[p]Hello Jans! [/p][p][/p][p]We are launching first Hotfix to address majority of the most popular issues, which you have reported so far.We are very grateful for your ongoing feedback, which helps us improve your experience from the game! [/p][p][/p][p]Check out the details below (MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS!):[/p][p][/p][p]What’s gone:[/p]
[p]No more getting stuck in Guard conversations.[/p]
[p]Alters won’t block your progression by not going to Arc Sarcophagus on the final day.[/p]
[p]Alters refusing to work will no longer remain stuck in that state in new playthroughs. If you’re already affected, please load a save from before the issue started to resolve it.[/p]
[p]No more infinite narrative loops causing stutters, black screens, or save issues (especially in Act2).[/p]
[p]No more black screens or missing daily saves when you’re close to a rebellion and move to journey / new act for new playthroughs. We are still working on a fix for the existing playthrough. [/p]
[p]Bug Fixes:[/p]
[p]DLSS Framegen and FSR3 not working - Fixed an issue where mentioned features were unavailable on the Game Pass PC version of the game. (Note that users who have V-Sync turned on might need to switch it off and on again for Framegen to become available)[/p]
[p]Guard Conversation Softlock - Fixed an issue where talking to the Guard about surveillance could lead to a softlock, if you hadn’t triggered the early conversation before. The problematic dialogue now always completes correctly and no longer blocks progress.[/p]
[p]Alters Not Moving to Sarcophagus - Resolved an issue where, in some cases, Alters (especially Miner) would not move to the Arc Sarcophagus on the final day of Act 3.[/p]
[p]Alters Refusing to Work Forever - Fixed an issue where an Alter (e.g. the Botanist) who refused to work due to an ignored request would stay in that state forever after transitioning from Act 2 to Act 3. This state will no longer happen in new playthroughs, but users already affected by this issue will need to reload a save from before the issue began. [/p]
[p]Narrative System Infinite Loop - Addressed a bug where certain narrative systems would loop indefinitely, causing performance drops, framerate stuttering, black screen during day transitions and various problems with save files. The fix should resolve all of these issues. [/p]
[p]Journey Black Screen and Missing Saves - Fixed an issue where starting the Journey with less than 24 hours left before a rebellion could cause a permanent black screen and prevent daily saves from being created in later chapters. The Journey now starts correctly and daily saves are generated as expected for new playthroughs but users already affected by this issue will need to reload a save from their last journey. We are still working on a fix for the existing playthrough. [/p]
[p]Additional minor improvements[/p]
The Alters x ZA/UM Atelier
[p]Bonjour, Jans! [/p][p]Today, we have something truly special to share with you. Jan Dolski, and his wardrobe, have made a stylish landing in Paris! But we couldn’t just send Alex Jordan strutting down the runway, could we? Instead, we teamed up with our friends at ZA/UM, the brilliant minds behind the Disco Elysium game, and their high-fashion clothing brand ZA/UM Atelier, to create a one-of-a-kind fashion piece for Jan Dolski. After all, even in space, you’ve got to look sharp! [/p][p]And the results? Got us very excited as they are absolutely stellar. See for yourself below:[/p][p][/p][carousel autoadvance="true"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42519165/8e3858b0cf897889502bbc224a90d93ff7b25264.jpg"][TAG-10][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42519165/3da7e1b0a962d7ef1dfc1dd42381a46241411e5e.jpg"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42519165/92521ab9b4aab83a9e3bb122e4cfef53b7fcea7a.jpg"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42519165/cdea7b847282cf622632eef93186d50317360858.jpg"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42519165/159c68461ccc6a0047d6f0bb1a22ae25ebecf351.jpg"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42519165/aaccc0edad6a9bac98199d503173b1f7928cb25c.jpg"][TAG-20][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42519165/0ac362347c379796f287eb4d01ddde5a89ae7033.jpg"]
Take The Alters style to your wardrobe
[p][/p][p]Part of this collection is available to order online! You asked us many times about the availability of the famous Jan Dolski Tracksuit, and yes, you can get it now with an adorable Dolly Baa-Bag. Pre-orders are now open here, with a lead time of up to three months before shipping. All pieces are made-to-order and handcrafted in our friend's motherland - Estonia, with the utmost care & attention.
