Overview

• Ubisoft Montreal is working on 'Alterra,' a social simulation game blending elements of Minecraft and Animal Crossing.
• The game features voxel-based building mechanics, allowing players to gather materials and construct items and structures.
• Players will inhabit a home island with NPCs called Matterlings, which are inspired by both real and fictional creatures and resemble Funko Pop figures.
• Exploration is a key component, with players able to travel to various biomes, each offering unique resources, enemies, and Matterlings.
• Development of 'Alterra' began 18 months ago, and the release is still years away, with Patrick Redding and Fabien Lhéraud leading the project.