The Alters
News, coverage and analysis tracking The Alters across the outlets.
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The Alters: Last Variable Launches July 13thThe expansion 'The Alters: Last Variable' for the survival game 'The Alters' will launch on July 23rd, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This twenty-hour expansion, developed by 11 bit studios, introduces new story elements focusing on Jan Scientist's clones, terraforming mechanics, and escalating planetary threats.
The Alters: Last Variable Trailer Showcases The Many Possibilities for Jan Scientist’s New Mission11 bit studios has released a trailer for The Alters: Last Variable, the first story DLC for The Alters, focusing on Jan Scientist's mission after one of the base game's endings. The DLC, arriving July 13th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC, promises a 20-hour standalone experience where players manage various 'Alters' of Jan to research the Oasis and its resource, Rapidium.
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Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer SaleThis weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.
The Alters: Last Variable. Aid Jan Scientist in his tireless research in this new, robust, 20-hour-long story arcThe Alters: Last Variable, a new 20-hour DLC for the survival sci-fi game The Alters, is set to release on July 13th for PC and consoles. This expansion introduces new mechanics, an underground base, and terraforming features, focusing on the research efforts of Jan Scientist and his alters on a hostile planet.
The Alters Is Getting a 20-Hour Expansion on July 13th11 Bit Studios announced Last Variable, a 20-hour DLC expansion for The Alters, releasing on July 13th for PC and consoles. The expansion introduces new mechanics like terraforming, scientific research, and underground base building, focusing on exploration and research over survival management. This DLC is intended for players who have completed or significantly engaged with the base game.
The Alters: Last Variable DLC pack introduces 20 hours of new content, including an "entirely new progression loop"The Alters: Last Variable, a new DLC for 11 Bit Studios' survival game The Alters, is set to release on July 13th for PC and consoles. This expansion will add approximately 20 hours of new content, featuring a new progression loop focused on exploration, scientific research, and terraforming, allowing players to build underground bases and transform barren regions. The DLC also introduces a specialized team of Jan Scientists to help unravel the mysteries of the Oasis.- EVERYTHING ANNOUNCED AT THE FUTURE GAMES SHOW SUMMER SHOWCASE AND FGS LIVE FROM LOS ANGELES ON JUNE 6, 2026The Future Games Show Summer Showcase and FGS Live From Los Angeles presented over 40 games, including world premieres and extended gameplay reveals. Highlights included new trailers and announcements for EXODUS, Arizona Sunshine, WARDOGS, ACE COMBAT 8: SKIES UNKNOWN, and Little Nightmares III's 'The Backstage' DLC. Several games received release dates or confirmed upcoming platforms.
The Alters: Last Variable Expansion Launches on July 13th, Offers 20 Hours of New Content11 bit studios announced that the story expansion for The Alters, titled Last Variable, will launch on July 13th, offering approximately 20 hours of new content. The expansion follows a different Alter of Jan investigating a phenomenon called the Oasis and introduces new roles, research, and environmental challenges. The Alters is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Self-cloning strategy game The Alters is getting a 20 hour terraforming expansion that plays with the problem of ageThe self-cloning strategy game The Alters is receiving a new DLC expansion titled Last Variable, set to release on July 13th. This 20-hour epilogue focuses on terraforming the game's world by using cryosleep to fast-forward time, while alternate selves age and face the planet's increasing hostility. Players will build a new base, introduce flora and fauna, and manage specialized alters to unravel the mystery of the Oasis.
The Alters Gets Over 20 Hours of New Content in Last Variable DLCThe Alters will receive over 20 hours of new content in its first expansion, Last Variable, launching on PlayStation 5 on July 13th. The DLC introduces new mechanics, an underground base, and gameplay focused on terraforming planetary biomes. The expansion is included in the Deluxe Edition and is expected to be a substantial addition to the base game.
The Alters DLC ‘Last Variable’ announced11 bit studios has announced "Last Variable," a paid downloadable content expansion for The Alters, set to release on July 13. This 20-hour expansion introduces new mechanics, an underground base, and a focus on terraforming planetary biomes. The Alters is currently available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC.
The Alters: Last Variable expansion arrives in July to terraform the planet11 bit studios announced that The Alters: Last Variable, a DLC expansion for their survival game The Alters, will be released on July 13th for PC and consoles. The expansion adds a new 20-hour story focused on terraforming the planet, introducing new underground base building mechanics and scientific roles for the player's 'alters'.
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Cronos: The New Dawn wins Best Polish Game at the Digital Dragons AwardsCronos: The New Dawn by Bloober Team was the biggest winner at the Digital Dragons Awards, taking home the Polish Game of the Year award. The event celebrated the best of Polish game development, with other notable nominees including Techland's Dying Light: The Beast and 11 bit studios' The Alters.- Silver Lining Interactive Reports Breakout First Year and Expands 2026 LineupUK publisher Silver Lining Interactive has reported a successful first year with multi-million pound revenue and nearly 20 staff. The company announced its expanded 2026 lineup, including the multi-platform launch of Outbound, which has garnered over 1.5 million wishlists. Founder Luke Keighran emphasized the company's people-focused, un-corporate approach to game publishing.