Available items:[/p]
[p]Jan Dolski Dolly Mission Jacket - Created specifically using durable material with high-performance work in the confines of a mobile base in mind.[/p]
[p]Jan Dolski Dolly Mission Pants - Made with the same hard-wearing Majotech fabric as the jacket, these pants offer increased resistance against heat, sparkle, and sheep bites.[/p]
[p]Dolly Baa-Baag - Composed with the use of AllyCorp’s most reliable DNA sample. You can store all the stuff you need in it, even Rapidium! [/p][carousel autoadvance="true"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42519165/a4e7bf584b228904edbaf0569e267bd42089ce98.jpg"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42519165/9c9aedb898c461587a5ed7e33807b33d4d1067b8.jpg"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42519165/2df07bfff9f971377942cef30e4bac38eb1e1ca0.jpg"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42519165/3a96dbf3e789ea120e7d9335290bd7eff6db4470.jpg"][TAG-60]
Jan Dolski in Paris
[p][/p][p]What could be a better place, and time, to unveil this collaboration than Paris Fashion Week 2025? If you’re in Paris today, keep an eye out for The Alters x ZA/UM Atelier Capsule, cruising through the city with the exhibition of our joint collaboration. You won’t miss it - the truck is styled in magenta color, with a game cover. Inside, you will be able to see 5 mannequins dressed in our creations through a glass wall.
Check it out here: [/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42519165/2f9c96afa2569af317faceb4fe0acd7de33b50e0.jpg"][/p][p]Here’s the full route and schedule for the truck:[/p][p][/p][p]Start – 7 rue du Faubourg Poissonnière (Premium Events Office) [/p][p]Stop 1 – 47 rue des Francs Bourgeois (Le Marais), 1-hour stop[/p][p][/p][p]Stop 2 – 2 rue Beaurepaire (Place de la République), 1.5-hour stop[/p][p][/p][p]Stop 3 – 34 rue de la Chaussée d'Antin (Opéra), 1-hour stop[/p][p][/p][p]Stop 4 – 3 place des Pyramides (Louvre), 30-minute stop [/p][p]Wrap-Up – Return to 7 rue du Faubourg Poissonnière (Premium Events Office)[/p][p] [/p][p]Stay stylish and stay tuned![/p][p] [/p][p]Warm regards,[/p][p]~ The 11 bit studios Team [/p]
Community Update #1 - The Alters x Natural Six and Spud Gun Studios
[p]Hello Jans! [/p][p][/p][p]It's been three days since launch, and we wanted to take a moment to share some thoughts with you. [/p][p]We're absolutely thrilled with how positively the game has been received – thank you so much for your amazing support! Your feedback and enthusiasm give us even more motivation to keep improving and expanding the game. [/p][p]This project was always meant to be a personal and immersive experience, and we're beyond excited to see that so many of you are enjoying it. As we continue development, we want you to know that we're actively listening to all your suggestions – here on Steam, as well as on Discord and Reddit. Your input means the world to us. [/p][p]You can expect a another update this week, which will be focused entirely on community feedback and a handful of fixes made over the weekend. [/p][p]In the meantime, check out collaborations with our friends from Natural Six and Spud Gun Studios: [/p]
Natural Six Tabletop RPG session
[p]Watch Alex Jordan, GM-ing TTRPG session created on DnD 5th edition basis in the world of The Alters.
You can expect: drama, alters, high-stakes survival… and the occasional identity crisis.
Starring:
Alex Jordan - as a GM and OG Jan Ben Starr - as Jan Miner Harry McEntire - as Jan Shrink Aoife Wilson - as Jan Technician Doug Cockle - as Jan Botanist Hollie Bennett - as Jan Scientist [/p]
Spud Gun Studios Cartoon:
[p] Watch cartoon created by our talented friends from Spud Gun Studios! [/p][p]"Jan Dolski needs to pilot his mobile base along the surface of a hostile planet, all while a radioactive sun is getting ready to rise and burn everything to ash. Just another day that ends in The Alters!"
[/p][p] See you soon Jans!
~ Miko from 11 bit studios [/p]
The Alters is available now!
[p]Hello everyone![/p][p][/p][p]We’re thrilled to finally announce that The Alters is now available worldwide. It’s time to join Jan Dolski on his epic journey across a hostile planet and create alternative versions of yourself to survive. Are you ready? [/p][p]Grab your copy with a 10% discount until June 27th at 7:00 PM CEST / 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET! [/p][p][/p][p]Before we move on, let’s take a moment to watch our New Accolades Trailer: [/p][p] We created this deep survival experience just for you (and your alternative selves). What started as an idea of just four people turned into a team of over 40 at launch. We’re incredibly grateful for your continued support throughout the years and truly hope you’ll enjoy every moment of the game![/p][p][/p][p]It’s been a long journey, and we’re so happy to celebrate this milestone with you. We’ve stayed true to our original vision, thanks entirely to the passion and talent of our incredible dev team.[/p][p]From all of us: THANK YOU for being here with us.
