performance optimization, and other minor improvements.WORKER MANAGEMENTWhen assigning a worker to a task, you can now set in their character card whether they should automatically return to work after resting, and how much stamina they need to recover before their rest ends.ENDLESS MODE CREW SELECTORName your shelter and choose your starting crew. There are also two additional characters: Marek Kaminski and Ed Viesturs. We are still waiting for the voices for both new characters, but hopefully you will be able to hear them in game soon.TRAIL MAPWe added a minor improvement: all map nodes with prepared trails now have a flag icon.NEW ENTERTAINMENT OBJECTSThere are a few new entertainment objects: Dartboard, Pinball, Foosball Table, and Table Tennis.PERFORMANCEVolumetric clouds are now turned off by default. This should help more players get better performance at the beginning of the game. You can always turn volumetric clouds back on in the graphics options.We are looking forward to your feedback. In the upcoming weeks, we are also going to update our roadmap and share our plan for the next months of development, so stay tuned!See you on the trail,Above the Desk Team
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• Announcements·4 Jul 2026Official

  Happy 4th of July!

  Wishing all American mountaineers a Happy Independence Day!Today marks 250 years of American Independence. That's worth taking a moment to acknowledge. To the American Mountaineers celebrating today, we hope it's a good one! From all of us on the Above The Snow team, Happy Independence Day!Summer Sale DiscountAnd if you've been meaning to pick up Above The Snow or the Alpine Edition DLC, the Steam Summer Sale is still running until July 9th. The Base Game is 20% off and the DLC is 10% off.Try the DemoNot sure yet? Visit the mountain in our free demo! See you there! -The Above The Desk team
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• Community & Events·2 Jul 2026Official

  Attention, dear mountaineers and community members!

  Would you like to see YOUR specific decor/story/character added to the game?What kind of elements from your country would you like to see in Above the Snow?Would it be Furniture, decorations, stories, or characters?Think of it this way:"It would be great to hang some traditional Chinese landscape paintings on the walls.""What kind of story would become legend if a European/American/Asian explorer traversed the Alps during that era?"Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section, everything will be compiled for our team to analyze!Regardless of which item/story/character you pitch, if your idea is adopted, we will reach out to you in order to provide you credits for your ideas in-game!Eligibility:You must have Above the Snow added to your wishlist, or have already purchased Above the Snow.Complete the selection criteria below. Selection CriteriaNote: Whether or not a submission is adopted is determined by the development team based on actual circumstances. If your suggestion is adopted, we will contact you via email and credit you in the game’s acknowledgments.The judging panel will evaluate submissions based on the following three dimensions:Cultural Fit: The idea should have a clear cultural identity, something that incites a feeling of recognition, while also letting international players appreciate the unique charm of your regional creation!Creativity and Novelty: We hope you’ll bring a fresh, eye-catching perspective with ideas that surprise and delight.Feasibility: Your imagination can run wild, but ideas should be compatible with the game’s mechanics, this will make your ideas far more likely to be implemented in-game.We look forward to hearing every suggestion or ideas you have!
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