The Alters reveals release date and physical version

The Alters

Developer 11 bit studios has announced a new release date for The Alters, their long-awaited sci-fi psychological thriller game.

The Alters is set to launch on June 13th for Windows PC (via SteamGOG, and the Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, as well as Xbox Game Pass.

A physical release was also announced in both a standard and Signature Edition (pictured above), the latter of which includes:

  • 4-Pin Set – Flaunt your allegiance with sleek pins featuring in-game logos.
  • Sci-Fi Sticker Sheet – Customize your gear (or your spaceship) with thematically designed decals.
  • Molly Keychain – Carry the iconic cloned sheep with you, she’s more than just a mascot, she’s part of the crew.
  • Pierogi Maker – A heartfelt (and tasty) tribute to the dev team’s fuel of choice during development.
  • Lenticular Art Card – A dynamic piece of collectible art from The Alters, shifting perspectives, just like the game itself.

Here’s a rundown on the new details, plus a trailer:

In The Alters, the upcoming sci-fi game from 11 bit studios (makers of This War of Mine and Frostpunk), where survival has never been so personal, the path to salvation begins with a question as old as humanity: What if I had chosen differently?

Stranded on a hostile planet and racing against a deadly sunrise, Jan Dolski’s only chance of survival is to create “alters”—alternate versions of himself shaped by roads not taken. Each Jan comes with unique skills, personalities, and memories tied to a different life choice. But they also come with conflict, doubt, and emotional baggage.

Managing the mission means managing yourself—literally. Players must maintain a mobile base, make time-critical decisions, build relationships with their Alters, and confront the consequences of their own past lives.

And as a new element the trailer leans into, The Alters reveals the hardships of exploring the planet’s unique biomes, where deadly anomalies stand in your way. Levitating rocks and eerie distortions of reality catch your attention immediately, while other singularities remain invisible to the naked eye and require special tools to uncover. In every case, without a careful approach, you risk instant death, radiation-induced injuries, or even the disintegration of time and space itself. And you may want to avoid exploring at night, as the heightened radioactivity can eat right through your suit. These dangers add yet another layer to the survival experience, turning every expedition into a high-stakes puzzle.

Blending survival, base-building, exploration, and emotional storytelling, The Alters is a deeply personal sci-fi experience where every decision matters—and every version of you has something to say about it.

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