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Altered

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Developed by French studio Equinox and released globally in 2024, Altered approaches fantasy card play through exploration rather than direct attacks on an opponent. Players represent different factions and use cards to advance expeditions, aiming to bring a hero and companion together. Its illustrated setting and approachable rules were designed for casual players as well as competitive deck builders, although accessibility does not by itself establish that every matchup is balanced. The original collecting system linked eligible physical cards to digital ownership through QR codes.

Owners could trade digital rights and request physical copies through print on demand, changing how cards were obtained rather than eliminating secondary trading. Equinox announced the project's conclusion in 2026, so that original online ecosystem should not be described as an unchanged ongoing service.

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What makes the Altered TCG different from other trading card games?

Altered's standout feature is QR-linked digital ownership, where each physical card has a unique QR code tying it to a digital version in an online platform. It also uses print-on-demand cards, reducing the scarcity model traditional in games like Magic: The Gathering.

Who makes the Altered TCG?

Altered is produced by Equinox, a French game studio. The game was released in 2024 and entered a competitive TCG market dominated by Magic: The Gathering and the Pokémon TCG.

When was Altered released?

Altered was released in 2024, launching with its first set aimed at both casual and competitive players. The game sought to bridge physical and digital card collecting in a way no previous major TCG had fully implemented.

What country is the Altered TCG from?

Altered was developed in France by Equinox, making it one of the few major trading card games originating from Europe. Most prominent TCGs have historically come from Japan or the United States.

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