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The Alters Debuts to Critical Acclaim With Innovative Self-Cloning Gameplay

Players staff a mobile base with alternate selves to manage resources as they uncover thematic depth of identity.

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Overview

  • The game launched June 12, 2025, on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S from developer 11 Bit Studios.
  • It holds an 85 average on Metacritic from 37 critic reviews, ranking it among the top original releases of the year.
  • Core mechanics blend survival and base-building by having Jan Dolski create specialized “alters” to staff and sustain a mobile outpost.
  • A single playthrough spans roughly 25–30 hours, with at least two cycles (55–60 hours) required to experience all alter variants.
  • Standard and Deluxe Editions are priced at $34.99 and $49.99 respectively, with inclusion on PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.