The Alters is getting a free update, and it’s huge — brand new card game, new photo mode, new mystery, and more

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11 bit studios’ sci-fi survival game, The Alters, crash-landed onto Xbox Game Pass back in June.

The game, known for its mix of exciting 3D action, exploration, and thoughtful strategy with resource management, has become both critically acclaimed and commercially successful. This achievement came despite an initial issue where temporary, AI-created text accidentally made it into the final released version.

11 bit studios just launched a huge free update for their game, The Alters, and gave everyone a first look during a recent developer showcase. You can play it right now!

What’s landing in the new update for The Alters

In The Alters, you’ll build a base and gather resources while experiencing a story about Jan Dolski. He’s stranded on a failing star, sent by a company to find a substance called Rapidium. Sadly, the rest of his team didn’t survive the landing, and now Jan needs to find a way to survive and escape before the sun explodes.

Jan isn’t facing this challenge on his own. With the help of Rapidium and advanced technology, he can create clones of himself to assist with tasks around the space station. However, he needs more than just extra help – he needs specialized skills. To build the right clones for survival, Jan has to revisit important moments from his past and consider how different choices might have changed things.

Ultimately, you’ll have a team of distinct characters, each with their own goals and reasons for trying to survive on this harsh planet. However, it’s important to give your crew a comfortable place to unwind – a little relaxation goes a long way!

The latest update for The Alters lets you build a Gamer’s Den on your space station, giving your Jan crew members a place to relax. It also includes a brand new, complete card game to play.

Everyone can now enjoy The Alters at their own pace! The latest update includes Relax Mode, which lets you experience the story without the intense pressure and anxiety. Plus, you can use the new Photo Mode to capture all the memorable – and challenging – moments of your crew’s journey.

Before you start taking pictures, you can customize your character with new spacesuit designs and even change the look of your base – perfect for sharing online! But there’s more than just appearances. A new story, with a film noir feel, will have Jan investigating a mysterious event on the space station, and your choices could either solve it or make things worse.

Ultimately, the decisions are up to you. But don’t worry if things go wrong – the new save system lets you easily rewind and try different paths. Now you can finally earn that complete Xbox achievement by getting all the Jans you missed in previous games.

FAQ

What is The Alters?

Coming in 2025, The Alters is a game from 11 bit studios that combines exciting 3D action and adventure with the challenge of building and managing a base. The game centers around a compelling story following a man named Jan Dolski.

Jan finds himself alone on a failing star, desperately seeking a valuable mineral. His situation is the result of choices he’s made, and now he must reconsider those decisions. To succeed, he needs to essentially create copies of himself – versions who made different life choices and became different people.

Everyone has their own goals and reasons for doing things, and you’ll need to convince them all to cooperate with Dolski’s plan if they want to survive and escape before the sun destroys them.

Can I play The Alters on Xbox Game Pass?

The Alters is available on both Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

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2025-12-09 13:09