Hello Jans,

We’re beyond excited to share some incredible news today.

The Alters has won Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year at the 29th Annual Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences D.I.C.E. Awards!🏆

This achievement means the world to our team. Creating Jan’s story - and all his Alters, has been an unforgettable journey. Your support, feedback, and passion made this possible. That's why this award belongs to you too.

Thank you for surviving, travelling through space with us, and believing in The Alters.

Stay tuned for more updates in 2026 - we’re have still more interesting things to reveal for you as well as long-awaited DLC!
Please remember to leave us a review, as each of your voices help us improve the game even further. :pink_heart:

Take care,

~ 11 bit studios

Hello Jans,

After gathering your reports from the last patch, we’re happy to see that significantly fewer issues are being flagged at the moment. It seems that we also solved "Ghost Rebellion" problem flagged for a long time by some of you, which was quite diffcult to track.

Thanks to you, we’re continuing to improve your experience with the game, so don't hesitate to leave more feedback in the future!

Check out all the changes below:

- Adressed all major crashes reported so far

- Fixed "ghost" rebellions, which in some conditions were active on UI, but absent during gameplay, leading to infinite dialogue loops

- Implemented a system preventing black screens to be active for more than 60 seconds

- Fixed the issues with MRI scan prompt disappearing occasionally

- Unlocked 11bit spacesuit on all platforms

Take care!

~ 11 bit studios Team

Hello Jans!

After a year full of patches, updates, and successful release, we’re stepping into 2026 and celebrating our very first JANuary together!

The thing we’re most grateful for is you. From launch on June 13th until the end of the year, 1,500,000 Jans played The Alters across all platforms! Thank you so much for your support, your curiosity, and your love for the game. We hope even more Jans will join us on this journey in the coming year. <3

Now it feels like the perfect moment to look back at 2025. Let’s rewind and relive some of the highlights from our shared adventure:

We shared with you a little sneak peak post here on Steam, how the beginning of The Alters looked like. Tomasz Kisilewicz, Game Director of The Alters, started shaping the idea behind the game with just three teammates over 4 years ago already. And the very first prototype? It was literally a board game!

Those early paper-and-token experiments helped us figure out the core gameplay loop. The board version went through many iterations, heated debates, and creative breakthroughs, which helped us decide the direction as the team grew.

After the feedback which we gathered from you after the demo version, we decided to organize open playtests to further apply your feedback before the launch. On the release we improved early stages of the game you have seen in the demo with:

• An expanded and improved research tree

• New cutscenes

• A richer planet exploration experience with new discoveries and anomaly types

• The introduction of Hard Mode, which many of you now treat as your daily challenge

Demo brought us valuable feedback, and data, which helped us shape the game to its full potential.

In April, we hosted the 11 bit studios Hands-On 2025 Event, inviting journalists and creators from around the world to play The Alters.
They tried new levels, features which weren’t shown ever before, and you can see their positive reactions from that time here for yourselves:

To give you a taste of what awaited in the full game, we launched the Expedition Logs video series that offered a preview of the strange, wondrous, and dangerous world you would soon explore.

We also shared an interview with the incredible Alex Jordan, the voice of all 11 Jan Dolskis, where he talked about the unique challenge of voicing many different versions of the same person and how he approached the role.

On June 13th we launched The Alters. The positive reviews of leading media, creators, and Steam rating (which sits still around 90% of positive reviews) bring us more joy than you could imagine. Thank you so much!


You can check some of the reviews below, in our Accolades Trailer:

Your kind words after launch meant the world to us. Your feedback and reviews helped shape the game and directly influenced what we would include in the Free Major Content Update released on December 8th.

• A new module

• Spacesuit skins and customization options for the base

• Relax Mode

• Overhauled save game system

• and many more…

If you haven’t seen them yet, check all the changes in the trailer below:

Of course we are not doing this for awards but it feels great to have our hard work recognized. We got a nomination for The Best Sim/Strategy Game on The Game Awards; Best Lead Performer and Best Console Game on the Golden Joystick Awards. We might have not won, but it's still a great honor! We also already know that our game received a nomination as Best Simulator/Strategy Game of the Year on D.I.C.E. awards!

Moments like these remind us why we do what we do.

And now here we are, stepping into a new year full of challenges, opportunities, and exciting plans such as incoming DLC which we hope will blow you away! Thanks to you, we’ve built an experience we are incredibly proud of.

Stay tuned for future updates, Jans.

There is still much more ahead!

~ 11 bit studios Team

Hello Jans!

Together with Social Media team, we are starting amazing event which all of you can join starting from today! The task is simple: Show us your best shot from The Alters and win some awesome prizes! 📸

How to enter:

⭐ Post your screenshot taken in Photo Mode in The Alters on your X account

⭐ Use #PhotomodeContest and #TheAlters hashtags

⭐ Tag one friend

⭐ Follow @altersgame[x.com] profile on X

We’ll pick the most creative and unique entries and award 3 winners! 🏆

Deadline: December 22, 2025, at 23:59 CET

Prizes: Jackets, vinyls, and game codes (for you and a friend!) are waiting for you!

Good luck, Jans!

Dear Jans,

Our continued existence on this foreign world depends on unwavering resolve to push forward despite adversity. To honor every version of ourselves who has toiled, ventured into the unknown, or paid the ultimate price so that our mission may endure, we would like to offer all Jans a gift:

the “11 bit Spacesuit” free skin:

Shot by @mariastorma[x.com]

To unlock the 11 bit Spacesuit, simply launch The Alters on Steam and follow our publisher page:
https://testx-steam.c5game.com/steamstore/developer/11bitstudios

Thank you so much for being with us. <3

~ 11 bit studios Team

Hello Jans,

Big changes come to our base. Free Major Content Update is now ready to download! Introducing base customization, suit skins, photo mode, and changes inspired by your feedback such as: Relax Mode and new save system.

