The Alters News

[p]Hello Jans!
[/p][p]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.[/p][p]
[/p][p]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!
[/p][p]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.[/p][p][/p][p]Take care,[/p][p][/p][p]~ 11 bit studios Team[/p]

[p]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.
[/p][p]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[/p]

[p]Hello Jans,
[/p][p]“If I could take another turn, my life would never be the same!” We all know these words, right? The song titled “What If” resonated across all of our social media channels, and we’re beyond happy to see how deeply it moved you. Thank you so much!
[/p][p]To show our gratitude, we’ve prepared some special behind-the-scenes material where you can see the process of creating this scene, a complex and exciting challenge for our voice actor, Alex Jordan.
[/p][p]Join Alex Jordan - the voice of Jan Dolski, Tomasz Kisilewicz - Game Director, Piotr Musiał - Composer, and Krzysztof Lipka - Sound Designer of Frostpunk, in an interview where they reveal how the song was brought to life behind the curtains!

P.S. - Picking Lipton Ice Tea can by Piotr was accidential!
[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]The song will also be included on the upcoming The Alters OST Vinyl! Don’t forget to order it and bring a piece of The Alters music into your home.


By the way if you didn't know it before, there are 88 versions of this song in the game, and we wonder which one you got!
[/p][p]Share your version and your Jans’ squad in the comments!
[/p][p]Take care,
[/p][p]~ 11 bit studios team[/p]

[p]Hello Jans!

Our base will soon introduce some new features, and we invite you to the Test Room, where you can experience them firsthand!

We’re opening time-limited playtests for The Alters, available to everyone who owns the game on Steam. And for those Jans who didn’t join us yet, this is a perfect opportunity to do it now, as The Alters will be on a 25% discount.
[/p][p]To access the Beta Branch - right-click The Alters title in your Steam app and go to Properties → Betas. Enter your branch code “CLBetatheALTERS11bit2025Rapidium” and click Check Code. After that, choose the branch from the drop-down menu, install the game, and you’re all set!
[/p][p]The playtests will run from today until November 12, and will include upcoming features that will be part of the Free Major Content Update releasing later this year.
[/p][p]Check out all of the below (remember that all screens are still WIP!):
[/p][h3]Features According to Your Feedback [/h3][p]- Relax Mode
We 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.[/p][p]
- 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. [/p][h3]New Module - Gamer’s Den [/h3][p]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. There is always space for new ways to increase joy and have fun on extraterrestrial travels, right? During your playthrough, you can encounter fresh narrative content that expands Jan’s story with new situations, dialogue, and emotional moments.
[/p][carousel][/carousel][h3]Card Game [/h3][p]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![/p][p]
[/p][h3]Photo Mode [/h3][p]Honestly, we are very excited about it! You asked for it, and we cannot wait to see what you will create with this opportunity.
[/p][p]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…
[/p][p]Check out what our team has made so far with it:
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New Customization Options[/h3][p]
We all know that Jan Dolski’s journey is a deeply personal experience, so we decided to make it even MORE personal for you:
[/p][p]- Base Customisation Now, 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. 
[/p][p]- Spacesuit Skins [/p][p]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![/p][p] [/p][carousel][/carousel][p]
Please keep in mind that this is not the final version of the update.[/p][p]Bugs and technical issues may occur during the playtests, and we would greatly appreciate it if you took the time to report anything you encounter, as your feedback will help us improve the game and polish the upcoming update. For the best experience, we recommend playing in English and using a keyboard and mouse instead of a controller.

We hope you will make your travels even more special with these new features, and we cannot wait for your feedback from the Playtests!

Take care,

~ 11 bit studios Team[/p][p]
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