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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][h3]Natural Six Tabletop RPG session
[/h3][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
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Spud Gun Studios Cartoon:[/h3][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!"

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See you soon Jans!

~ Miko from 11 bit studios
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The Alters from 11 bit studios is out now and Steam Deck / SteamOS playable

The Alters is a brand new sci-fi game with a blend of survival, adventure, and base-building elements from 11 bit studios.

Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/06/the-alters-from-11-bit-studios-is-out-now-and-steam-deck-steamos-playable/

Watch Luality play

[p]Watch creators playing The Alters.[/p]

How to unlock alters in The Alters - Qubit Chip locations

How do you unlock more alters in The Alters? If you want to unlock more Jans to give you a hand with your base, you're going to need to level up your Qubit Level by finding chips. Here's how to do it and where to find them.


By now, you likely have your first alter, the Technician, and though he takes a bit of encouragement, he soon gets to work on maintaining or upgrading your base in the Alters, or whatever other task you assign him. It's tough to juggle and manage all the tasks, though, even with his help, so here's how to unlock more alters in The Alters.


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All The Alters anomalies and how to defeat them

How do you defeat all The Alters anomalies? There are six different types of anomalies in The Alters (seven if you include Planetary Samples), and each one requires a different approach to know how to get rid of it, or whether it's easier to avoid them.


Exploration is tough in this survival game, and even with the best alters, it's still hard to stay alive while managing your base and making sure everyone is fed and happy. Anomalies just add to the plight, standing in the way of collecting resources or exploring new areas, so here's every anomaly in The Alters and how to defeat them.


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