What’s more, The Alters takes part in our Publisher Sale, and you can grab it and the Deluxe Edition 30% off!

Check out our new trailer here:

We hope you will enjoy all the new additions to the base. Our community of Jans has grown tremendously over the past few months, and we’re incredibly grateful for your kind words and the valuable feedback you’ve shared. Thanks to you, we recently reached an “Overwhelmingly Positive” review status on Steam, which is absolutely mind-blowing for us!

We broke it down in our previous updates, but if you missed it, we are attaching all the  highlights below:

We received many requests to add these features to the game, and now we couldn’t be happier that you can finally try it by yourselves! 

Relax ModeWe introduced a new difficulty option for those who prefer to enjoy the story and exploration without worrying too much about survival mechanics or inventory management.

New Save SystemSaving just got simpler. You can now save automatically upon exiting the game, and during crucial story moments. Keep in mind that any saves from the open playtests in October will not transfer to the full game.

This new base module, designed by the Scientist, brings a little fun to your daily routine. Step inside the Gamer’s Den to play the new Card Game and lift the spirits of your Jans.

Card Game Tested in our office kitchen and now fully available in the Gamer’s Den, this mini-game gives you a playful break from managing the base.
New Sidestory Solve the mystery with a new Noir-themed storyline in the Gamer’s Den, and take the role of Jan Detective.

Capture the perfect shot with new photo tools. Play with lighting, angles, and composition to recreate your favorite scenes. And yes, Molly is always ready to strike a pose, Titanic recreations welcome.

Base

Redesign your base from top to bottom. Animate and personalize every module with new styles and set designs to make your base feel truly yours.

Spacesuits

New suit options let you explore the planet in style. Watch reactions to the Molly, Frostpunk, and Death Howl suits. Let us know what you think about them in the comments!

Please don’t hesitate to leave more reviews after the update goes live. Your feedback helps us improve the game and make your future journeys even more meaningful!Thank you so much, Jans.

See you in the next update!

~ 11 bit studios Team

Hello Jans!

Our base is getting ready for a Free Major Content Update that is landing on December 8!

This major update brings one of the largest content drops we’ve made so far, introducing new mechanics, new customization options, and many new ways to shape your playthrough.

Those of you who joined the Open Playtests, already got a glimpse of what’s coming. And now everyone will be able to experience it in-game on December 8.

Features According to Your Feedback

- Relax ModeWe have received a lot of your feedback about the difficulty of the game. That’s why we decided to add an additional difficulty setting for players who want to focus on exploration and story rather than survival management.

- New Save System
We’ve heard you loud and clear, and we’re adding a rehauled save system, which now lets you save upon exiting the game for that extra flexibility. What’s more, autosave now triggers after dialogues with other alters. Please note: saves created during the playtests will not work outside of them.

New Module - Gamer’s Den

A new base module designed by the Scientist. This project was loosely based on a place meaningful to every Jan Dolski. It will unlock new activities where you will be able to play Card Game and raise the mood of Jans as well!

Card Game 

Made and tested in Jan Dolski’s kitchen on the 4th floor in our office. Now available in the Gamer’s Den. Play a new mini-game designed to add a bit of downtime and fun between your base duties!

Photo Mode 

You will be able to experiment with angles, lighting, and composition to capture that perfect shot. Recreate iconic scenes from your favorite movies or games. We’ve already seen a few attempts at Titanic-themed photos, and let’s just say Molly is always eager to join a photoshoot…

New Customization Options

- Base CustomisationNow, you will be able to personalize the exterior of every module of your base to reflect your own style! You will find them animated, and many more set designs that you can personalize to your own liking. 

- Spacesuit Skins 

New suit variations, letting you change your appearance while exploring the planet. We cannot wait to see your reactions specifically about: Molly Spacesuit, Frostpunk Spacesuit, and Deathowl Spacesuit!

Thank you for being with us, your support and feedback keep The Alters evolving!
Stay tuned!

~ 11 bit studios

Hello Jans!

Nominations for the Steam Awards 2025 are now underway! That’s why we thought that Jan Dolski and his crew could ask you to nominate them in the Most Innovative Gameplay category.

If you think that cloning 11 different versions of yourself to help you survive on the hostile planet is enough, cast your vote on Jan Dolski, Jan Dolski, Jan Dolski, Jan Dolski, Jan Dolski, Jan Dolski, Jan Dolski, Jan Dolski, Jan Dolski, Jan Dolski, aaaand Jan Dolski until December 1st!

Thank you so much for all your generous support and for creating such an amazing community of Jan Dolskis! We wouldn’t be here without you, and there is still more to come.

Take care,

~ 11 bit studios Team

Hello Jans!

A big day has come and we are honoured to share this news with you!

The Alters has been officially nominated for Best Sim/Strategy Game at The Game Awards 2025!

This nomination means the world to us, not just as developers but as storytellers who hoped this strange and personal journey of alternate selves would resonate with players around the world.

But more than anything, this achievement belongs to you, our community of Jans!

If you feel that story of Jan Dolski resonated with you, cast your vote on us here:
https://thegameawards.com/nominees

Thank you so much!

~ 11 bit studios Team