[p]We are honestly blown away by the reception the game has already received. It feels surreal! Below you can find a few of the reviews that were published about the game:
[p]We know many of you are eager to know what comes next, and we want to be upfront about it – here’s a sneak peek at our upcoming plans:[/p][p][/p][p]Patches and hotfixes[/p][p]Expect several quality of life improvements over the coming weeks. These will address the most frequently raised issues, which we want to stay on top of. If you run into any problems, let us know here, on Discord, or Reddit. We’re here to help![/p][p]DLC[/p][p]As previously announced, the upcoming DLC is planned for next year, and we want you to be a part of this journey. As always, our aim is to prioritize the ideas we're already working on that resonate with you most once you experience the game, and to bring forward the features and changes you're most excited to see.[/p][p]Modding Support[/p][p]Yes, it’s happening, you heard it here first! Modding support is on the horizon, allowing you to have a gaming experience tailored to your liking.[/p][p]Steam Deck Upgrade[/p][p]The game is already playable on Steam Deck. We’re making a few adjustments to get it fully verified as soon as possible, so you can bring your mobile base anywhere! [/p][p] [/p]
Hints from us
[p]If this is your first game of this kind, here are a few tips to help you feel more comfortable. (If you're a survival veteran, feel free to skip ahead!):[/p][p][/p]
[p]One run won’t show you everything: The Alters is designed for replayability. Scenes and outcomes change based on your choices and which alters are present.[/p][p][/p]
[p]Consider the Scientist early: We recommend creating the Scientist as your second alter - it can really help down the line if you’re not used to survival games. [/p]
[p]Adjust difficulty if needed: If you're struggling with production or just want to focus on the story, lower the economic difficulty. [/p]
[p]Talk to your Alters: Might sound obvious, but if you see an icon by their portrait, don’t ignore it. These optional conversations can impact major moments later on in the game! [/p]
[p]Choices have consequences: Small decisions early on may have big effects later. Trust us on this.[/p][p][/p]
[p]No need for perfection: You won't see everything in one playthrough (e.g. you can’t create all alters), and that’s how it’s meant to be. [/p]
[p]Stockpile essentials: Keep metals, organics, filters, and repair kits handy. Running out at the wrong time can set you back significantly.[/p]
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See you at the base!
[p]We won’t keep you any longer. As we said before, we really hope you will have an amazing time with your alters, and share your journeys with us!
If you like the game, don’t hesitate to leave a review.
Join our Discord andReddit to meet other Jan Dolskis and their personal experiences![/p][p] With love,
~ 11 bit studios Team[/p]
The Road to Launch - 3 days left!
[p]Hello everyone, [/p][p]The excitement is in the air, less than a week left until the launch of The Alters! Today, we want to take you on a journey through the road we've traveled so far, and how a small concept created in a room by 4 people evolved into one of the most personal survival experiences. We would also like to share with you the game's pricing, as well as it's minimum and recommended requirements - as it was often requested by you. [img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42519165/6528358a883641985b1c90a53d3e1deb762f03d5.jpg"][/p]
Early stages
[p][/p][p]It all began when Tomasz Kisilewicz - Game Director of The Alters - started figuring out the idea behind the game together with just three other teammates. The very first prototype was… quite literally, on board! Figuring out the gameplay was the most important part, and a board game prototype was a perfect basis for testing out the preliminary idea behind the gameplay loop. The ‘board game’ went through quite a lot of different versions and plenty of discussions, which allowed us to decide in which direction we want to develop the game as the team grew bigger:
“With the team steadily growing, the pandemic reshaping the way we work, and all the usual challenges of game development, these past years have been both creatively rewarding and full of hurdles,”
“But now, as we stand on the brink of release, I’m proud to say we’ve delivered a game that stays true to its original vision - thanks entirely to the determination and talent of our incredible development team. They brought The Alters to life, and we can’t wait for players to finally experience it.”
