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Early Access
Is Alpha Genesis still being updated?
Not really. It's slowing down. Last updated 4 months ago, with about 1 update per month.
Last checked Oct 22, 2026
About the game
Guide an evolving cosmic virus through a chaotic universe in this action roguelite. Infect cells, unlock 125 abilities, collect 255 cards and ascend infinitely unlocking new powers. Explore planets, trade cards with other players and build shared structures. WASD + mouse.
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Adobe Photoshop and other AI-powered image generation tools were used during the development of this game.
Update history
Recent updates
Jun 15, 2026 · Patch note
Patch Notes 1.7.2 (opens in new tab)
Defeating the last boss is now recognized permanently, so the game no longer asks you to craft the old boss weapon again to advance, and once the last boss is down all further bosses are procedural.
Jun 15, 2026 · Build
Public branch build 23737937
Latest build time Steam reports for the public branch.
Jun 14, 2026 · Patch note
Patch Notes 1.7.1 (opens in new tab)
Procedural Boss Fix and Weapon Builder Update Procedural Bosses Fixed procedural bosses not appearing after you defeat the final boss that requires a crafted weapon. The spawn timer now carries over between play sessions instead of resetting every time you reload the game, and a new procedural boss cycle starts again after each one you defeat, so they keep…
Apr 18, 2026 · Patch note
Patch Notes 1.7.0 (opens in new tab)
macOS Support Alpha Genesis is now available on macOS. The game runs natively on Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2, M3...) with full Steam integration including Cloud saves, achievements, and overlay support. Intel Macs are not supported in this release.
Mar 31, 2026 · Patch note
Patch notes 1.6.0 (opens in new tab)
Objective Tracker and Player Guidance Update New: Objective Tracker Added a new objective tracker that guides players through the game step by step. 24 sequential objectives now cover the full progression, from first infection to defeating bosses and completing contracts. The tracker appears on the right side of the screen during gameplay. Clicking it opens…
Questions
When was the last Alpha Genesis update?
Alpha Genesis last posted a patch note 4 months ago (Jun 15, 2026: Patch Notes 1.7.2 (opens in new tab)).
How often does Alpha Genesis update?
It got about 1 update per month over the last year and is sporadic (26/100). 3 of the last 8 months had at least one update day. Not enough of a cadence to call it regular.
Is Alpha Genesis abandoned?
Not yet, but it is slowing down. The last build or patch note is between 90 and 180 days old.


