The Alters is a highly anticipated game release, the newest entry in the catalog of developer 11 Bit Studios. Best known for developing Frostpunk and This War of Mine, they have been teasing their next release for a long time. The anticipation for fans is finally over, as the details were announced during the most recent Triple-i Initiative stream on Thursday, April 10. During that stream, it was confirmed that The Alters would be launched on June 13, and fans are hyped about the new information.
The Alters Is 11 Bit Studios’ Newest Venture
The Alters is a science fiction action adventure game that allows you to take control of the main character, Jan. He was originally displaced to space to get an element, Rapidium, from another planet. Unfortunately, disaster has struck, and his entire crew has been wiped out. It is the player’s job to keep Jan alive, and the player must complete the mission alone. The planet is dangerous, with radiation storms and planetary suns that will set anything in its path on fire if it is not properly protected.
Part survival action and part base builder, players will have to navigate the dangerous planet while also using cloned Jans for various roles throughout the base, which include but are not limited to Botanist, Miner, Refiner, Scientist, Technician, and Worker. What makes the game unique is that players are truly in control of their destiny. Build the team by going back into the multiverse to find different stages of Jan, each of which carries a different characteristic from his past life episodes. The alters will not always get along, so party compositions will be essential to survival.
In The Alters, players will have to craft items, complete jobs, and properly execute expeditions on the hostile terrain. Multiple gameplay trailers have been released, and they each have shown an additional element to the game as well as beautiful visuals that fully immerse the player in the game. First announced in 2022, the intriguing concept of being able to change fate captivated fans, and they have been anxious for a release date. With that finally revealed, fans are hyped for what the game can become.
Final Thoughts
The Alters takes a science fiction venture into space and applies a completely new theme that allows players to truly control how the character shapes his life. It is a brilliant idea and fresh in a gaming landscape that has defaulted towards repeat concepts. 11 Bit Studios has pulled off many critically acclaimed games in the past, and it appears The Alters is well on the way as well. The game is due out on June 13 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, and fans are hoping the wait will be well worth it.
