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1st Janniversary!
Hello Jans! Today marks one year since the release of The Alters. Can you believe it? It's been one year since Jan's journey began, and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than with a proper Janniversary! Ove…
Announcement - The Alters
The Last Variable Expansion Will Launch on July 13th!
Hello Jans! We are bringing long-awaited news for you. The story of The Alters continues with Last Variable, a brand-new expansion arriving on July 13! When everyone else chooses to leave, Jan Scientist stays behind. Af…
Patch notes6 changesGameplayBalance - The Alters
The Alters Has Been Nominated to BAFTA in Three Categories!
Hello Jans, Again, we are very happy to share incredible news with you. The Alters has been nominated to BAFTA in three categories: 🧑🚀 Game Beyond Entertainment 🧑🚀 New Intellectual Property 🧑🚀 Narrative Steam p…
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The Alters Won the D.I.C.E. Award for Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year!
Hello Jans, We’re beyond excited to share some incredible news today. The Alters has won Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year at the 29th Annual Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences D.I.C.E. Awards!🏆 Steam post image…
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Hotfix 1.4.2
Hello Jans, After gathering your reports from the last patch, we’re happy to see that significantly fewer issues are being flagged at the moment. It seems that we also solved "Ghost Rebellion" problem flagged for a long…
Announcement2 changesFixUI/audio - The Alters
Entering the JANuary - Summary of 2025
Hello Jans! After a year full of patches, updates, and successful release, we’re stepping into 2026 and celebrating our very first JANuary together! The thing we’re most grateful for is you. From launch on June 13th unt…
Event11 changesGameplay - The Alters
The Alters Photo Mode Contest!
Hello Jans! Together with Social Media team, we are starting amazing event which all of you can join starting from today! The task is simple: Show us your best shot from The Alters and win some awesome prizes! 📸 How to…
Event1 change - The Alters
Claim 11 bit Spacesuit Skin for Free!
Dear Jans, Our continued existence on this foreign world depends on unwavering resolve to push forward despite adversity. To honor every version of ourselves who has toiled, ventured into the unknown, or paid the ultima…
Store2 changesBalance - The Alters
Free Major Content Update is Available Now!
Hello Jans, Big changes come to our base. Free Major Content Update is now ready to download! Introducing base customization, suit skins, photo mode, and changes inspired by your feedback such as: Relax Mode and new sav…
Patch notes14 changesGameplayWorkshop - The Alters
Free Major Content Update is coming on December 8!
Hello Jans! Our base is getting ready for a Free Major Content Update that is landing on December 8! This major update brings one of the largest content drops we’ve made so far, introducing new mechanics, new customizat…
Patch notes9 changesGameplay - The Alters
Nominate The Alters for Most Innovative Gameplay at Steam Awards 2025!
Hello Jans! Nominations for the Steam Awards 2025 are now underway! That’s why we thought that Jan Dolski and his crew could ask you to nominate them in the Most Innovative Gameplay category. If you think that cloning 1…
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The Alters is Nominated for Best Sim/Strategy Game at The Game Awards 2025!
Hello Jans! A big day has come and we are honoured to share this news with you! The Alters has been officially nominated for Best Sim/Strategy Game at The Game Awards 2025! This nomination means the world to us, not jus…
Announcement - The Alters
Making of famous song “What If”
Hello Jans, “If I could take another turn, my life would never be the same!” We all know these words, right? The song titled “What If” resonated across all of our social media channels, and we’re beyond happy to see how…
Event3 changesGameplayUI/audio - The Alters
Open Playtests of New Update Launch Today!
Hello Jans! Our base will soon introduce some new features, and we invite you to the Test Room, where you can experience them firsthand! We’re opening time-limited playtests for The Alters, available to everyone who own…
Patch notes8 changesGameplayCompatibility - The Alters
11 Voices of Jan Dolski by Shakasonic Studios
Hello Jans! Many of you have asked how the voice of Jan Dolski came to life and what the creative process looked like. It was a major challenge for both Alex and our team to craft 11 distinct voices for the same charact…
Event2 changesUI/audio - The Alters
The Alters Is Nominated to PC Game of The Year and Best Lead Performer!
Hello Jans! We would like to share some amazing news with you, and ask for a little help. The Alters is nominated in two categories in this year's The Golden Joystick Awards!: PC Game of the Year Alex Jordan - Jan Dolsk…
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