Below, you can see photos from one of the earliest tabletop testing sessions of The Alters, which shows early concepts of modules and base arrangement in the game:
[img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/slidesz/AGV_vUcLKAkrx2PdRkFdVwjGXotUJHaUUzNaGzs23Srj78sXj6vWaaaVOPJCjbdbE5Y_IO7E8hpH4Hi-X72I-M_O4VH8caueHS5VwSO_fCBVFtzAEAgyP68iIqTfJm2sa7jij06mWWJbRg=s2048?key=rfjaOZtyje3XRxj8lUhOCebe"][/p][p][img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/slidesz/AGV_vUfolLhamCub6MS0VeR0hnph05-9_YHML9tgMvfdtzYJSdrartDpxwz2-xQkEEYF0ZpFdAx5JZfn1ARijgiM2hoAauotTZbHZ0aQYsERmrt0MVxDG1PVV6iWWjgZw__Pd3KZcUF3=s2048?key=rfjaOZtyje3XRxj8lUhOCebe"][/p][p]That’s not all! We would like to share with you some of the initial concept arts, which were literally the first steps in shaping the unique visual identity of the game:[/p][p][/p][carousel autoadvance="true"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42519165/baa8a24c647acd6fdcf530e1ec31a5cd974b8e74.jpg"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42519165/d95f09308e5466648b36de1b9a160fb75a15e3aa.jpg"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42519165/858fdcff2db192d8877396af91b96430f24f6cea.jpg"][TAG-40][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42519165/2ebbef6ff5099bae06069c5c7051ef2db432c2b7.jpg"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42519165/1997d4b3b30e24ef97cded839145c3f931e44027.jpg"][p][/p]
One voice for them all
[p][/p][p]As development progressed and the story began to take shape, it was time to find the perfect voice for our main character, as well as all his alternative selves. That’s when, a little over two years ago, we teamed up with Alex Jordan, an incredibly talented voice actor who took on the unique challenge of giving life to multiple versions of the same person. And he nailed it![/p][p][/p][p]If you haven’t seen it yet, check out our interview with Alex where he shares insights into this demanding voice work: [/p][p][/p]
Demo version
[p] Then came the demo, and your response blew us away. It was played over 270,000 times! Your feedback was incredibly valuable and helped us improve not just the beginning of the game, but also the later chapters. Thank you![/p][p][/p][p]When a team of insanely talented and creative people start working on a project together, naturally there are continuous, never-ending efforts of refining and implementing new features - a story many game dev teams can surely resonate with! The team was hard at work to deliver an even more immersive and personal experience on launch day, than what you got as a glimpse in the demo we first launched back in June 2024. Some of the additions include:
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[p]Expanding and improving the research tree,
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[p]Adding new cutscenes,
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[p]Expanding the planet exploration with new things to discover as well as adding different types of anomalies,
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[p]Enhancing the tutorial, based on your suggestions (thank you for sharing those!),
[/p]
[p]Introducing a Hard Mode,
[/p]
[p]...and much more![/p]
[p] [/p][carousel autoadvance="true"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42519165/43d55c9867505078d96205fe4e76c6995b9cd893.jpg"][TAG-120][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42519165/7a69498b31f5a85cac0c73a4829d50fd6307f31d.jpg"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42519165/479ee8ff9eca43af1763f6e378747382cf7d5231.jpg"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42519165/a6ed4db39c0965a8a4cd8ecc0b11e1240af084e1.jpg"][p][/p][p][/p][p]To give you even more proof of just how far the game has come, check out the reactions from creators who had the chance to play the game during our Hands-On Event this May:[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p]
Release just around the corner!
