Questions
Before you download, or when something gets in the way.
The game
How much does Althar cost?
Nothing. During the alpha, the game and the launcher are free, and nothing in the game is sold for real money.
What does alpha mean here?
The game is playable but not finished. A new version comes out almost every day, things break, and the world may be reset. See what’s new
Which platforms?
Apple Silicon Macs and Windows 10 or 11. No Linux or mobile version yet.
Which races can I play?
A dwarf or an orc, man or woman. Each race has three traits, one of them a racial spell. See the races
Which classes can I play?
Warrior or Mage in today’s alpha. The class overhaul adds three more: the Paladin, the Marksman and the Colossus. See the classes
Is the game in English?
Yes. The game, the launcher and this site are in English and French.
Can I play with friends?
Yes. Every player is in the same world, with groups, guilds and a friends list.
Account and data
Do I need an account?
Yes, to play. It is an email address and a password. The launcher opens this site in your browser to sign you in.
What do you keep about me?
Your email address, your password as a hash (never in clear), your open sessions and your characters. This site has no ads and no visitor analytics. Sign-up goes through Cloudflare Turnstile, which checks that you are not a bot.
How do I delete my account?
In Account, on your profile: “Delete my account”. Your address and password are erased at once. During the alpha, characters are erased on request.
I forgot my password.
On the sign-in page, “Forgot your password?” sends you a link by email to choose a new one.
Installing
What computer do I need?
On a Mac: Apple Silicon and macOS 13 or later. On a PC: 64-bit Windows 10 or 11, with an up-to-date Vulkan or DirectX 12 graphics driver. Details on the Download page
Windows says “Windows protected your PC”.
Althar is not signed for Windows yet. Click “More info”, then “Run anyway”.
How do I update the game?
You don’t have to: the launcher checks each time you open it and installs the new version before starting the game.
Community
Is there a Discord?
The invite link is not published yet. It will appear on this page.