Hello Jans, We are introducing small hotfix with sunrise, which you have reported recently in your feedback: Fixed the issue where sunrise wouldn't cause a proper game over, leading to other issues. Note: loading an invalid save file created after a sunrise will now cause an inst
Hello Jans,
We are introducing small hotfix with sunrise, which you have reported recently in your feedback:
Fixed the issue where sunrise wouldn't cause a proper game over, leading to other issues. Note: loading an invalid save file created after a sunrise will now cause an instant game over to prevent further issues.
Hello Jans, We are coming back to you with another regular update, which should cover rest of the issues you have reported so far after the DLC release. Thank you for your ongoing feedback! Patch Notes: Resolved the most common causes of game crashes. Fixed an issue where Photo M
Hello Jans,
We are coming back to you with another regular update, which should cover rest of the issues you have reported so far after the DLC release. Thank you for your ongoing feedback!
Patch Notes:
Resolved the most common causes of game crashes.
Fixed an issue where Photo Mode did not save screenshots.
Fixed an issue where starting a Journey with an active rebellion could cause the game to become unresponsive at the beginning of the next Act.
Fixed an issue where DLC Alters were not properly awakened from the Womb in certain scenarios.
Fixed an issue where resources could remain permanently reserved after starting a Journey while production was still active.
Fixed an issue where Neutralizer Tower workplaces were unavailable after loading a saved game.
Changed the default upscaler on Steam Deck to TSR.
Fixed an issue where base objects were not properly animated after returning from exploration.
Fixed an issue where Miner's arm remained visible after amputation.
Hello Jans, We're back with our first regular update since the DLC launched. This patch addresses most of the issues you've reported so far. We're also aware of a few additional issues that our team is currently working on, and we expect to resolve them in the next update. Thank
Hello Jans,
We're back with our first regular update since the DLC launched. This patch addresses most of the issues you've reported so far.
We're also aware of a few additional issues that our team is currently working on, and we expect to resolve them in the next update.
Thank you so much for your continued feedback!
Patch Notes:
Structures placed in a specific location in Remote Hill are now destroyed in new cycles even after the region is terraformed.
Advanced Terraformation quest now updates correctly when reaching Misty Gorge through a specific root blockade.
Fixed an issue where the framerate was locked to 60 FPS after the first dialogue in the DLC despite the frame rate cap being set to Unlimited.
Fixed an issue where achievements related to Rapidium Arks did not unlock after meeting their requirements.
Fixed an issue where more than one Extractor could be placed within a single deposit area.
Fixed a soft lock in the Project Redemption quest that could occur if the Goo was picked up too quickly.
Fixed an issue where the Miner could be assigned to the Research Lab after loading a save created before the Alter was created.
Fixed an issue where the Gamer's Den was sometimes unavailable in Research.
Fixed an issue where the player could fall into limbo during the final Epilogue cutscene sequence.
Fixed an issue where Metals and Organics could become stuck in reserve despite there being no items in the production queue.
Fixed an issue where the third Field Lab could rarely be missing from the Workshop.
Fixed an issue where Time Boosters lost their effect after loading a saved game.
Fixed an issue where players could drill more resource batches than intended with the "Advanced Drilling" SAM analysis buff.
Fixed an issue where an empty Shallow Deposit remained marked on the Exploration Map after the player revisited it.
Fixed an issue where graphics settings shown in the UI were not always correctly applied when launching the game.
Implemented multiple performance improvements across the game related to our transition to Unreal Engine 5.5. These changes affect many different systems and areas of the game, helping improve overall performance and stability.
Known issues:
Miner's arm may sometimes remain visible after amputation.
Starting a Journey while a rebellion is active may cause the following Act to become unresponsive.
Objects in the base are not animated when used by the player or Alters after returning from exploration.
Alters cannot be assigned to all Neutralizer Tower workplaces after loading a save with the Towers already built.
Alters may disappear if they are woken up in the Womb immediately after the player returns from a conversation with another Alter in a Field Lab.
Photo Mode does not save screenshots.
Alters may be facing the wrong direction during conversations.
Hello Jans, As we promised here goes second part of our last week's hotfix packed with performance improvements Patch notes: Implemented multiple performance improvements across the game related to our transition to Unreal Engine 5.5. These changes affect many different systems a
Hello Jans,
As we promised here goes second part of our last week's hotfix packed with performance improvements
Patch notes:
Implemented multiple performance improvements across the game related to our transition to Unreal Engine 5.5. These changes affect many different systems and areas of the game, helping improve overall performance and stability.
Fixed an issue where Frame Generation was not working correctly.
Hello Jans , Today's hotfix is strictly focused on performance optimization. This is the first of two planned updates, with the second scheduled for next week. Following our recent transition to the new Unreal Engine, we identified the engine upgrade as the root cause of most rec
Hello Jans,
Today's hotfix is strictly focused on performance optimization. This is the first of two planned updates, with the second scheduled for next week. Following our recent transition to the new Unreal Engine, we identified the engine upgrade as the root cause of most recent technical issues across industry, and these tweaks are designed to address them directly.
Because this is a Friday deployment, we have opened a legacy Steam branch containing the previous live build. If the new patch breaks anything for you (we certainly hope not!), you can safely roll back to this branch with full save-file compatibility.
Thank you for your ongoing feedback! If you experience any further issues, please don't hesitate to send them over to our support team.
PATCH NOTES:
- Implemented multiple performance improvements across the game related to our transition to Unreal Engine 5.5. These changes affect many different systems and areas of the game, helping improve overall performance and stability.
- Fixed an issue where graphics settings shown in the UI were not always correctly applied when launching the game.
If you encoutered issues after hotfix:
To access rollback branch of The Alters 2.0.1:
Open Game Properties: Right-click the game in your Steam Library and select Properties from the drop-down menu.
Navigate to Betas: Click on the Betas tab located on the left side of the properties window.
Select Your Branch: Click the Beta Participation drop-down menu on the right and select the "last_variable_2.0.1" from the list. Steam will automatically begin downloading the selected version.
Hello Jans! The long-awaited moment has come. The Alters: Last Variable , a brand new story expansion is available now on Steam! This time, the spotlight falls on Jan Scientist . While the original mission may be over, his greatest challenge is only just beginning. A mysterious O
Hello Jans!
The long-awaited moment has come.
The Alters: Last Variable, a brand new story expansion is available now on Steam!
This time, the spotlight falls on Jan Scientist. While the original mission may be over, his greatest challenge is only just beginning. A mysterious Oasis has appeared where nothing should be able to survive, becoming an obsession that no single mind can fully comprehend.
Fortunately, Jan is never truly alone.
To uncover the truth behind this impossible phenomenon, you'll once again assemble a crew of alternate versions of Jan, each bringing unique scientific expertise to the mission. A Geologist. A Biologist. A Chemist. A Physicist. Together, they will attempt to solve one of the greatest mysteries the planet has to offer.
Start a new story and pick Last Variable from the main menu before or after the main scenario.
A brand new story centred around Jan Scientist
Experience an entirely new chapter that follows Jan Scientist after the events of the main game. Lead a team of scientifically minded Alters as they investigate the mysterious Oasis and search for answers hidden beneath the planet's surface.
Explore and terraform new regions
The Oasis is constantly evolving. Transform the environment to unlock new areas and valuable resources, but be prepared for the consequences. Every change to the landscape awakens the planet's defensive mechanisms, bringing more frequent earthquakes, deadly radiation waves, and other environmental hazards.
Expand your base underground
Build across different soil types and unlock entirely new construction possibilities. Research advanced technologies and construct new modules, including the Cryosleep Chamber, allowing you to extend your mission and witness the long-term consequences of your scientific discoveries.
Develop new technologies and establish Field Labs
Each planetary cooldown creates a short opportunity to explore a dramatically transformed world. Establish Field Labs that allow your Alters to continue their research while Jan remains in cryosleep, opening up new strategic possibilities and expanding your scientific operations.
Join us on r/games AMA on Reddit Tommorow!
Tomorrow, July 14th, at 4pm CEST We will be hosting an AMA in r/games, where you can ask [person name/the team] any question about The Alters and its new DLC, wether its about the development of the game, its core themes , or even just to say hi!:
How to achieve DLC ending in base game? (SPOILERS ALERT)
Some of you wondered which ending is canonical in The Alters. Well we didn't pick one which is right and gave you full freedom to interpretate all endings from base game, BUT Last Variable DLC continues one of these endings, and we thought we will share a guide how to achieve this ending in the base game to keep all the events connected (don't read it if you didn't finish the game!):
Patch Notes:
PATCH 2.0.1
Engine & Graphics
Updated game to Unreal Engine 5.5
Higher quality textures - sharper, more detailed textures throughout the game world.
More accurate geometry - improved model and environment precision, with fewer graphical simplifications.
Improved shadow quality - more realistic and smoother shadows, adding greater depth to the visuals.
New sharpness slider
Updated internal systems and middleware to their latest compatible version.
Optimization
Better skeletal mesh optimization - improved character animations and models, resulting in smoother gameplay and reduced hardware load.
Upscaler updates - support for the latest versions of TSR, FSR, and DLSS.
Optimized memory management to help reduce unexpected performance issues.
Bug Fixes
Fixed key bugs related to Rebellions - resolved issues affecting story-related events.
Fixed loading screen bugs - eliminated issues causing freezes or errors during loading.
Numerous other minor bug fixes - various smaller issues across the game have also been addressed for a smoother overall experience.
Hardware Support
Primary and secondary monitor 4K support - the game now properly supports dual-monitor setups running at 4K resolution
We hope you'll enjoy returning to The Alters and uncovering everything that awaits inside the Oasis. As always, thank you for your incredible support, feedback, and passion, it was amazing journey for us! We can't wait to hear your theories once you've experienced Last Variable for yourselves.
Hello Jans! Jan Scientist awakens with everything he's built, discovered, and created at your disposal. Now, forge a team of specialized Alters and solve the enigma of the Oasis before time - and the sun - runs out. The Alters: Last Variable expansion launches July 13, 2026 on co
Hello Jans!
Jan Scientist awakens with everything he's built, discovered, and created at your disposal. Now, forge a team of specialized Alters and solve the enigma of the Oasis before time - and the sun - runs out.
The Alters: Last Variable expansion launches July 13, 2026 on consoles and PC.
Check out our new Gameplay Trailer from the upcoming Expansion!:
Польская студия 11 bit studios провела сокращения персонала. Как сообщает Insider Gaming , компанию покинули 20 сотрудников, что составляет около 8% штата. По состоянию на конец декабря 2025 года в студии работали 265 человек.
Польская студия 11 bit studios провела сокращения персонала. Как сообщает Insider Gaming, компанию покинули 20 сотрудников, что составляет около 8% штата. По состоянию на конец декабря 2025 года в студии работали 265 человек.
Hello Jans! Today marks one year since the release of The Alters. Can you believe it? It's been one year since Jan's journey began, and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than with a proper Janniversary ! Over the past year, you've built bases, made impossible choices
Hello Jans!
Today marks one year since the release of The Alters.
Can you believe it? It's been one year since Jan's journey began, and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than with a proper Janniversary!
Over the past year, you've built bases, made impossible choices, survived harsh conditions, and met more versions of Jan than anyone thought possible. We've loved seeing your stories, screenshots, theories, speedruns, challenges, and all the unique ways you've experienced The Alters. Thank you for being part of this incredible first year!
We gathered the rarest Steam Achievements you have achieved through last year below. Some of them may have come naturally, while others likely required a bit more determination:
Looking ahead, the next expansion for Last Variable will be released on July 13. We have put a lot of work into making this happen throughout the year, and we are incredibly happy to see your excitement and the hype surrounding the upcoming DLC <3
Soon, you will be able to reunite with Jan Scientist and uncover the next chapter of his story, which is far from over.
Hello Jans! We are bringing long-awaited news for you. The story of The Alters continues with Last Variable , a brand-new expansion arriving on July 13 ! When everyone else chooses to leave, Jan Scientist stays behind. After surviving impossible odds, Jan Scientist sees something
Hello Jans!
We are bringing long-awaited news for you. The story of The Alters continues with Last Variable, a brand-new expansion arriving on July 13!
When everyone else chooses to leave, Jan Scientist stays behind.