[p][/p][p]And now, here we are! The Alters launches on June 13th, with a 10% launch discount for the first two weeks for Steam, GOG and EGS. Below you'll find the full release map, and system requirements:[/p][p]
[img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42519165/813bb3df19c0bc497aff2df05d2b87aed0e42d6c.jpg"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42519165/4c028ba8a0f0c094f6424a42170270632af8030f.jpg"][TAG-160][/p][p]As well as the pricing rundown:
Base Game: 34.99 USD / 34.99 EUR / 29.50 GBP / 109 CNY / 3960 JPY / 37500 KRW / 583 TWD / 218 HKD / 121 PLN[/p][p]Deluxe Edition: 49.47 USD / 49.47 EUR / 41.92 GBP / 160.20 CNY / 5742 JPY / 53640 KRW / 857.70 TWD / 311.40 HKD / 167.39 PLN [/p][p]We hope you're just as excited as we are, and that you’ll enjoy meeting all the different versions of Jan Dolski in the game.[/p][p]Follow us on social media, join our community on Discord, and visit our subreddit r/TheAlters to share your thoughts and experiences - we can’t wait to read your first impressions![/p][p][/p][p]See you soon, at the base.[/p][p][/p][p]~ 11 bit studios Team[/p][p] [/p]
Benchmark & Twitch Integration
[p]Hello Everybody, [/p][p][/p][p]With only a few days to the premiere, we would like to share with you two more little things: [/p][p][/p]
Benchmark Tool
[p][/p][p]The official system requirements for The Alters are now available to download on Steam! Check if your PC is ready to run Jan’s journey and every version of him here:[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3787490/The_Alters_Benchmark_Tool/"] [/p][carousel autoadvance="true"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42519165/179d97a239a6da91f794b64fb06088b1c333dbcb.jpg"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42519165/49d4f0ad59fef08b9d5bb0aeb0fa9f8a88105555.jpg"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42519165/277f27821670d604d0ad5ec4674e0e50362eda7b.jpg"][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42519165/e9974b493af5627a321891ad8e9ecc944e62791d.jpg"]
Twitch Integration
[p][/p][p]We would also like to announce, that starting from the premiere, the game will support full Twitch Integration, allowing you to actively participate in the decisions made by your favourite creators while watching their stream. [/p][p][/p][p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42519165/1f22c089bb0c11ae780ff13dc864ca5861ff328a.jpg"][TAG-40][/p][p]The Alters launch on June 13th!
Are you ready to meet all Jan Dolskis?
~ 11 bit studios Team[/p]
The Alters Launch Trailer on PC Gaming Show
[p]Hello Everyone,[/p][p]We’re entering the final countdown – The Alters launches in just a few days, on June 13th![/p][p]Check out our brand-new trailer, featuring the song "We Might Be Dead By Tomorrow" by SOKO remixed by Piotr Musiał: [/p][p] What if every choice you’ve ever made was just an illusion? Is escape a selfish goal? If there were an easy way out... would you take it?[/p][p]In The Alters, survival is personal.[/p][p]Follow us on social media, join our Discord and subreddit: r/TheAlters to count down to the premiere and let’s celebrate the upcoming premiere together! ~ 11 bit studios[/p]
The Alters - Expedition Log 5
Hello everyone,
Today we would like to share with you 5th and the last Expedition Log before the launch of The Alters.
Before you step into Jan’s story on June 13, catch up on what you’ve missed. This Expedition Log wraps up everything we’ve shared so far about the game:
See you soon at the base!
~ 11 bit studios Team
The Alters Release Map
Hello everyone!
The excitement is building as we’re just days away from the launch of The Alters. With less than two weeks to go before the global premiere, we’re thrilled to share the official Release Map, detailing the exact launch times for each region.
To make it a bit easier for you, we've listed a couple of timezones for you! The Alters will launch June 13th at:
LOS ANGELES - 5:00 AM PDT
NEW YORK - 8:00 AM EDT
SAO PAULO - 9:00 AM BRT
LONDON - 1:00 PM BST
WARSAW - 2:00 PM CEST
BEIJING - 8:00 PM CST
TOKYO - 9:00 PM JST
SYDNEY - 10:00 PM AEST
Meanwhile, as we all are waiting for the release, check out the recent reactions from creators that had a chance to play The Alters during our Hands-On Event at the beginning of May:
Prepare for the most personal survival experience this year, one you won’t forget!
~ 11 bit studios Team
Over 270 000 people played the demo!
Hello Everyone,
As we get closer to the launch of The Alters (less than a month away!), we’d like to share some exciting updates about the game.
First of all, we’re thrilled to announce that over 270,000 people have played the demo version! We’re incredibly happy with the positive feedback we've received so far, the hype is real, and we couldn’t be more grateful for your support.
This weekend is your last chance to play the demo, as it will no longer be available to download starting May 18th. We can't wait to hear your thoughts after the full release, we've made significant improvements in every aspect of the game since the first demo!
To make things even more fun, this week we launched an AI app that lets you become Jan Dolski! Just upload a selfie and you'll see yourself as a part of Jan's crew. Check it out here:
https://alter-yourself.com/
And that's not all! This week we hosted another edition of our Hands-On event, which was focused on The Alters. People from around the world had a chance to play the game, and their positive feedback has given us even more power in our Quantum Computer to deliver a polished product at launch.
In the upcoming days you will find for sure their impressions in the Social Media!
In the meantime, here you can find some pics from the event:
