This War of Mine and Frostpunk developer 11 bit studios has revealed a release window for The Alters, their new sci-fi psychological thriller game.

The Alters is launching sometime in 2024 for Windows PC (via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.

11 bit studios also shared a new trailer and screenshots for the game which show a first look at gameplay, including building+repairing your base, cooking, socializing, and more.

Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus the new trailer and screenshots:

Forged in the spirit of meaningful entertainment, The Alters is a base-building survival game driven by life-defining choices and exploring the diverse paths one could take. The inhospitable planet where Jan crash-landed is turning toward a massive sun, causing radiation levels to soar; in this desperate race against time, Jan must harness local Rapidium crystals to create his many versions: the “Alters”.

Set within an ever-moving mobile base, both teamwork and building a wide range of expertise are indispensable for survival. By selecting diverging paths for the other Jans during the alteration process, they acquire distinct skill sets. They become invaluable, not only for maintaining the base, but also for tasks like cooking, crafting tools for surface exploration, and gathering essential resources.

However, the Alters are more than mere resources. They are sentient beings with their own emotions, problems, goals, and sometimes, existential doubts about their purpose. Despite their differences, their collective goal is to escape, echoing Jan’s determination to survive: I’ll just do it all by myselves.