After surviving impossible odds, Jan Scientist sees something on the hostile planet that no one else can ignore: a scientific breakthrough that could redefine everything. To pursue it, he remains behind, embarking on a new journey centered around the mysterious phenomenon known as the Oasis.
This expansion introduces roughly 20 hours of new content, featuring an entirely new progression loop built around exploration, scientific research, and terraforming. Build an underground base, develop new technologies, and transform barren regions of the planet into thriving biomes while dealing with the consequences of your actions.
Until launch you can prepare for it and grab The Alters Deluxe Edition for 31% off!:
Investigating the Oasis requires expertise from a range of specialized Jan Scientists, including Geologists, Biologists, Chemists, and Physicists. They may share the same face and similar story, but they don't always share the same beliefs.
As Jan Scientist enters extended periods of cryosleep to survive the planet's extreme conditions, his Alters will be assigned to Field Labs to continue work on the surface. Time affects them differently. While years pass, their perspectives, priorities, and relationships may evolve in unexpected ways.
What's New in Last Variable?
A New Story Focused on Jan Scientist
Lead a team of scientifically minded alters as they attempt to understand the Oasis and uncover the secrets hidden beneath the planet's surface.
Terraform New Regions
Transform hostile environments into lush, life-filled biomes. Every successful terraforming effort reshapes the world, unlocks new resources, and triggers stronger planetary responses, including earthquakes, radiation waves, and other hazards.
Build an Underground Base
Expand into different soil types, unlock new structures, and research powerful additions such as the Cryosleep Chamber, allowing you to survive longer and witness the long-term impact of your decisions.
New Technologies and Field Labs
Each planetary cooldown creates a new opportunity to explore a transformed landscape. Assign Alters to Field Labs, continue research projects during cryosleep, and push your scientific ambitions further than ever before.
As someone with a Steam backlog, that I'm constantly filling up with games I'll 'play later', I don't typically pay full price unless I really want the game - I already have too many games. However, when deals like the Fanatical Legendary Bundle come around, it's hard to say no t
As someone with a Steam backlog, that I'm constantly filling up with games I'll 'play later', I don't typically pay full price unless I really want the game - I already have too many games. However, when deals like the Fanatical Legendary Bundle come around, it's hard to say no to so many excellent games at a lower price than ever before, and with experiences ranging from The Alters to Frostpunk 2, there's no reason to pass on this essential bundle.
Hello Jans, Again, we are very happy to share incredible news with you. The Alters has been nominated to BAFTA in three categories: 🧑🚀 Game Beyond Entertainment 🧑🚀 New Intellectual Property 🧑🚀 Narrative We’re incredibly excited, grateful, and keeping our fingers crossed
Hello Jans,
Again, we are very happy to share incredible news with you.
The Alters has been nominated to BAFTA in three categories:
🧑🚀 Game Beyond Entertainment
🧑🚀 New Intellectual Property
🧑🚀 Narrative
We’re incredibly excited, grateful, and keeping our fingers crossed 🤞!
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
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:
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. Than
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
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 acro
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:
Our Beginnings Before Launch
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.
Evolution of the Game in 2025
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.
Hands-On Event 2025
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:
Game Awards Nomination and Free Major Content Update
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.
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 Alt
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
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 off
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:
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
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!
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!
Highlights
We broke it down in our previous updates, but if you missed it, we are attaching all the highlights below:
Updates Inspired by You
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 Mode We 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 System Saving 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.
Introducing the Gamer’s Den
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.
Photo Mode
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.
Customize Your Gameplay
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!
What would you do if you had a legion of clones to do your bidding? I'd get one to go to work for me, Severance-style. One could plough through my backlog of games and tell me which ones are actually worth my time. I'd have another tasked with cooking me nice food at all times. A
What would you do if you had a legion of clones to do your bidding? I'd get one to go to work for me, Severance-style. One could plough through my backlog of games and tell me which ones are actually worth my time. I'd have another tasked with cooking me nice food at all times. And one would let me know whenever The Alters gets an update. That one would be real handy about now, as the hit survival game has just dropped a huge new patch, free of charge. What do you mean the clones have feelings too?
The Oasis is waiting for you, Jan. 
New Sidestory Solve the mystery with a new Noir-themed storyline in the Gamer’s Den, and take the role of Jan Detective.
